Pharmacy chains emerge as catalyst for change
Chain drug pharmacies are not just reacting to change in the health care system. They’re driving it.
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Pharmacy & Tech Conference looks to the future
Chain drug retailing executives spotlighted the expanding role of community pharmacy and emerging models of health care in kicking off the National Association of Chain Drug Stores Pharmacy & Technology Conference this weekend.
Navarro opens prescription fulfillment center
Navarro Discount Pharmacy has launched a fulfillment center facility for prescription medications under the name Navarro Health Services.
Walmart augments immunization services
Walmart is launching an expanded roster of vaccinations in more than 2,700 Walmart discount stores.
NACDS Foundation grants fund Rx school health fairs
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation has announced the recipients of the "Million Hearts Team Up, Pressure Down" public education grants.
Campaign aims for 1 million more flu vaccinations
Working with state pharmacy associations, health care solution provider PrescribeWellness has begun a push to boost the flu vaccination rate by 1 million more Americans.
CVS enables same-day photo pickup via mobile app
CVS/pharmacy has added a new photo service to its CVS Mobile application that enables customers to print photos from their smartphone camera or CVSphoto.com account for same-day pickup at any CVS drug store.
Thrifty White introduces ‘smart’ cap to spur Rx compliance
In another move to help patients stick to their drug regimens, Thrifty White Pharmacy is offering the Rx Timer Cap, a "smart" cap for prescription medication bottles. Like a stopwatch, the Rx Timer Cap automatically counts the minutes and hours since patients last took their medication.
Walgreens to deploy EHR platform chainwide
Walgreen Co. is implementing an electronic health record (EHR) solution from Greenway Medical Technologies Inc. that’s expected to better integrate the health care services that the drug chain offers in its stores.
Bartell donates thousands of reading glasses
Bartell Drugs has donated reading eyeglasses to health care relief group Medical Teams International for distribution in impoverished communities in 18 countries.
Jean Coutu Group marks opening of 400th store
The Jean Coutu Group has inaugurated the 400th drug store in its franchise network. The Canadian drug chain said it held a grand opening event on Tuesday for the 11,075-square-foot store, located on Saint-Laurent Boulevard in the Crémazie area of Montreal.
Rite Aid begins carrying affordable natural food line
Rite Aid Corp. has rolled out Wholesome Goodness, a line of affordable natural foods, at its more than 4,600 drug stores nationwide. The Chicago-based food company said that Rite Aid is the first drug chain to carry the Wholesome Goodness line.
Winn-Dixie, BI-LO kick off ‘Shield Yourself’ campaign
Encouraging people to protect their health, Winn-Dixie Stores and BI-LO have launched a flu vaccination program, which offers customers three options for getting a flu vaccine. Dubbed "Shield Yourself," the campaign is offering flu shots without an appointment at any Winn-Dixie or BI-LO pharmacy.
CVS makes its flu shot pitch to consumers
CVS/pharmacy and MinuteClinic have begun offering flu shots at all of their locations nationwide. And this year, the CVS Caremark subsidiaries are spelling out the reasons why they’re the place for consumers to go to get vaccinated.
Rexall adds ‘lite’ version of food intolerance test
Katz Group Canada’s Rexall and Rexall Pharma Plus drug stores are offering a lower-priced version of the Hemocode food intolerance system. Called Hemocode Lite, the solution helps people identify and manage sensitivities to 60 of the most common foods, according to Gemoscan Canada Inc.