Kerr Drug has launched an online store finder for its free prescription delivery program. The regional drug chain, which has 90 stores in North Carolina, said customers can now visit kerrdrugdelivers.com to find the nearest Kerr pharmacy to request free delivery.
The stage has been set for telepharmacy in Ontario, where the government has approved regulations that enable remote prescription dispensing throughout the province.
A federal report on the rise of counterfeit drugs drew comment this week from the National Association of Chain Drug Stores, which welcomes the government’s efforts to tackle the issue but opposes the mandate for a national track-and-trace system.
Walgreen Co. this weekend plans to sponsor American Red Cross life-saving training events at over 100 drug stores nationwide. To be held Saturday, March 19, the events are in honor of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and those involved in the shooting in Tucson, Ariz., Walgreens said.
For its efforts in diabetes prevention and care, Giant Eagle has received the American Diabetes Association’s (ADA) Chairman’s Citation Award.
Bartell Drugs next week plans to hold its Health & Beauty Event, which will feature health screenings, cosmetics demonstrations, hair care tips and product samples.
Walgreen Co., CVS Caremark Corp. and Rite Aid Corp.
Drugstore.com has partnered with Parents Deals, a new web site from Parents.com, to offer discounts on baby, children’s and family personal care products. The online retailer said Wednesday that it’s providing a 33% discount on a total value Parents Deals shopping card.
Face-to-face interaction between patients and pharmacists can boost medication adherence and cut costs from the health care system, according Cheryl Pegus, chief medical officer at Walgreen Co.
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) has announced its lineup of speakers for the 2011 NACDS Annual Meeting. NACDS said the speakers for this year’s Annual Meeting, which is being held April 30 to May 3 in Scottsdale, Ariz.
R. David Yost, chief executive officer of AmerisourceBergen Corp., is slated to retire from the company this summer and be succeeded by chief operating officer Steven Collis.
Quebec’s pharmacy professional organization has called on provincial lawmakers to expand the range of health care services that pharmacists can perform.
Rite Aid Corp. has introduced specially designed envelopes to help customers safely dispose of unused, expired or unwanted medications. The drug store chain said Monday that the envelopes are available for purchase at its pharmacies for $3.99, including postage.
BioScrip Inc. saw overall revenue and pharmacy services sales rise for its fiscal 2010 fourth quarter and full year but posted a net loss in both periods. The company said Friday that total sales for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, 2010, climbed 31.9% year over year to $450.4 million, mainly as
In tandem with its RxImpact Day lobbying drive on Capitol Hill, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores has relaunched its paid advertising campaign to communicate the integral role pharmacy plays in the health care delivery system.
In a victory for brick-and-mortar retailers, Walgreen Co. has applauded Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn for signing into law a bill that expands application of the state’s sales tax.
