The National Community Pharmacists Association is endorsing the Community Pharmacy Fairness Act of 2011, which it said would result in a more competitive market for the delivery of pharmacy services. NCPA said Tuesday that the bill (H.R. 1839), introduced by Rep. Anthony Weiner (D., N.Y.
Publix Super Markets Inc. is closing all Little Clinic health clinics in its stores. The Southeast supermarket chain said on its website that it’s terminating the leases with the 40 retail clinics in Florida and Georgia that operated in its stores under the name The Little Clinic.
CVS Caremark Corp. plans to pilot real-time electronic prior authorization of prescriptions for its pharmacy benefit management clients to speed access to medications and enhance the patient experience.
The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) is encouraging senior citizens nationwide to make a connection with their pharmacist to get a better handle on the prescription medications they’re taking and learn about wellness opportunities.
Sam’s Club has rolled out a new version of U.S. Preventive Medicine’s The Prevention Plan health management program that is customized for small employers.
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has sent a letter to the Office of National Drug Control Policy to show its support of the White House’s strategy to prevent and reduce prescription drug diversion and misuse. NACDS said Friday that its comments in the letter come in the wake of the
Last year the number of electronic prescriptions jumped more than 70% and the number of prescribers routing prescriptions electronically more than doubled, according to a new Surescripts report on e-prescribing.
During times of national emergency, pharmacies have demonstrated unique capabilities in helping citizens and government prepare and respond, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores told a congressional committee.
A new report from the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) shows that medical researchers are big strides in understanding why women suffer disproportionately from various diseases.
AmerisourceBergen Corp. president and chief operating officer Steven Collis, who is slated to take the reins as chief executive officer this summer, has been elected to the company’s board.
John Baumer, a partner with the private equity firm Leonard Green & Partners, has joined the Rite Aid Corp. board of directors. Rite Aid said Thursday that Baumer replaces Leonard Green managing partner Jon Sokoloff, who has resigned from the drug chain’s board.
CVS Caremark Corp. was selected as one of 20 finalists for the 2011 URAC Awards for Best Practices in Health Care Consumer Empowerment and Protection. CVS Caremark said Thursday that its Pharmacy Advisor program was chosen by a panel of judges out of entries from across the country.
A broad coalition of health care retailers, suppliers and organizations has called on Congress to repeal the requirement that prevents consumers from using flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to buy over-the-counter medicines without first getting a doctor’s prescription.
Retail pharmacy groups applauded a pair of events that turned the spotlight on the importance of medication adherence to improving health care outcomes while scaling back costs.
Addressing shareholders for the first time as chief executive officer, Larry Merlo touted the growth potential of CVS Caremark Corp.’s integrated pharmacy business model at its Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Merlo said during the event Wednesday at CVS Caremark’s Woonsocket, R.I.
Over the coming months, Canadian mass merchandise chain Zellers plans to host on-site screening and educational programs for people living with or at risk for diabetes. The Hudson’s Bay Co.
