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NACDS, NCPA cite Medicaid reimbursement flaws

NACDS, NCPA cite Medicaid reimbursement flaws

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores and the National Community Pharmacists Association have expressed concerns about "fair and accurate" Medicaid pharmacy reimbursement after the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published draft, three-month rolling average federal upper limit

MinuteClinic serves up weight-loss program

MinuteClinic has introduced the Weight Loss Program at MinuteClinic, a personalized program designed to help people lose weight and live a healthier lifestyle The CVS Caremark retail health clinic subsidiary said Monday that the program leverages the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) di

Loblaws to acquire Shoppers Drug Mart

Loblaws to acquire Shoppers Drug Mart

Loblaw Cos. is acquiring Shoppers Drug Mart for $12.4 billion (Canadian) in a cash and stock deal. Under the agreement announced Monday, Shoppers Drug Mart will retain its name and brand and operate as a separate division of Loblaws.

Walmart Neighborhood Market debuts in N.Y.

Walmart has opened its first Neighborhood Market in New York state, settling in a location that shows the competitive challenge faced by drug chains and other retailers as the discount store giant rolls out smaller formats with pharmacies.

NACDS endorses bill to form Rx abuse commission

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has applauded a bill introduced by Sen. Barbara Boxer (D., Calif.) that would create a federal commission to address abuse of prescription drugs. NACDS said Thursday that the new commission called for in the Combatting Prescription Drug Abuse Act (S.

CVS expands discounts for veterans

CVS/pharmacy and Veterans Advantage Inc. have unveiled a new in-store savings program for Veterans Advantage’s VetRewards Card members. CVS said Wednesday that the program provides military and veteran families with discounts on thousands of store brand products at its 7,400 drug stores nationwide.

Walgreens, Blue Cross promote ACA awareness

Walgreens, Blue Cross promote ACA awareness

Walgreen Co. has teamed up with the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) in a campaign to educate consumers about the Affordable Care Act (ACA) health care reform law, in particular how to buy health coverage via the new health insurance exchanges.

NCPA hails ‘pharmacy choice’ legislation in Hawaii

Hawaii has enacted two new measures that will give the state’s residents more choice of where to fill their prescriptions and additional medical privacy protections, according to the National Community Pharmacists Association. NCPA said Tuesday that Gov. Neil Abercrombie (D.