NCPA ad highlights pharmacy’s value to lawmakers
The National Community Pharmacists Association has sponsored an advertisement that calls on Congress to support pro-patient, pro-pharmacist policies.
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Poll: Many parents not too concerned about painkiller misuse
A poll from the University of Michigan finds that most parents aren’t very concerned about the misuse of narcotic pain medicines by children and teens.
Walgreens employs analytics for work-site health clinics
Walgreen Co. has enlisted data and measurement tools from SCIO Health Analytics to help employers get optimal benefit from the drug chain’s workplace health centers.
H.D. Smith forms new specialty Rx unit
In the wake of some key acquisitions, H.D. Smith has established a new specialty pharmaceutical organization and promoted six executives. The drug wholesaler said Tuesday that it has created H.D.
Canada proposes regulatory change for pharmacy techs
Tony Clement, president of Canada’s Treasury Board, has announced proposed changes to the Food and Drug Regulations that are expected to cut red tape for Canadian pharmacies.
Walgreens mourns passing of longtime store exec
Glenn Kraiss, retired executive vice president of store operations for Walgreen Co., died Friday at age 79. A Walgreens spokesman said Monday that Kraiss’ career with the drug chain spanned 50 years to his retirement in 1999. He resided in Fountain Hills, Ariz., during his retirement.
E-commerce solution helps Navarro go global
Navarro Discount Pharmacy has added international checkout and global shipping capabilities to more than 200 countries.
Ontario pharmacists: Generics pricing short-sighted
Ontario pharmacists have given a thumbs-down to Canada’s plan to hold down pricing for some common generic drugs.
United, Walgreens open health clinic at O’Hare
United Airlines has opened a Walgreens-managed employee health clinic at O’Hare International Airport.
Shopko appoints merchandising chief as president
Shopko has promoted Jill Soltau to president and chief merchandising officer.
Canada sets pricing for common generics
In what’s being called a first step toward a more strategic, coordinated approach to pharmaceutical management, provinces and territories in Canada are establishing price points for six popular generic drugs.
Drug chains can improve pharmacist engagement
Patients expect prompt attention and a concise dialogue with the pharmacist, yet the degree of engagement varies widely by pharmacy type, research from Boehringer Ingelheim shows.
AmerisourceBergen lands California Rx supply pact
AmerisourceBergen Corp. has been awarded a major pharmaceutical wholesale contract by the state of California. The California Department of General Services (DGS) said late Thursday that the new drug supply pact, awarded to the pharmaceutical distributor’s AmerisourceBergen Drug Corp.
Ex-defense secretary to keynote NACDS Annual Meeting
Robert Gates, who served as secretary of defense under presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama, will be the keynote speaker at the 2013 NACDS Annual Meeting. The National Association of Chain Drug Stores announced Gates as the speaker on Friday.
Walgreens to carry Televisa products for Hispanic consumers
Walgreen Co. plans to sell health and wellness items from Televisa Consumer Products (TCP) as part of an effort to engage Hispanic customers and gain more insight into the Hispanic community.
PhRMA: Biopharmaceutical pipeline looks promising
A report from the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) describes the biopharmaceutical pipeline as "innovative and robust," with a high percentage of possible first-in-class medicines and therapies for diseases with limited treatment options.