Navarro makes more vaccines available
Navarro Discount Pharmacy has expanded its menu of vaccines at all of its 31 drug stores in South Florida.
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Health Mart aims to extend reach even further
The emergence of Health Mart as a major force in community pharmacy is one of the industry’s most compelling stories in recent years. Starting from a base of some 250 members in 2004, the network of franchised drug stores is nearing the 3,000 mark, and plans call for more expansion. “We’ve enjoyed
Pratt Award goes to IMS Health’s Doug Long
Doug Long, vice president of industry relations for IMS Health Inc., has received the Harold W. Pratt Award, the highest honor bestowed by the National Association of Chain Drug Stores.
NCPA backs Pennsylvania pharmacy audit reform bill
The National Community Pharmacists Association is calling on lawmakers in Pennsylvania to pass legislation to establish fair standards for pharmacy audits by pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). NCPA said this week that it has sent a letter to Pennsylvania state leaders urging them to support H.B.
NACDS Foundation honors community pharmacy leaders
Donors to the National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation recognized leaders in community pharmacy with contributions at the 2012 NACDS Pharmacy and Technology Conference.
Supervalu pharmacies begin flu vaccinations
Supervalu Inc. is now administering flu immunizations at its nearly 800 supermarket pharmacy locations. The food and drug retailer said Tuesday that it has an ample supply of flu vaccine and specially trained immunizing pharmacists available now at all pharmacy locations.
Walgreens photo app goes live on Facebook
Walgreen Co. has launched an application built into the social media website Facebook that enables users to print their photos, including "likes" and comments, at any Walgreens drug store nationwide.
Costco raises profile of its pharmacies
Few other pharmacies fill as clear a niche as those operated by Costco Wholesale Corp. “I think the single thing that most sets us apart is low price,” senior vice president of pharmacy Victor Curtis says.
Most claims dismissed in antitrust suit vs. ESI-Medco
A federal judge has dismissed most of the claims made by the National Association of Chain Drug Stores, the National Community Pharmacists Association and nine independent pharmacies in their antitrust lawsuit against the merger of Express Scripts Inc. and Medco Health Solutions Inc.
Stop & Shop kicks off flu shot initiative
Stop & Shop Supermarket Co. has begun providing flu vaccinations at all of its in-store pharmacies. The Ahold USA supermarket chain said Monday that flu shots are being offered on a walk-in basis and available from Stop & Shop pharmacists whenever the pharmacy is open.
Each new Duane Reade is a departure
Duane Reade has proven equal to the challenge of creating a worthy successor to its flagship store at 40 Wall Street in Manhattan, which after its debut in July 2011, quickly became a model of what the 21st-century drug store can be. Duane Reade’s store at 100 Broadway is housed in the
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.
Wasson: NACDS gears up for next-gen trade show
physically and emotionally. Community pharmacy is uniquely positioned to help patients achieve total health, and now we have an even greater opportunity to
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.