Publix enlists medication adherence specialist
Publix Super Markets Inc. has joined the pharmacy network of Adheris, a provider of direct-to-patient medication adherence programs.
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Rite Aid turns in biggest same-store gain of year
Fueled by the pharmacy, Rite Aid Corp. tallied its largest monthly same-store sales growth for the calendar year in October. Rite Aid on Thursday said that for the four weeks ended Oct. 22, comparable-store sales rose 2.9% versus a year earlier. That marked a rebound from a 1.3% uptick in September
CPhA embarks on flu immunization campaign
The California Pharmacists Association (CPhA) has partnered with PrescribeWellness in the "One Million More" flu shot campaign.
Washington governor highlights savings from generics
Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire spotlighted the success of the state’s Generics First initiative, which has saved millions of dollars in pharmacy costs by steering patients to generic drugs.
CVS research: Many new prescriptions not filled
A new study by researchers at CVS Caremark Corp., Harvard University, and Brigham and Women’s Hospital revealed that 24% of patients given a new medication by their doctor didn’t fill the prescription.
NCPA announces new president, officers
The National Community Pharmacists Association has installed new officers, including a new president, and its board of directors for 2011-12. NCPA inaugurated the new officers and at its 113th NCPA Annual Convention and Trade Exposition this month in Nashville, Tenn.
Winn-Dixie provides intradermal flu shots
Winn-Dixie Stores Inc. has begun offering Fluzone Intradermal flu vaccinations at its in-store pharmacies.
First lady, Chicago mayor tour Walgreens ‘food oasis’ store
Walgreen Co. gave a tour of one of its "food oasis" stores in Chicago to First Lady Michelle Obama and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel. The store visit on Tuesday, part of a mayoral summit hosted by Obama’s Let’s Move! initiative and Emanuel, provided the first lady and the mayor a firsthand look
Rite Aid unveils co-branded Medicare Part D plan
Rite Aid Corp. said it’s giving Medicare beneficiaries a "new choice" for affordable prescription drug coverage via a co-branded Part D plan with pharmacy benefit manager Envision Pharmaceutical Services.
Pharmacies reach ‘breaking point’ with Medi-Cal
Proposed reimbursement cuts have pharmacists in California ready to "flee" Medi-Cal, the state’s Medicaid program, according to the California Pharmacists Association (CPhA).
Lawmakers urge ‘thorough’ FTC review of PBM merger
More than a dozen members of the House of Representatives have sent a letter to the Federal Trade Commission to note their misgivings about the proposed merger of pharmacy benefit managers Express Scripts Inc. and Medco Health Solutions Inc.
CVS promotes three retail executives
CVS Caremark Corp. has promoted three senior executives at its retail pharmacy subsidiary, all of whom now have expanded roles. The company said Monday that Judith Strauss Sansone has been named senior vice president of merchandising for CVS/pharmacy.
FDA: Don’t use jet injectors for flu vaccinations
The Food and Drug Administration is recommending that health care professionals not use injector devices to administer flu vaccines.
Walgreens details merchandising exec changes
Walgreen Co. has taken the wraps off the previously announced realignment of its merchandising division. Joe Magnacca, the drug chain’s president for daily living products and solutions, outlined the personnel changes late last Friday.
NACDS gives take on proposed Medicaid reimbursement caps
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding its draft federal upper limit (FUL) list.
Report: In some categories, independents hold edge
Though the front end has traditionally been the province of chain drug stores, independent pharmacies are driving sales at a faster rate in six health-related categories, according to a new report from Hamacher Resource Group Inc.