PBMs SXC, Catalyst wrap up merger
Pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) SXC Health Solutions Corp. and Catalyst Health Solutions Inc. have completed their $4.4 billion merger deal.
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Feedback sought on draft pharmacy accreditation standards
The Center for Pharmacy Practice Accreditation (CPPA) is seeking review and comment on newly released draft standards for community pharmacy practice accreditation.
Retail trade groups criticize health reform decision
The Supreme Court’s ruling to let stand the major elements of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) health reform law drew fire from retail industry organizations.
In Canada, the going gets tougher for drug chains
Community pharmacy sales are still lagging those of other retail sectors in Canada, where provincial reforms are squeezing prescription drug business. According to Statistics Canada, pharmacy sales for the period to the end of February rose just 2.7%, despite an additional day during the month.
APhA: Ruling spells opportunity for pharmacists
The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) aims to push ahead with efforts to gain full implementation of "pharmacy-friendly" provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) following the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the major components of the health care reform law.
CVS gives makeover to Beauty Board
CVS/pharmacy has revamped its year-old Beauty Board, a panel of beauty experts who provide interactive content and advice for fans of the CVS Beauty Club Facebook page.
NACDS explains health reform ruling to members
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has sent a memo to members that gives the upshot of the Supreme Court’s complex ruling on the health care reform law. In the letter to members on Thursday, Don Bell, senior vice president of legal affairs and general counsel for NACDS noted that the
CVS Caremark names new CIO
Stephen Gold is slated to join CVS Caremark Corp. early next month as the new chief information officer. CVS Caremark said Wednesday that Gold, previously CIO of business communications technology provider Avaya Inc., is scheduled to start in the post on July 9.
Supreme Court: Health care reform law stays
After hearing the first oral arguments in late March, the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the Affordable Care Act (ACA) of 2010, the health care reform law championed by the Obama administration.
In CDC pilot, Walgreens provides free HIV tests
Walgreen Co. is participating in a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) pilot through which it will offer free HIV testing.
Walmart seeks pharmacy hires in Canada
Walmart it has embarked on what it called a "hiring spree" in Canada, including its pharmacies. The discount store giant said Monday that Walmart Canada is opening 47 hiring centers nationwide to support the company’s growth plans and employment of new talent.
Wasson: Walgreens could be on London exchange
Walgreen Co.’s deal to buy a large stake in Alliance Boots, with the aim of acquiring the company later on, could land the U.S. drug chain’s shares on the London exchange.
Some health reform benefits upheld by insurers
With the fate of the health care reform law hanging in the balance, three of the country’s largest health insurers said they would maintain some Affordable Care Act benefits regardless of how the Supreme Court rules on it.
London Drugs gears up for multichannel commerce
As it prepares to launch a new online store, London Drugs is leveraging an e-commerce solution that will enable the western Canada chain to grow across multiple digital channels. Burlington, Mass.
Walgreens responds to pertussis outbreak in Kansas
Walgreen Co. is facilitating access to immunizations for whooping cough at its drug stores in Kansas and Missouri, where authorities are reporting epidemic levels of the highly contagious respiratory infection.
APhA gets pharmacists involved in BP control
The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Foundation has launched the Pharmacy Blood Pressure Challenge, a screening and education initiative that urges pharmacists to help prevent and control high blood pressure.