The National Community Pharmacists Association has called on the Senate Finance Committee to support a proposal that would expand coverage of medication therapy management (MTM) programs in Medicare Part D. NCPA said Wednesday that Sens. Pat Roberts (R., Kan.) and Robert Casey (D., Pa.
More than 11 million Americans had vacation plans disrupted by the flu during the 2012-13 flu season, underscoring the importance of getting vaccinated, according to a survey by Walgreen Co.
CVS Caremark Corp. and Cardinal Health Inc. plan to form a joint venture that they say will be the largest generic drug sourcing entity in the United States. The companies said Tuesday that the 50/50 joint venture will source and negotiate generic supply contracts with generic drug manufacturers for
Walgreen Co. has begun providing daily health testing for cholesterol, blood glucose and body composition at more than 60 drug stores in Maryland. Walgreens said Monday that the tests are part of its effort to boost public access to preventive health care services.
With the holiday season in full swing, CVS/pharmacy is offering consumers special savings if they get a flu vaccine at CVS or MinuteClinic.
Giant Eagle Inc. has acquired Rx21 Specialty Pharmacy, which the food and drug retailer said will allow it to provide enhanced services to hepatitis C and organ transplant patients and their providers. Terms of the agreement, announced Monday, weren’t disclosed.
Pharmacy acquisition costs for many generic drugs have jumped by as much as 600% or more this year, impacting both community pharmacies and their patients, according to a survey by the National Community Pharmacists Association.
Tim Weber has been promoted to vice president at Fruth Pharmacy. Tim Weber The regional drug chain, with 27 stores in West Virginia and Ohio, said that as vice president, Weber will lead its pharmacy division. He previously served as director of pharmacy administration and procurement.
Health Mart plans to offer its member pharmacies access to an online information management platform that makes pharmacy performance data available to health plans and community pharmacy organizations. The McKesson Corp.
Rite Aid Corp. continued its steady same-store sales growth in November. The drug chain said Thursday that for the five weeks ended Nov. 30, comp-store sales rose 2.8% year over year, topping gains of 2.1% in October and 1.9% in September. Same-store sales in the front end edged up 0.4% in
The 15th annual National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation Dinner raised more than $1.8 million to support its research, education and medication adherence initiatives. NACDS said Wednesday that the Tuesday evening dinner featured a keynote address by U.S.
Walgreen Co. saw same-store sales edge up in November despite a mild flu season impacting pharmacy business. Walgreens said Wednesday that comparable-store sales rose 3.2% in November, reflecting negative impacts of 1.
Health care industry veteran Myrtle Potter has joined Rite Aid Corp.’s board of directors. The drug chain announced the election of Potter to its board on Tuesday. She is currently chief executive officer of Myrtle Potter & Co.
A Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) analysis of the cost of mail order pharmacies versus retail pharmacies for Medicare Part D is drawing diverging conclusions from the Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) and the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA).
Bartell Drugs is collaborating with nonprofit health system Group Health Cooperative to open retail health clinics to Seattle and Bellevue, Wash.
A new study published in the Journal of the American Pharmacists Association (JAPhA) found that medication adherence improved in patients with chronic conditions who participated in appointment-based medication synchronization programs.
