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Study: Appointment-based med sync gets results

Study: Appointment-based med sync gets results

Pharmacies offering appointment-based medication synchronization (ABMS) can improve patients’ adherence to their prescriptions and, in turn, produce better health outcomes, a study conducted for the National Community Pharmacists Association and Arkansas Pharmacists Association finds.

MinuteClinic hits the 1,000 mark

MinuteClinic hits the 1,000 mark

MinuteClinic, the walk-in medical clinic segment of CVS Health, has opened its 1,000th location nationwide. CVS said its newest clinic opened its doors Thursday on Dupont Circle in Washington, D.C.

Industry stresses value of MTM

Industry stresses value of MTM

For a congressional hearing on medication therapy management, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores emphasized the value of pharmacists in providing MTM services, especially in improving medication adherence, patient health and health care affordability for Medicare patients.

Fruth recognized for stop-meth efforts

Fruth recognized for stop-meth efforts

Lynne Fruth, President of Fruth Pharmacy, has been honored for her company’s commitment to help prevent the sale of drugs used in the making of methamphetamine, known as “meth.

Rite Aid reopens store damaged in Baltimore riots

Rite Aid reopens store damaged in Baltimore riots

Rite Aid Corp. is holding a ribbon-cutting event to mark the reopening of its store in Baltimore that was heavily damaged during the city’s riots in April. On Tuesday afternoon, Rite Aid executive vice president of operations Bryan Everett is slated to be joined by U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings (D., Md.

Pharmacy chains step up Part D assistance

Pharmacy chains step up Part D assistance

Chain drug retailers have begun extensive outreach programs to provide consumers with access to information and resources for Medicare Part D and Health Insurance Marketplace coverage options. Medicare Part D annual enrollment began Oct. 15 and runs through Dec. 7.

NCPA: Independent pharmacies holding their own

NCPA: Independent pharmacies holding their own

Independent community pharmacies are making strides in diversifying their revenue despite pressure from thinning prescription reimbursements and narrow pharmacy networks, according to the National Community Pharmacists Association.

Benzer Pharmacy expands into Georgia

Benzer Pharmacy expands into Georgia

Benzer Pharmacy has set up shop in a new state, Georgia, with the official opening of a new drug store in Greensboro. Along with retail pharmacy services, the Greensboro store offers compounding and specialty medications.

NCPA, HHS team up to drive enrollment

NCPA, HHS team up to drive enrollment

The National Community Pharmacists Association is working with U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to help spur enrollment in health insurance plans.

Provider status bill builds momentum

Provider status bill builds momentum

Congressional support continues to mount for the pharmacy industry’s push for pharmacists to be designated as health care providers. The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) reported that a majority of the U.S.