Congressman honored by HDMA for Rx leadership
The Healthcare Distribution Management Association (HDMA) has recognized Rep. Gene Green (D., Texas) with its Rx Safety and Healthcare Leadership Award.
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Walgreens promotes two in beauty, personal care
Walgreen Co. has made some personnel changes in its beauty care and personal care organization.
Walgreens, Johns Hopkins partner on disease management
Walgreen Co. and Johns Hopkins Medicine have entered an agreement to spur collaboration on population-based research and jointly review and develop protocols to improve the health outcomes of patients with chronic diseases.
NACDS gives Senate input on prescription drug misuse
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has submitted a statement to a Senate subcommittee to explain how pharmacy chains can help clamp down on prescription drug abuse and diversion.
CVS exec: Better communications, better Rx adherence
A personalized consumer communications program aimed at encouraging patients to take their medications as doctors direct is yielding some promising results, according to CVS Caremark Corp.
NCPA backs Medicare diabetes supplies bill
The National Community Pharmacists Association has endorsed legislation that would exempt diabetes testing supplies provided by small community pharmacies from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) competitive bidding program and pricing for Medicare Part B durable medical equipment,
Shoppers Drug Mart CEO search winds down
Shareholders at the Shoppers Drug Mart (SDM) annual meeting earlier this month got to see that the Canadian drug chain is in good hands, as David Williams performed capably as interim president and chief executive officer.
Former A&P exec to head construction at Rite Aid
David Kelly is slated to join Rite Aid Corp. at the end of this month as group vice president of construction.
Pharmacists get more latitude to immunize in Louisiana
The Louisiana State Senate has approved legislation that would expand the authority given to pharmacists to administer vaccinations. The National Association of Chain Drug Stores on Friday applauded the measure, which it said would help prevent 14 million cases of disease and 33,000 deaths annually.
Jean Coutu enables photo prints via iPhone
The Jean Coutu Group has introduced Jean CoutuPhoto Boutique, a new mobile application function that lets iPhone users order photo prints on the go.
Kerr Drug provides Rx disposal solution
Kerr Drug is giving customers an easy way to safely dispose of unwanted, unused or expired medications. The North Carolina drug store chain said it plans to offer TakeAway Environmental Return System Envelopes, from Sharps Compliance Corp., at all Kerr pharmacies starting on May 23.
MinuteClinic partners with Virginia health network
MinuteClinic has entered into a clinical affiliation with Inova Health System, a health care services network in northern Virginia.
NACDS speaks up on safe use of pediatric acetaminophen
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores gave its take on the safe use of pediatric acetaminophen products to the Food and Drug Administration.
New exec director named at APhA Foundation
Mindy Smith has been appointed executive director at the American Pharmacists Association Foundation. The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) said Tuesday that Smith joins the foundation from the Arizona Pharmacy Alliance (AzPA), where she was chief executive officer.
CVS/pharmacy helps shoppers at the pump
Starting this weekend, CVS/pharmacy will begin offering shoppers a gasoline gift card for buying a certain amount of essential items. The drug store chain said Wednesday that from May 22 to Aug.
Pharmaca enlists social media to promote sun care
Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy is teaming up with Own Bio-Activating Skin Care and GoodGuide in a campaign to raise public awareness of sun protection.