Forty-three U.S. representatives are questioning Medicare’s decision to prohibit community pharmacies from providing same-day home delivery of diabetes testing supplies to homebound seniors. The National Community Pharmacists Association said Wednesday that the congressmen, led by Reps.
Bartell Drugs has bought two pharmacies from The Everett Clinic, a physician group practice based in Everett, Wash. Plans call for Bartell Drugs to begin operating the two pharmacies, in Marysville and Everett, Wash., on June 10, the Seattle-area drug chain said Tuesday.
With congressional hearings this week on reforming Medicare, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores has provided comment on community pharmacy’s role in the success of the 10-year-old Medicare Part D prescription drug program and called for program enhancements focused on the quality and affo
The Pharmacy Compounding Accreditation Board (PCAB) has approved a policy of unannounced surveys of pharmacies up for renewal and on an interim basis.
RxAlly has published a white paper that delineates an individualized, health care delivery model for pharmacists.
Loblaw Cos. has introduced a blood pressure monitoring program at its supermarket pharmacies.
Seniors in Medicare Part D drug benefit plans with preferred pharmacy networks are satisfied with them, according to a survey released by Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA).
Kerr Drug has introduced Simplify My Meds, a synchronized prescription refill service. The North Carolina drug chain said Monday that Simplify My Meds leverages capabilities brought by the company’s new central-fill facility in Raleigh and extends its menu of refill services.
Despite upcoming Medicare changes, CVS/pharmacy will continue to accept Part B coverage for diabetes supplies. CVS said Monday that the number of providers that will accept Medicare coverage for diabetes testing supplies is slated to decrease after July 1 as a result of changes to the program.
Bruce Bodaken, former chairman and chief executive officer of Blue Shield of California, has been elected to the Rite Aid Corp. board of directors. The addition of Bodaken, announced Monday, comes amid changes to the makeup of Rite Aid’s board.
Walgreen Co. and Alliance Boots have been cleared by regulators to buy an equity stake in AmerisourceBergen Co. as part of their long-term partnership with the pharmaceutical distributor.
New survey results from Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals Inc. show that pharmacy customer satisfaction remains at a high level, and the vast majority of consumers aim to stay with their primary pharmacy.
Shoppers Drug Mart Corp. has issued $500 million (Canadian) in medium-term notes to refinance debt. Canada’s largest drug chain said Wednesday that, in a two-part debt offering, it has priced the issuance of $225 million aggregate principal amount of 2.
Doctors across Pennsylvania are urging state legislators to support House Bill 776, which would expand pharmacist-provided immunizations to children over age 7, according to the Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association.
The board of AmerisourceBergen Corp. has elected Lon Greenberg as a new director. Greenberg, 62, fills the board vacancy that arose with the retirement of Charles Cotros in February, AmerisourceBergen said Thursday.
The Senate has confirmed Marilyn Tavenner as administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Marilyn Tavenner Tavenner, who was nominated to the post in February by President Barack Obama, was confirmed by the Senate Wednesday in a 91-7 vote.
