Paul White earns NCPA Foundation’s NARD Ownership Award
Ohio pharmacy owner Paul White has received this year’s NARD Ownership Award from the NCPA Foundation. The award was presented at the NCPA 2018 Annual Convention in Boston.
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Walgreens celebrates American Pharmacists Month by spotlighting expanding role
In honor of American Pharmacists Month this October, Walgreens is recognizing its more than 28,000 pharmacists for their commitment to care and their role in improving patient outcomes across the United States and Puerto Rico.
NCPA Foundation announces NCPA Annual Convention activities
The National Community Pharmacists Association Foundation has announced its planned activities during the NCPA 2018 Annual Convention in Boston, Mass. on Oct. 6-9.
Rite Aid rolls out its drug safety program to Seattle schools
In an effort to help address adolescent drug abuse and misuse in the state of Washington, The Rite Aid Foundation is bringing the Prescription Drug Safety program, an innovative digital course about prescription drug abuse prevention, to Seattle-area high schools.
PQA CEO issues statement on Congress approving of opioid legislation
Laura Cranston, chief executive officer, Pharmacy Quality Alliance (PQA), issued the following statement on the approval of federal legislation to combat the opioid epidemic: “The PQA applauds the bipartisan work of Congress to mitigate the opioid epidemic and ensure the safe and appropriate use of
U.S. Senate passes NACDS policy recommendations in Opioid Bill
ARLINGTON, Va. – This week the U.S. Senate passed the opioid-abuse-prevention legislation that reflects aspects of all four of the policy topics recommended by the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS), and that the U.S. House of Representatives passed on September 28.
QS/1 honors pharmacists at NCPA
QS/1 realizes pharmacy is a noble profession that gives back to the community every day. For their work, QS/1 is honoring pharmacists at the 2018 National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) Annual Convention by donating to charities in the name of three pharmacists.
McKesson sponsors Community Pharmacy Ownership Workshop
McKesson’s RxOwnership team has partnered with the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) to sponsor its ninth Pharmacy Ownership Workshop, to further advance community pharmacy ownership. The Pharmacy Ownership Workshop takes place October 4-6, ahead of the NCPA Annual Convention.
C3 International introduces medical cannabis pill Idrasil
GARDEN GROVE, Calif.– C3 International, a biopharmaceutical company that has played a leadership role in the emerging cannabinoid therapeutics health sector, officially announced the launch of its flagship Idrasil pain management pill. Idrasil is the first standardized form of medical cannabis.
Bartell Drugs offers convenient flu shot program
SEATTLE – Bartell’s pharmacy is prepared to help protect customers from the flu with a fast and easy vaccination program. Receiving an annual flu vaccine is the first and most important step in protecting against influenza and its potentially serious complications.
Innovation to move to new facility to accommodate strong growth
JOHNSON CITY, N.Y. – Innovation, makers of PharmASSIST pharmacy automation solutions, today announced that the company is moving to a 91,000 square foot campus, located at the newly renamed 701-720 Innovation Way (formerly Azon Road) in Johnson City, N.Y.
Women Pharmacist Day spotlights contributions of female pharmacists
The inaugural Women Pharmacist Day will be commemorated on Oct. 12, 2018, in conjunction with National Pharmacist Month, to recognize the important contributions women pharmacists make, every day, to delivering quality care to patients. While women made up only 8% of all U.S.
MinuteClinic opens new walk-in medical clinic in Manhattan
WOONSOCKET, RI – A new MinuteClinic walk-in medical clinic has opened inside the CVS Pharmacy store at 305 East 86th Street in Manhattan, providing the community with convenient access to common health care services. The new clinic is open seven days a week with no appointment necessary.
HDA announces Drew and Mauch to lead board of directors
The Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA) announced today the election of Greg Drew, president of Value Drug Company, as chairman of HDA’s board of directors. Robert Mauch, executive vice president and group president at AmerisourceBergen Corporation, was elected vice chairman.
CVS Health celebrates the pharmacist during American Pharmacists Month
CVS Health is recognizing its 30,000 pharmacists as part of American Pharmacists Month, an annual observation held in October. The company’s pharmacy teams are trusted community-based health care resources who play a valuable role in helping people on their path to better health.