CURE Pharmaceutical expands distribution of CUREfilm technology
CURE Pharmaceutical today announced that it entered into a multi-year licensing agreement for the first time with leading international cannabis company Canopy Growth Corp.
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Norton to operate clinics in Louisville area Walgreens stores
Walgreens and Norton Healthcare announced that the not-for-profit healthcare organization will operate and provide all clinical services at eight retail health clinics located within Walgreens stores across the Greater Louisville area, including three in Southern Indiana and five in Louisville.
QS/1 selected as early adopter in new CMS SCRIPT standard
SPARTANBURG, S.C. –QS/1 will be among the first pharmacy management system providers to participate in the Surescripts Early Adopter program for the new National Council for Prescription Drug Program’s (NCPDP) SCRIPT standard version 2017071.
CVS offering free wellness screenings across U.S.
In its continuing commitment to improve access to affordable health care for all Americans, CVS Health is kicking off its annual Project Health campaign at select CVS Pharmacy locations in 11 communities across the country this Thursday, September 6, with free health and wellness screenings.
MinuteClinic opens walk-in medical clinic in Tempe
WOONSOCKET, RI – A new MinuteClinic walk-in medical clinic has opened inside the CVS Pharmacy store at 909 East Apache Boulevard in Tempe, Arizona, providing the community with convenient access to common health care services.
Kmart Pharmacy gets accreditation for commitment to patient care
Kmart Pharmacy announced it achieved the Award of Accreditation from the Healthcare Quality Association on Accreditation.
Good Neighbor tops J.D. Power pharmacy rankings
Good Neighbor Pharmacy ranks highest among brick-and-mortar chain drug stores for customer satisfaction, with a score of 903, in the J.D. Power 2018 U.S. Pharmacy Study, released Tuesday. Ranking second behind the AmerisourceBergen Corp. network was McKesson Corp.’s Health Mart (890).
Flu shots now available at all Walgreens pharmacy locations
Health officials say it’s never too early to get an annual flu shot, especially after this past severe flu season, and Walgreens is now offering flu shots daily at all of its pharmacies, including Duane Reade pharmacies, Walgreens-owned Rite Aid pharmacies and all Walgreens Healthcare Clinics.
NACDS remains committed in changing times
NACDS chairman of the board Mark Panzer, senior vice president, pharmacy, health and wellness of Albertsons Companies, described the value that NACDS members appreciate most.
Rite Aid’s Podgurski honored with Harold W. Pratt Award
DENVER – The National Association of Chain Drug Store (NACDS) today presented the Harold W. Pratt Award – its highest honor commemorating service to pharmacy – to Mike Podgurski, Rite Aid Corporation’s vice president, pharmacy services.
PQS launches EQuIPP Analytics at TSE
Pharmacy Quality Solutions (PQS) has announced the launch of EQuIPP Analytics as a new, agile data visualization tool to complement its EQuIPP application. EQuIPP Analytics is making its debut at NACDS Total Store Expo in Denver, Colo.
H-E-B receives award for political advocacy at TSE
H-E-B was honored for its political engagement during the Political Involvement Reception at the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Total Store Expo on Saturday, August 25.
Cigna shareholders approve Express Scripts deal
Cigna Corp. shareholders voted Friday to approve the health insurer’s $52 billion purchase of PBM Express Scripts Holding Co. The vote in favor of the acquisition came after activist investor Carl Icahn last week gave up a last-minute effort to get shareholders to nix the deal.
Patty Kumbera named COO of PrescribeWellness
Patty Kumbera has joined PrescribeWellness as chief operating officer.
BGC promotes Neil Ducote to VP of pharmacy operations
Brookshire Grocery Co. (BGC) recently announced the promotion of Neil Ducote to Vice President of Pharmacy Operations. Ducote, who served as director of pharmacy operations for BGC since 2017, graduated from the University of Louisiana at Monroe in 1985 with a Bachelor of Science in pharmacy.
NACDS makes case for pharmacy to Health Care Caucus
NACDS recently outlined a compelling case detailing pharmacy’s quantifiable and demonstrated value in a letter to the bipartisan Health Care Innovation Caucus.