Bartell Drugs commences flu vaccination program
Bartell Drugs has begun its annual seasonal flu vaccination effort, offering flu vaccines at its stores and through an off-site flu clinic program serving area businesses and retirement communities.
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Jean Coutu stores serve up free wireless access
The Jean Coutu Group is now providing free access to the wireless network in most of its drug stores in Quebec, Ontario and New Brunswick.
Court gives nod to Loblaw-Shoppers Drug Mart deal
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Commercial List) has approved Loblaw Cos.’ deal to acquire Shoppers Drug Mart Corp. Shoppers Drug Mart said Monday that completion of the $12.
Medical Pharmacies Group to buy specialty Rx, medical supplies seller
Medical Pharmacies Group Ltd. (MPGL) plans to acquire Desjardins Healthcare Group, a leading wholesaler and retailer of specialty pharmacy services, medical supplies and equipment in Ontario. Terms of the agreement, announced Monday, weren’t disclosed.
First Walgreens store in Virgin Islands opens doors
This past weekend Walgreen Co. opened its first drug store in the U. S. Virgin Islands, on St. Thomas. Walgreens said that John deJongh, governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands, helped cut the ribbon in a grand opening ceremony for the 18,000-square-foot store on Saturday.
CVS, HHS chief unveil health insurance assistance
CVS Caremark Corp. announced an information and outreach program to help customers better understand new health insurance benefits from the Affordable Care Act (ACA) during a store visit in Orlando, Fla., by U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius.
Sam’s Club to provide diabetes screenings
This weekend, Sam’s Club plans to host diabetes-focused health screenings at its pharmacy locations nationwide. The Walmart warehouse club chain said that on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Navarro event raises pediatric cancer awareness
More than 200 children and families attended a National Childhood Cancer Awareness event hosted by Navarro Discount Pharmacy. At the Navarro event, Miami-Dade County Police held a motorcade in the memory of young cancer victim Bella Rodriguez-Torres.
Campaign urges consumers to ‘double check’ acetaminophen use
With the cold and flu season on the way, the Acetaminophen Awareness Coalition is urging consumers to be aware of their acetaminophen use when treating winter illnesses.
NCPA endorses Compounding Clarity Act
The National Community Pharmacists Association is throwing its support behind House legislation aimed at preventing a recurrence of the 2012 meningitis outbreak at the New England Compounding Center (NECC).
SDM shareholders OK merger with Loblaw
Shoppers Drug Mart Corp. shareholders have given the green light to the company’s acquisition by Loblaw Cos. In a special meeting Thursday, Shoppers Drug Mart stockholders approved the $12.4 billion (Canadian) cash and stock deal, with 99.
CVS research classifies adherence behavior by group
Classifying patients into particular groups may be a better indicator of their long-term medication adherence behavior, researchers at CVS Caremark Corp. and Brigham and Women’s Hospital found.
Walgreens adds photo capabilities in iPhone app update
Walgreen Co. has released new photo functionality in the latest updates to its iPhone mobile application.
FDA to change safety labeling for opioid analgesics
The Food and Drug Administration is modifying safety labeling and postmarket study requirements for all extended-release and long-acting (ER/LA) opioid analgesics for the treatment of pain.
Drug recalls have Ontario pharmacists concerned
Pharmacists in Ontario are urging Health Canada to pay closer attention to the product integrity of some medications following a series of recalls of oral contraceptives.
Study: Pharmacies’ flexible hours spur vaccinations
One of community pharmacy’s strongest attributes — convenience — is playing a pivotal role in boosting U.S. immunization rates but could do even more, according to a Walgreen Co. study published in the September/October issue of Annals of Family Medicine.