RxAlly, Kerr Drug help boost pneumonia immunization
Pharmacy alliance RxAlly has partnered with Shenandoah University’s Bernard J. Dunn School of Pharmacy and Kerr Drug to help community pharmacists implement a pneumonia immunization program.
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Index: Customer satisfaction up at drug stores
Chain drug stores were among the retailers seeing more satisfied customers in 2012, according to a report by the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI). ACSI said Tuesday that its national benchmark, which measures customer satisfaction on a scale of 0 to 100, edged up 0.5% to 76.
NCPA study sheds light on LTC pharmacy dispensing costs
Long-term care pharmacies have significantly higher dispensing costs than traditional retail pharmacies and provide extra services to meet the health needs of LTC residents, according to a new survey by the National Community Pharmacists Association’s Long-Term Care Division.
Albertsons names pharmacy chief
Albertsons LLC has appointed a pharmacy chief as part of the executive structure that will emerge after it closes its acquisition of 877 stores from Supervalu Inc.
Now in session: Walgreens University
Stepping up its investment in employee training, Walgreen Co. today plans to launch Walgreens University, a new career development facility that provides classroom and online programming. Opening its doors on Friday, the university building at 6 Parkway North in Deerfield, Ill.
Kerr Drug deploys new pharmacy system
Kerr Drug is primed for more efficient pharmacy operations after finishing the implementation of the PDX Enterprise Pharmacy System (EPS). The North Carolina drug chain said the system, from PDX-National Health Information Network Inc.
Rite Aid wraps up debt refinancing plan
Rite Aid Corp. has completed debt refinancing transactions initiated earlier this month. The drug chain said Thursday that it has amended its revolving credit facility and refinanced certain terms loans and senior secured notes, extending the maturity of part of its debt and reducing interest costs.
CVS revamps Gold Emblem private label
CVS/pharmacy has relaunched its Gold Emblem food and grocery private label, including new items, a new look and improved taste. The drug chain said Thursday that the updated Gold Emblem line features a package redesign with a more contemporary logo.
DEA hears from Rx groups on disposal of controlled substances
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores and the National Community Pharmacists Association gave their take on a proposed Drug Enforcement Administration rule to establish a process for the disposal of controlled substances.
Bartell Drugs announces plans for 59th store
Bartell Drugs plans to open its 59th store this summer in Seattle’s South Lake Union neighborhood.
In Hagan, pharmacy has strong Capitol Hill ally
Kay Hagan understands what community pharmacy can do.
Walgreens recognized as innovator in health care
Walgreen Co. has been named as one of the health care industry’s most innovative companies by Fast Company Magazine. Walgreens said Monday that it was the third time in four years it has earned the recognition, part of the business publication’s "World’s Most Innovative Companies" issue.
Shoppers Drug Mart renews share repurchase plan
Shoppers Drug Mart is initiating a stock buyback program that could see the company repurchasing up to 5% of its outstanding common shares.
Pharmacists’ role in flu preparedness highlighted
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has submitted a statement to the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations that spotlights community pharmacy’s increased role administering flu vaccinations.
Study: Customers give pharmacy staff high marks
In community pharmacy, increased emphasis has been placed on the expertise of the pharmacist in guiding patients in their use of prescription medications. The results from Boehringer Ingelheim’s Pharmacy Satisfaction Pulse survey indicate that the profession is performing this role very well.
Survey: Consumers see Rx as essential expenditure
Pharmacy is one area where financially challenged shoppers don’t plan to skimp on spending, according to the latest Empathica Consumer Insights Panel survey.