Rexall highlights easy access to flu shots
Rexall Pharma Plus is spotlighting convenient access to flu vaccinations, which are now available on a walk-in basis at its stores across Canada.
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New officers named at NCPA
The community pharmacist members of the National Community Pharmacists Association have elected a slate of leaders for the upcoming year, including a new president. Mark Riley, executive vice president of the Arkansas Pharmacists Association and owner of East End Pharmacy in Little Rock, Ark.
Bumpy road to broad availability of biosimilars
Biosimilar drugs, which could have provided cost relief to the nation’s health care system as early as this year, have been delayed, putting more pressure on patients and payers as the demand for specialty medications is projected to climb by double digits through the end of the decade, according to
Kroger appoints new president, COO
Completing a succession plan unveiled last month, Kroger Co. has named Michael Ellis as president and chief operating officer. The food and drug retailer said Thursday that Ellis, currently senior vice president of Kroger’s retail divisions, will assume the new role on Jan.
Panetta to keynote NACDS Annual Meeting
Former secretary of defense and CIA director Leon Panetta will be the keynote speaker for the 2014 NACDS Annual Meeting. Leon Panetta The National Association of Chain Drug Stores said the meeting will be held April 26 to 29 in Scottsdale, Ariz.
CVS launches new spin on weekly circular
CVS/pharmacy is putting a new twist on the weekly sales circular with the debut of a personalized, digital version called myWeekly Ad. CVS is promoting the new myWeekly Ad in a multichannel campaign called "What’s Your Deal?".
Healthcare Clinics affiliate with WellStar in Atlanta
WellStar Health System and Walgreen Co.’s Healthcare Clinic have entered a clinical collaboration agreement in the northwestern Atlanta market.
MinuteClinic enters new markets in Calif., N.C.
MinuteClinic has opened its first walk-in medical clinics in Northern California, the San Francisco Bay Area and coastal southeastern North Carolina.
Ritzman acquires Mast Pharmacy stores
Ritzman Pharmacies Inc. has acquired Mast Pharmacy, which has five stores in northeastern Ohio. Ritzman on Wednesday confirmed that it has purchased Mast.
Duane Reade kicks off hosiery digital campaign
Duane Reade has begun a three week, omnichannel social media marketing campaign to raise awareness of Duane Reade-brand hosiery products, made by Doris International. The metropolitan New York drug chain, part of Walgreen Co.
CVS lends hand in Part D plan comparisons
With the start of the open enrollment period, CVS/pharmacy is offering seniors a convenient way to assess Medicare Part D prescription drug plans.
Health Mart showcases mobile app
Health Mart is providing on-the-go Rx services with the launch of the Your Pharmacy Online mobile application. The 3,100-store pharmacy franchise, part of McKesson Corp.
Coalition devises Rx adherence action plan
The National Council on Patient Information and Education (NCPIE), a coalition including key pharmacy industry stakeholders that aims to improve communication on the safe and proper use of medicines, has released a 10-step Adherence Action Agenda that highlights the costly problem of poor medication
Walgreens offering free Part D plan reviews
With this year’s Medicare Part D registration period overlapping with open enrollment for the new health insurance marketplaces, Walgreen Co. has recognized a growing need to help Medicare beneficiaries understand their drug coverage options.
Rexall, PharmaSmart in MTM joint venture
Rexall Pharma Plus is partnering with Rochester, N.Y.-based PharmaSmart International Inc. on medication therapy management. The alliance integrates PharmaSmart interoperable biometric screening technology with Rexall’s dispensing system.
CPPA to create specialty pharmacy accreditation
The Center for Pharmacy Practice Accreditation (CPPA) plans to develop an accreditation program for specialty pharmacy practices. CPPA said Thursday that the program reflects the growing need and market for specialty medications and related services.