APhA votes for new policy on liquid medicine dosing
The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) plans to adopt a new policy on the labeling and measurement of oral liquid medications.
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NACDS steps up RxImpact Votes effort
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has expanded NACDS RxImpact Votes get-out-the-vote initiative this year, including new video ads, a website and social media engagement.
Walgreens, OptumRx plan integrated Rx offering
Walgreens and pharmacy benefit manager OptumRx are collaborating on an an integrated pharmacy care solution that blends attributes of in-store and mail-order prescription drug services.
Pharmacy delivers message at NACDS RxImpact Day
Nearly 400 pharmacy advocates from 43 states converged on Capitol Hill for the National Association of Chain Drug Stores’ annual RxImpact Day grassroots lobbying drive.
Walgreens in partnership to help further oncology care
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) and Walgreens have partnered to advance cancer therapies and address the changing treatment model facing patients with blood and other cancers.
Kroger appoints group VP of retail operations
Mary Ellen Adcock has been promoted to group vice president of retail operations at The Kroger Co. The food and drug retailer said Wednesday that Adcock, currently vice president of operations for Kroger’s Columbus division, assumes the new position on May 16.
APhA backs CDC guidelines on opioid prescribing
The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) has voiced its support of final guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that aim to help prescribers improve the care and safety of patients being treated for chronic pain.
First MinuteClinics debut in Target stores
CVS Health has opened its first MinuteClinic walk-in medical clinics inside Target stores in the Charlotte and Raleigh-Durham, N.C., markets.
Haggen stores to be acquired by Albertsons
Food and drug retailer Haggen Inc., under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection since last fall, is slated to become part of Albertsons LLC.
Shoppers Home Health Care sells mobility assets
Shoppers Home Health Care, the home health care retail arm of Shoppers Drug Mart, is selling some assets of its lifts and elevating business to Prism Medical Ltd., a provider of mobility equipment and services.
Benzer Pharmacy introduces franchise model
To help propel its rapid growth, Benzer Pharmacy has formally launched its franchise model to draw independent pharmacies to its brand.
Ahold, Delhaize merger approved by shareholders
Shareholders of Koninklijke Ahold N.V. and Delhaize Group have voted to approve the proposed merger of the two retailers The global supermarket operators said Monday that the deal, pending regulatory approval, is expected to close later this year.
NACDS promotes IT director to VP
Vishal Bhatia has been promoted to vice president of information services and information services security officer at the National Association of Chain Drug Stores. NACDS said Monday that Bhatia, previously a director, will lead the association’s information services function.
Rite Aid launches Miracle Balloon campaign
Rite Aid Corp. has kicked off its 22nd annual Miracle Balloon campaign for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, a nonprofit group that raises funds for children’s hospitals.
London Drugs, SDM weigh sale of medical marijuana
London Drugs vice president of pharmacy John Tse said the chain is exploring the idea of selling legal marijuana through its 79 pharmacies in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
CVS Health ups the ante in smoking prevention
Building on the removal of tobacco products from all of its drug stores, CVS Health has launched a major effort to stop people from smoking before they start.