Reining in prescription drug prices tops the list of health care priorities for Americans as they ready for a new president and Congress, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation. Of more than 1,200 U.S.
CVS pharmacy manager Adam Matz didn’t begin his career at a drug store. In fact, he didn’t even begin it in pharmacy. Matz, 39, manages the CVS Pharmacy at the Target store in Onalaska, a suburb just north of La Crosse, Wis. He had been a Target pharmacy manager for about seven
The Rite Aid Foundation is donating more than $1.8 million to charities in its KidCents program to honor customers who protect themselves, their families and their communities by getting flu shots this flu season.
Shoppers Drug Mart has confirmed media reports that it’s proceeding with plans to provide medical marijuana to patients, with guidance from a pharmacist. Canada’s largest drug chain, part of Loblaw Cos.
Paul Urick has been promoted to president at Diplomat Pharmacy Inc., succeeding Gary Kadlec, who is retiring.
Food and drug retailer ShopRite has partnered with prescription benefits manager Paramount Rx to host free blood glucose screenings in November for National Diabetes Awareness Month.
Benzer Pharmacy has set foot in its 12th state with the opening of its first store in Arkansas. Located at 300 Perry St. in Helena, Ark., the new Benzer location houses a full-service pharmacy and offers over-the-counter health products, immunizations, health consultations and personalized care.
Diplomat Pharmacy Inc. is launching a video Q&A series highlighting the role of specialty pharmacy and how it works with physicians to support patients with complex chronic conditions.
London Drugs is spotlighting its pharmacies as a convenient place for Canadians to get a flu shot. The western Canada drug chain said the 2016-17 seasonal flu vaccine is available at all of its 78 stores. Patients can book appointments online or call a London Drugs pharmacy. All locations also offer
Competition remains fierce in the chain pharmacy industry, albeit with a decreasing number of players. If the pending acquisition of Rite Aid Corp. by Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. goes through, the field will diminish dramatically, especially in major metropolitan areas.
Mainstream drug chains seeking to enhance their vitamins, minerals and supplements (VMS) presentation could learn a lot from Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy.
Rite Aid Corp. is offering assistance to seniors as the open enrollment period for Medicare Part D prescription drug benefits is now under way. Rite Aid said Friday that through Dec. 7, its nearly 4,600 pharmacies are providing free resources to help seniors choose a Part D prescription drug plan or
Thrifty White Pharmacy has been designated as an accredited specialty pharmacy by the Center for Pharmacy Practice Accreditation (CPPA), a nonprofit pharmacy standards body. The CPPA certification marks the second specialty pharmacy accreditation for Thrifty White within the past month.
Loblaw Cos., which as Canada’s largest food and drug retailer operates the Shoppers Drug Mart and Loblaw chains, is rejoining the Neighbourhood Pharmacy Association of Canada, the nation’s retail pharmacy trade group.
CVS Health has collected more than 47 metric tons of expired, unused and unwanted drugs through its Medication Disposal for Safer Communities program. CVS said Thursday that it has has donated 626 safe drug disposal boxes to police departments in 42 states since launching the program in 2014.
As talks roll on to gain regulatory clearance for its acquisition of Rite Aid Corp., Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) posted adjusted earnings for its fiscal 2016 fourth quarter and full year that beat Wall Street’s estimates.
