Bartell, QFC begin pharmacy immunization project
Bartell Drugs and QFC Pharmacy, the pharmacy arm of Kroger Co.’s QFC Stores supermarket chain, have launched projects to test models for pharmacy-provided immunizations.
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Walgreens uses digital motivation to spur adherence
Later this month, Walgreens plans to finish the implementation of a platform from HealthPrize Technologies designed to drive patient engagement and medication adherence.
Genoa sees high Rx adherence via integrated care model
Genoa achieves higher medication adherence rates than community pharmacies through its integrated care model of pharmacies within community mental health centers, according to new research.
Rite Aid commences flu vaccination drive
With the start of flu season just around the corner in the fall, Rite Aid Corp. has begun its annual immunization push by offering walk-in flu shots daily. The drug chain said Tuesday that customers can visit any of its nearly 4,600 stores to get a seasonal flu shot from a
Kroger, The Little Clinic take aim at the flu, hunger
Kroger Co. is supporting Feeding America food banks through a new health and wellness program with its in-store pharmacies and The Little Clinic retail health clinics.
OmniSYS solution IDs vaccine-eligible patients
OmniSYS LLC has launched a service designed to help pharmacies identify and engage patients eligible for pharmacist-administered vaccines.
Walgreens kicks off annual flu shot push
As the nation enters the back-to-school season, Walgreens has launched its yearly flu vaccination campaign.
Benzer Pharmacy joins American Pharmacy Purchasing Alliance
Benzer Pharmacy has joined the American Pharmacy Purchasing Alliance (APPA), a pharmacy purchasing association. All of Benzer’s more than 60 pharmacy locations nationwide will be members of the alliance, according to Benzer Pharmacy president Alpesh Patel.
Endo tabs Ciaffoni as U.S branded Rx president
Joseph Ciaffoni has been named president of U.S. branded pharmaceuticals at Endo International plc. Endo said Ciaffoni is slated to start in the new post on Aug. 15. He joins the company from Biogen, where he was senior vice president of the global specialty medicines group.
CVS stores in Idaho can dispense naloxone without script
CVS Pharmacy has begun providing naloxone, an opioid overdose-reversal medication, without a prescription at its drug stores in Idaho. CVS said Friday that its pharmacists will expand access to naloxone under prescriptive authority allowed by the state.
IMH expands retail reach of IBgard capsules for IBS
IM HealthScience (IMH) is expanding retail distribution of its IBgard medical food capsules for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) to independent drug stores and supermarkets nationwide.
RediClinic enables online scheduling of appointments
Retail clinic operator RediClinic has rolled out online appointment scheduling from desktop computers, tablets and mobile devices. The Rite Aid Corp.
Walgreens adds Rx disposal units in Iowa stores
State officials visited a Walgreens store in Iowa as the drug chain continued its deployment of safe medication disposal kiosks to help combat drug abuse and misuse.
Benzer Pharmacy serves up Rx adherence solution
Benzer Pharmacy is addressing the medication nonadherence problem by offering a custom pill tray for patients on multiple medicines.
Eli Lilly promotes pair of finance executives
Eli Lilly and Co. has appointed Joshua Smiley as senior vice president of finance and treasurer. Lilly said Wednesday that Smiley, currently senior vice president of finance, controller and chief financial officer for Lilly Research Laboratories, assumes his new post on Oct. 1.
Purdue Pharma joins National Pharmaceutical Council
Purdue Pharma L.P. has become a member of health policy research group The National Pharmaceutical Council (NPC). NPC said Dr. Tracy Mayne, head of medical affairs strategic research at Purdue Pharma, will serve as the pharmaceutical company’s representative on the NPC board of directors.