Program offers Rx students joint pharmacy, business degree
A new University of Tennessee program aims to develop pharmacy students who are equipped to make decisions on key business issues facing the pharmacy today.
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NACDS backs bill encouraging generics in Medicaid
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores is supporting legislation that would give states incentive to use generic drugs for Medicaid patients to achieve savings. NACDS said Friday that it has sent a letter of support to the sponsor of the Affordable Medicines Utilization Act of 2011 (S.
Walgreens set to be top retail host for electric vehicle charging
Walgreen Co. plans to offer electric vehicle charging stations at about 800 locations nationwide by the end of this year, which the drug store chain reported would make it the country’s largest retail host.
Rx groups: Express Scripts-Medco deal ‘too big’
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores and the National Community Pharmacists Association gave a thumbs-down to the proposed merger of Express Scripts Inc. and Medco Health Solutions Inc., saying the deal would create an unlevel playing field.
Shoppers Drug Mart ekes out 2Q gains
Sales and earnings inched up in the second quarter at Shoppers Drug Mart Corp., whose chief executive noted that the company still generated growth despite government reforms that are squeezing pharmacy business.
Ex-Rite Aid HR executive joins OfficeMax
Former Rite Aid Corp. executive Steve Parsons next week is slated to begin a new post as the top human resources officer at OfficeMax Inc. The office supply store chain said Thursday that Parsons has been appointed executive vice president and chief human resources officer, effective July 25.
Express Scripts to acquire rival PBM Medco
Express Scripts Inc. plans to buy Medco Health Solutions Inc. in a cash and stock deal valued at $29.1 billion.
Walgreens makes ‘food oasis’ commitment
In an event at the White House, Walgreen Co. announced a commitment to convert or open at least 1,000 "food oasis" drug stores nationwide over the next five years.
Walgreens social media exec to keynote digital expo
Adam Kmiec, director of social media at Walgreen Co., is slated to deliver a keynote address at the Digital World Expo this fall in Las Vegas.
Take Care enters clinical relationship in New Orleans
Take Care Health Systems has formed a wide-ranging clinical and professional collaborative alliance with Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center (LSUHSC) and LSU Healthcare Network (LSUHN) in New Orleans. The Walgreen Co.
Former CVS exec joins change:healthcare
Former CVS Caremark Corp. executive Douglas Ghertner has been named president at change:healthcare. The health care cost transparency firm said Tuesday that Ghertner, previously senior vice president for client solutions at CVS Caremark, assumes the president’s post effective immediately.
Rexall deploys Visa contactless payment system
Katz Group’s Rexall drug chain has implemented Visa payWave contactless payment technology at its checkout stations.
New Duane Reade reflects Walgreens’ transformation
The 22,000-square-foot Duane Reade drug store that opened at 40 Wall Street for the first time in the days immediately following the Independence Day holiday has already received more news coverage and wider, more favorable exposure than any drug store that has yet opened its doors in America.
Walgreens sees high adherence in specialty Rx program
Walgreen Co. reported that its specialty pharmacy is realizing medication adherence rates as high as 96% through its hepatitis C therapy management programs.
Bill to restore FSA use for OTCs backed by NCPA, CHPA
The National Community Pharmacists Association and the Consumer Healthcare Products Association have endorsed a bipartisan bill to enable consumers to buy over-the-counter medications via flexible spending accounts (FSAs) and health savings accounts (HSAs) without needing a prescription.
NACDS speaks up for Rx amid debt ceiling debate
As President Barack Obama and congressional Democrats and Republicans square off over raising the debt ceiling, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores aims to ensure that patient access to pharmacy services isn’t curtailed.