Avella to improve access to Naloxone
Avella has announced it will distribute naloxone, a powerful therapy used to treat opioid overdoses, as part of an innovative new program designed to improve access to the drug.
Pharmacy
Genoa Healthcare moves to Renton headquarters
Genoa Healthcare announced it has moved its corporate headquarters from Tukwila, Wash. to Triton Towers Three, located at 707 South Grady Way, in Renton, Wash.
Panzer hails mentorship and collaboration
In his first remarks as chairman of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores, Mark Panzer thanked those who have taught and collaborated with him throughout his 46-year retail career.
NACDS Foundation announces scholarships, grants
PALM BEACH, Fla. –The NACDS Foundation has distributed $220,000 in scholarships and grants as part of an ongoing commitment to advancing patient care through pharmacy education as part of the 23rd Annual NACDS Foundation Scholarship Program.
Panzer vows to keep NACDS focused on patients’ needs
Mark Panzer, chairman of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores, has been involved with the chain drug business for over 40 years.
FDA recommends the approval of Baricitinib 2mg
Eli Lilly and Incyte Corp. announced that the U.S.
Kroger and Cardinal Health to co-host drug take-back events
Kroger Co. and Cardinal Health announced the companies will host joint drug take-back events at more than 100 Kroger Family of Pharmacies locations from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time on April 28, 2018 across America, as part of the U.S.
Lupin gets FDA approval for generic Xenazine tablets
Lupin announced today that it has received final approval for its Tetrabenazine tablets, 12.5 mg and 25 mg from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market a generic version of Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America’s Xenazine tablets, 12.5 mg and 25 mg.
Schnucks deploys PharmaSmart kiosks
PharmaSmart International Inc. will roll out health screening kiosks (model PS2000) at Schnuck Markets in-store pharmacies.
NACDS names new officers, board members
PALM BEACH, Fla. – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has elected new officers, and executive committee and board members for the coming year. The appointments were announced at the NACDS Annual Meeting.
NACDS Annual Meeting takes on more proactive approach
PALM BEACH, Fla. – Change – confronting it and creating it – has emerged as a powerful theme of the 2018 National Association of Chain Drug Stores Annual Meeting.
LabCorp at Walgreens expands into Florida
Walgreens and LabCorp today announced the expansion of their LabCorp at Walgreens collaboration into Florida.
Wellwise lets seniors take charge
Canada is aging, with nearly 1,000 citizens a day turning 65, says Scott Wilks, vice president of Shoppers Home Health Care and Wellwise at Shoppers Drug Mart (SDM). And for the first time more Canadians are over 65 than under 15.
CVS unveils kidney care, home dialysis initiative
CVS Health announced a new initiative focused on early identification of kidney disease and home dialysis for individuals with chronic kidney disease.
NACDS report quantifies 2017 chain-member giving
ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores, with the assistance of Deloitte & Touche LLP, has developed a report on the community engagement activities of NACDS chain member companies.
Anderson spurs NACDS to anticipate what comes next
In the currently chaotic public policy environment, the ability of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores to remain both focused and nimble in support of its industry has been a huge asset to the NACDS membership.