Pharmacy
Hy-Vee Pharmacies now offering updated COVID vaccines
Hy-Vee, Inc. announces today that the new, updated COVID-19 vaccines for the 2023-2024 season are now available at Hy-Vee Pharmacy locations across the Midwest. At this time, Hy-Vee is offering the updated COVID-19 vaccines to individuals ages 12+.
Kinney Drugs to celebrate 120th birthday in all stores
GOUVERNEUR, N.Y. – Kinney Drugs, a 100% employee-owned community pharmacy chain in New York and Vermont, invites members of the public to attend its 120th Birthday Celebration from 10AM to 2PM in all locations. CELEBRATION WILL INCLUDE: FREE birthday treats – 12PM until gone.
The importance of collaboration at the 2023 Health Equity Summit
how to enahnce health outcomes through more equitable access to care, while addressing rising costs. Part of the answer is improving health equity, a task that will require collaboration across the value chain. The second annual Health Equity Summit – presented by Chain Drug Review and Kearney,
Walgreens, AllianceRx Walgreens Pharmacy study underscores importance of medication adherence
ORLANDO – A recent study evaluating the use of non-infused biologics in patients diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) demonstrated that patients who are adherent to their non-infused RA biologic medication are more likely to have lower medical costs, odds of hospitalization and length of stay (L
CVS Health study shows continuing suicide crisis in the U.S.
A recent CVS Health/Harris Poll survey of Americans 18 years and older found that nearly one in five (18%) U.S. adults say they were plagued with suicidal thoughts in the past year. Other key findings from the survey include: More than a third of younger adults aged 18-34 (36%) say they had
Visory Health sponsors Kroger Wellness Festival
Visory Health, a women-led, patient-first health tech prescription platform that is transforming the way women, families and caregivers access affordable healthcare through its online prescription discount card, today announces its participation in the 2023 Kroger Wellness Festival in Cincinnati, Oh
Mobile food pantries being funded by Publix Charities
As Publix Super Markets launches its annual Publix Serves Week focused on alleviating hunger, a number of the 22 mobile food pantries Publix Super Markets Charities (PSMC) funded in 2022 are hitting the road, bringing Publix-provided produce and other nutritious food to communities facing food insec
Select Health and Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Co. join forces
Leading the charge to revolutionize the prescription drug industry, Salt Lake City-based Select Health and its Pharmacy Benefits Manager (PBM), Scripius, today announced that it is one of the first health plans in the United States to provide member access to Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Co.
NACDS commends House oversight and accountability committee
WASHINGTON – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) is hailing the U.S. House Oversight and Accountability Committee for its commitment to delivering true and comprehensive reform of pharmaceutical middleman tactics.
Aurobindo gets FDA approval for chlordiazepoxide hydrochloride and clidinium bromide capsules
EAST WINDSOR, N.J. – Aurobindo Pharma Limited has received final approval from U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its Abbreviated New Drug Application chlordiazepoxide hydrochloride and clidinium bromide capsules 5mg/2.5mg.
Look to automation to alleviate burnout
Think about last flu season. Odds are that pharmacy customers experienced longer waits, staff saw greater backlogs and increased burnout all while admirably dealing with a surge of vaccinations on top of dispensing, counseling and clinical responsibilities.
Canada offers a vision of the future for U.S. pharmacy
scheduling through a doctor’s office, seeing a physician, and finally speaking to a pharmacist after obtaining a script. The experience is
Kroger Health teams to offer medically tailored meals
Kroger Health has announced collaboration with Performance Kitchen to offer medically tailored meals (MTMs).
HDA’s Davis testifies before House on generic drug shortages
Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA) president and CEO Chester “Chip” Davis, Jr., testified today before the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health during a legislative hearing on proposals to prevent and respond to generic drug shortages. Below is an excerpt from Mr.
Updated COVID-19 vaccine now available at CVS Pharmacy
CVS Health announced that the updated COVID-19 vaccine recently authorized by the FDA and recommended by the CDC is now available at its CVS Pharmacy locations. Pharmacies will begin receiving the new vaccine today and will continue to receive inventory on a rolling basis throughout the week.
