HDA study: Rx sales through distributors reach $493 billion
In 2018, sales through pharmaceutical distributors increased by 6.7%, reaching $492.54 billion, according to a new report by the HDA Research Foundation.
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KPH Healthcare Services teams with Citizen Advocates
KPH Healthcare Services has teamed up with Citizen Advocates to provide on-site pharmacy care for individuals receiving integrated behavioral health services at its clinic in Malone, N.Y.
CVS reports successful first year of Aetna integration
CVS Health announced Thursday it has successfully completed the first year of combined operations following the acquisition of Aetna in late 2018.
DisposeRx helps pharmacies in Texas
DisposeRx, through its vast network of more than 2,000 pharmacies in Texas, is working to help pharmacists and pharmacies ensure compliance of HB 2088 through the availability of its safe, at-home disposal packets and patient education.
Louisiana tops Walgreens Flu Index list for November
It’s National Influenza Vaccination Week and Walgreens has released the November report for the Walgreens Flu Index reminding people that now is as good of a time to get their annual flu shot.
SDM expands medical cannabis online platform
Shoppers Drug Mart has expanded its online platform for the sale of medical cannabis to include Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island (PEI), New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Labrador, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and British Columbia.
ACHC launches mail order pharmacy accreditation service
As economic concerns continue to mount for pharmacies, many providers are looking for ways to reduce expenses while expanding services to meet customer needs. Some organizations are turning to mail order pharmacy services as a solution.
CVS Health encourages people to get flu shot during National Influenza Vaccination Week
Recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicate that seasonal flu activity is increasing week over week, with cases reported in nearly all states. As National Influenza Vaccination Week (Dec.
CVS installs time delay safes in all its North Carolina Pharmacies
CVS Pharmacy announced Monday that it has completed the rollout of time delay safes in all of its 375 CVS Pharmacy locations in North Carolina, including pharmacies located in Target stores.
Shoppers Drug Mart and SilverCloud Health team
Shoppers Drug Mart announced a partnership with SilverCloud Health, a global leader in digital mental health solutions.
Walgreens debunks common flu myths
With National Influenza Vaccination Week coming up (December 1 to 7), Walgreens is helping to dispel some of the top flu myths such as getting the flu shot can give you the flu and if it’s later in the flu season and you haven’t gotten a flu shot yet, there’s really no point.
Glenmark receives ANDA approval for metformin hydrochloride extended-release tablets
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals has been granted final approval by the United States Food & Drug Administration (U.S.
Walgreens to open Medicare Service Centers
Walgreens will open 14 UnitedHealthcare Medicare services centers in stores in five metropolitan areas as part of a multiyear agreement.
NACDS Foundation awardees attract TV coverage
The recipients of the NACDS Foundation’s Excellence in Patient Care Award will be honored on December 4, 2019, yet their story already has captured the attention of Altoona, Pa.’s CBS affiliate.
Drug Basket points consumers to nearby pharmacies
SingleCare, the free prescription savings service, announced Thursday it has launched a new feature, “Drug Basket,” enabling consumers to conveniently and efficiently access the lowest consolidated prices for all their prescription drugs at nearby pharmacies.