DOJ greenlights CVS-Aetna merger
The Department of Justice gave preliminary approval Wednesday for CVS Health’s acquisition of Aetna Corp., which the two companies say will remake health care.
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MinuteClinic opens new walk-in medical clinic in Cypress, Texas
WOONSOCKET, RI – A new MinuteClinic walk-in medical clinic has opened inside the CVS Pharmacy store at 22125 Cumberland Ridge Drive in Cypress, Texas, providing the community with convenient access to common health care services.
MinuteClinic launches Virtual Care offering in more states
CVS Health announced that MinuteClinic, the company’s retail medical clinic, has rolled out its new virtual health care offering in Delaware, Kentucky, Rhode Island, Utah and Vermont.
CVS completes rollout of time delay safes in California stores
CVS Pharmacy, the retail division of CVS Health announced that it has completed the rollout of time delay safes in nearly 900 of its free-standing stores in California.
NCPA delegates install Osborn as president
BOSTON – Pharmacist Bill Osborn, of Osborn Drugs, Inc. in Miami, Okla., was installed as 2018-2019 president of the National Community Pharmacists Association at the organization’s recent annual convention in Boston.
Albertsons releases new online informational tools for flu season
To bolster the public’s awareness about flu vaccinations and the fact that many insurance plans will cover most or all of the cost, Albertsons Cos. pharmacies have fully revamped their informational consumer flu websites with new features, easier navigation, and interactive tools this flu season.
Scott Pace awarded Dargavel Medal by NCPA Foundation
Scott Pace, former chief executive officer of the Arkansas Pharmacists Association, was awarded the 2018 John W. Dargavel Medal by the National Community Pharmacists Association Foundation during NCPA’s recent Annual Convention here.
Jim Spoon named NCPA 2018 Independent Pharmacist of the Year
BOSTON – Jim Spoon, owner of Spoon Drug in Sand Springs, Okla., has been named the National Community Pharmacists Association 2018 Willard B. Simmons Independent Pharmacist of the Year. The award is sponsored by Upsher-Smith Laboratories.
Laird Miller receives NCPA 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award
BOSTON – Laird Miller of Gainesville, Ga., received the 2018 Calvin J. Anthony Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Community Pharmacists Association at NCPA’s recent annual convention here..
Walgreens flu study says more people plan to get a flu shot
Nearly two-thirds of Americans plan to get a flu shot this year, according to Walgreens 2018-2019 Flu Season Survey.
Deborah Bowers named 2018 CPESN Luminary of the Year
CPESN USA, a clinically integrated, nationwide organization of pharmacy networks organized to advance community-based pharmacy practice, announced that Deborah Bowers is the winner of the 2018 CPESN Luminary-of-the-Year Award. Bowers, owner of Yorkville Pharmacy in York, S.C.
McNabb earns NCPA Outstanding Adherence Practitioner Award
Benjamin McNabb owner of Love Oak Pharmacy in Eastland, Texas, was honored with the 2018 NCPA Innovation Center Outstanding Adherence Practitioner Award in recognition of his commitment to improving medication adherence.
Tolle honored as 2018 NCPA National Preceptor of the Year
Theresa Tolle, owner of Bay Street Pharmacy in Sebastian, Fla., was named the 2018 National Preceptor of the Year by the NCPA Foundation at the NCPA 2018 Annual Convention in Boston.
Hunter Awarded Outstanding Faculty Liaison of the Year Award by NCPA Foundation
Melissa Hunter was honored as the recipient of the 2018 Outstanding Faculty Liaison of the Year Award by the NCPA Foundation during NCPA 2018 Annual Convention in Boston.
Leatherwood posthumously honored with NCPA 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award
Sharlea Leatherwood of Kansas City, Mo., received the 2017 Calvin J. Anthony Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Community Pharmacists Association during NCPA’s recent annual convention in Boston. Leatherwood passed away on Monday, Oct.
WSU wins 2018 Pruitt-Schutte Student Business Plan Competition
A team of student pharmacists from Washington State University was named the winner of the 15th annual Good Neighbor Pharmacy NCPA Pruitt-Schutte Student Business Plan Competition.