New structure, staff roles empower NACDS’ issue campaigns
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) has elevated and enhanced three key functions to integrate with NACDS’ campaign-style approach to issue advocacy.
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SunGen Pharma receives eighth ANDA approval from FDA
SunGen Pharma announced it has received its eighth ANDA approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The eighth approved ANDA is for Lidocaine Ointment USP, 5%, Package size: 1 ½ oz tube (35.44 g).
Hy-Vee providing free screenings in November
In honor of National Diabetes Month, Hy-Vee will provide free Hemoglobin A1C screenings throughout its eight-state region during the month of November.
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Teva Canadal launches bioequivalent generic version of [Pr]Gilenya, [Pr]Teva-Fingolimod capsules
Teva Canada Limited, a subsidiary of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., announced the launch of PrTeva-Fingolimod 0.5 mg capsules, a Health Canada approved, bioequivalent generic version of PrGilenya (fingolimod hydrochloride) in Canada.
CVS opening standalone locations in Oregon
CVS Pharmacy celebrated the grand opening of its first-ever standalone store in Oregon with a ribbon cutting ceremony this week. The new store at 105 NW 13th Ave in Portland, OR, is the first of three retail locations to open in the Greater Portlandmarket in 2019, with one more store opening in
NCPA delegates install Caswell as president
SAN DIEGO – Pharmacist Brian Caswell of Wolkar Drug in Baxter Springs, Kan. was installed as the 2019-2020 president of the National Community Pharmacists Association on Tuesday at the organization’s Annual Convention.
Steve Moore honored as Independent Pharmacist of the Year
Steve Moore, owner of Condo Pharmacy in Plattsburgh, N.Y., has been named the National Community Pharmacists Association’s 2019 Willard B. Simmons Independent Pharmacist of the Year. The award is sponsored by Upsher-Smith Laboratories LLC.
Students from University of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy take home prestigious award from NCPA
A team of student pharmacists from the University of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy was named the winner of the 16th annual Good Neighbor Pharmacy NCPA Pruitt-Schutte Student Business Plan Competition.
NCPA, PRS launch “CBD Source” tool for pharmacists
The National Community Pharmacists Association announced Monday that it has teamed up with PRS to launch the NCPA CBD Source, a first-of-its-kind online resource for community pharmacies featuring cannabidiol products as well as general information about the CBD industry.
NCPA Releases 2019 Digest
SAN DIEGO – The 2019 NCPA Digest, sponsored by Cardinal Health, was released today at the National Community Pharmacists Association’s Annual Convention here.
Walgreens tops Q4 earnings and revenue estimates
Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. shares rose 1.6% in premarket trading Monday after the company reported fourth-quarter earnings and sales that beat expectations. The pharmacy retailer’s net income totaled $677 million, or 75 cents per share, down from $1.51 billion, or $1.55 per share, last year.
Walgreens participated in National Prescription Take Back Day
Walgreens encouraged all Americans to participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day this past Saturday Oct. 26.
Randy McDonough receives NCPA Foundation’s NARD Ownership Award
Iowa pharmacy owner Randy McDonough has received this year’s NARD Ownership Award from the National Community Pharmacists Association Foundation. The award was presented at the NCPA 2019 Annual Convention in San Diego.
Dr. Katie Westgerdes named Outstanding Faculty Liaison of the Year by NCPA Foundation
Dr. Katie Westgerdes of the Ohio Northern University Raabe College of Pharmacy has been named the 2019 Outstanding Faculty Liaison of the Year by the National Community Pharmacists Association Foundation.
Sharon Sherrer awarded 2019 National Preceptor of the Year Award by NCPA Foundation
Sharon Sherrer was honored as the recipient of the 2019 National Preceptor of the Year Award by the National Community Pharmacists Association Foundation during the NCPA 2019 Annual Convention in San Diego.
Ghada Abukuwaik earns NCPA Innovation Center’s Outstanding Adherence Practitioner Award
Ghada Abukuwaik of Curemed Pharmacy in Clifton, N.J., was honored with the 2019 NCPA Innovation Center Outstanding Adherence Practitioner Award in recognition of her commitment to improving medication adherence.