Sobeys loses appeal of ban on pharmacy rewards
The Supreme Court of Canada has rejected an appeal by Sobeys Inc. to permit British Columbia consumers to collect rewards points on pharmacy purchases.
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Walgreens to partake in Precision Medicine program
Walgreens plans to participate in the U.S. Precision Medicine Initiative Cohort Program, part of a sweeping federal medical research initiative to help develop individualized care based on a person’s genomic makeup.
CVS: Rx reconciliation can cut hospital readmissions
Medication reconciliation programs can help patients avoid hospital readmission and, in turn, unnecessary health care costs, according to a study from the CVS Health Research Institute.
Galderma cleared to market Differin Gel OTC
Galderma Laboratories L.P. has gained Food and Drug Administration approval for Differin Gel, an over-the-counter treatment for acne. Galderma said Friday that Differin Gel (adapalene gel 0.
Fred’s Pharmacy makes strides in preventive care
Fred’s Pharmacy reports that it’s gaining traction with its preventive health care services. Fred’s said Thursday that it provided more than 100,000 preventive screening touchpoints during its 2016 first quarter.
CVS deploys mobile pharmacy in West Virginia
CVS Pharmacy has set up a mobile pharmacy in Elkview, W.Va., to serve residents impacted by the severe flooding that devastated the area late last month.
Mylan releases Fenoglide generic
Mylan N.V. has launched fenofibrate tablets 40 mg and 120 mg, a cholesterol-lowering drug, in the United States. Mylan said Wednesday that its fenofibrate product is a generic version of Fenoglide tablets from Santarus.
Mirixa names Harvey as CEO
Former Liberty Medical chairman and chief executive officer Frank Harvey has joined medication therapy management (MTM) service provider Mirixa Corp. as CEO. Mirixa, which announced the appointment Tuesday, said Harvey also will serve on the company’s board of directors.
NACDS, NCPA urge no hike in Tricare co-pays
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) and the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) have proved they remain vigilant in communicating with Congress on not increasing Tricare pharmacy co-payments.
APhA hails lawmakers’ support of provider status bill
The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) applauded remarks by two congressmen in support of pharmacist provider status legislation. APhA said Reps. Ron Kind (D., Wis.) and Todd Young (R., Ind.
Mallinckrodt joins National Pharmaceutical Council
Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals has become a member of the National Pharmaceutical Council (NPC).
CVS Pharmacy makes Colorado debut in Target
CVS Pharmacy has set foot in Colorado, opening its first locations in the state inside Target Corp. stores. CVS Health said CVS pharmacies have opened at 39 Target stores in the Denver, Colorado Springs and Fort Collins metropolitan areas.
Rite Aid’s Health Dialog unveils personal health portal
Rite Aid Corp. plans to leverage a new personal health portal launched by Health Dialog, its population health management subsidiary.
Omnicell unveils marketing kit for SureMed packaging
Omnicell Inc. has launched a new marketing program for community pharmacies using its SureMed adherence packaging to help patients stick to their drug regimens.
Additional CareClinics coming to Bartell stores
Bartell Drugs is set to open CareClinic walk-in medical clinics at two more of its stores, which will bring its total clinic count to 10.
Fruth Pharmacy ushers in new health clinics
Fruth Pharmacy partnered with local health providers to open walk-in medical clinics at two of its store locations. The regional drug chain said a Holzer Health clinic opened inside its Gallipolis, Ohio, store and a Thomas Care Clinic opening in a storefront adjoining its Nitro, W.Va., store.