Diplomat video series talks specialty pharmacy
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.
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London Drugs makes itself a flu shot destination
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
Trade classes battle in changing pharmacy market
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.
Pharmaca supports VMS shoppers with team approach
Mainstream drug chains seeking to enhance their vitamins, minerals and supplements (VMS) presentation could learn a lot from Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy.
Rite Aid ready to help seniors with Medicare Part D
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 specialty pharmacy earns CPPA accreditation
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, SDM rejoin Neighbourhood Pharmacies
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 drug disposal program makes impact
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.
WBA tops earnings forecast for 4Q, full year
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.
Walgreens-Rite Aid merger deal date extended
Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) and Rite Aid Corp. are expanding the time frame for completing their planned $17.2 billion merger deal. WBA and Rite Aid said Thursday that they have extended the end date for the agreement to Jan. 27, 2017, from Oct. 27, 2016, and expect the
NCPA announces new president, officers
DeAnn Mullins, co-owner of Mullins Pharmacy in Lynn Haven, Fla., has been named president of the National Community Pharmacists Association. Mullins made her debut Wednesday as the association’s new president at the NCPA 2016 Annual Convention in New Orleans.
Savings from generic drugs edge up
Annual health care savings from generic prescription drugs rose nearly 10% last year to $227 billion, according to the Generic Pharmaceutical Association (GPhA).
WBA honored with UN Global Leadership Award
Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) is receiving a United Nations Foundation 2016 Global Leadership Award for its “Get a Shot. Give a Shot.” vaccination campaign.
CVS Pay rolled out nationwide
Following a successful pilot, CVS Pharmacy has made its new CVS Pay mobile payment service available across the country. CVS Health said Wednesday that CVS Pay is accessible to all users of the CVS Pharmacy mobile app, including for iOS and Android mobile devices.
Clinton, Trump diverge on health care
Change is apparently looming for the Affordable Care Act, regardless of whether Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump wins the 2016 presidential election.
Walgreens hits mark in safe medication disposal
Walgreens has hit its target in fostering proper disposal of expired, unwanted and unused medications. The drug chain said Tuesday that it has reached its goal of installing more than 500 safe medication disposal kiosks this year at its pharmacies in 35 states and Washington, D.C.