Senate nixes provision for ‘personal importation’ of Rx
The Senate has voted down a measure that would have enabled personal importation of prescription drugs into the United States.
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NCPA questions CMS calculations for FULs
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is relying on flawed average manufacturer price (AMP) data to calculate new caps on Medicaid pharmacy reimbursement — known as federal upper limits (FULs) — for multiple-source generic prescription drugs, according to the National Community Pharmac
Cardinal tool kit warns seniors of Rx misuse
The Cardinal Health Foundation and the Ohio State University College of Pharmacy are releasing a new, interactive tool kit designed to educate senior citizens about how to avoid misuse of prescription drugs.
No injunctive relief in Express Scripts-Walgreens suit
An arbitrator has denied injunctive relief to Walgreen Co. and Express Scripts Inc. in the pharmacy benefit manager’s lawsuit against the drug chain. Walgreens issued a statement Wednesday announcing the arbitrator’s ruling, which it said was made Sunday evening.
New coalition emerges to oppose PBM merger
A new coalition of consumers, businesses and community pharmacists nationwide has formed to speak out against the proposed merger of pharmacy benefit managers Express Scripts Inc. and Medco Health Solutions Inc.
NACDS to committee: Take care with diabetes care
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has given federal lawmakers focused on deficit reduction a heads-up when it comes to diabetes testing supplies for Medicare patients.
Walgreens realigns merchandising division
In the wake of restructuring of its marketing staff, Walgreen Co. is now shaking things up in merchandising.
People can do more in flu prevention, CVS poll finds
Consumers take care not to pick up germs but could be more diligent in preventing flu, including getting an annual flu shot, according to a recent CVS/pharmacy survey. CVS said Tuesday that the telephone poll of nearly 1,500 U.S.
NCPA ads depict community Rx as cost saver
The National Community Pharmacists Association has devised a pair of new advertisements that spotlight how community pharmacists can help lower federal health care costs.
CVS/pharmacy photo centers get social
CVS/pharmacy has added social network connectivity to all of its photo centers with Kodak Picture Kiosks.
Rexall supports digestive health app
Rexall has teamed up with the Canadian Digestive Health Foundation for the launch of Gi BodyGuard, a free mobile application to help consumers track their gastrointestinal health. The GI Bodyguard mobile app is described as a "digital diary for digestive health.
Walgreens offers free needle disposal system
For National Diabetes Month, Walgreen Co. and Novo Nordisk Inc. have partnered to provide a free needle disposal system for patients who self-inject. The companies said Monday that customers can buy the Sharps Compliance Complete Needle Collection & Disposal System at any Walgreens from Oct.
Rite Aid points Halloween shoppers to website
Rite Aid Corp. is offering shoppers an expanded selection of Halloween products online. The drug store chain said Monday that new this year, Rite Aid customers can choose from an additional 18,000 items available through RiteAid.com.
CVS kicks off gift card-with-purchase promo
CVS/pharmacy has launched a promotion in which loyalty card customers earn free gift cards by purchasing designated items. The drug store chain said Monday that under the promotion, which began Oct. 16 and runs to Dec.
Walgreens, Express Scripts enter agreement in KC; proposal made for Tricare
Walgreen Co. will remain in the Express Scripts Inc. pharmacy network for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City and has made an offer to the pharmacy benefit manager to continue serving the Department of Defense’s Tricare pharmacy program in 2012.
Rite Aid recognized for wellness+ rewards program
Rite Aid Corp.’s wellness+ customer rewards program has received its own reward: the Shopper Technology Institute’s 2011 LEADER Award. Rite Aid said Friday that it won the award, sponsored by IBM, in the loyalty category.