To work, Rx adherence requires an engaged patient
Medication adherence, compliance and persistence are closely related terms, but all call for the involvement of an active patient to be successful.
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NACDS: Organized retail crime bill set for passage
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has commended the House of Representatives for the likely passage of the Organized Retail Theft Investigation and Prosecution Act of 2010, which aims to curb the rising problem of organized retail crime.
FMI to offer online pharmacy tech prep course
The Food Marketing Institute (FMI) plans to roll out an online pharmacy technician certification course as part of food, drug and mass retail career preparation programs being developed with e-learning provider LearnSomething.
Legislation on Rx abuse, diversion moves forward
Three bills to help remedy prescription medication abuse and drug diversion were pushed ahead this week in the House of Representatives, according to the National Association of Chain Drug Stores.
Rite Aid turns in bigger 2Q loss
Refinancing costs and declined sales fueled a larger year-over-year loss at Rite Aid Corp. for the fiscal 2011 second quarter. The drug store chain on Thursday reported a net loss of $197 million, or 23 cents per diluted share, for the second quarter ended Aug. 28, compared with a loss of
Massachusetts leads in electronic prescribing
Massachusetts ranks first in the nation when it comes to the use of electronic prescribing, according to the Surescripts national electronic prescription network.
Supervalu bolsters flu prevention program
Supervalu Inc. said it has "bulked up" its national flu prevention program this year by making specially trained immunizing pharmacists available at nearly all of its supermarket pharmacy locations.
NCPA to HHS: Pharmacists can aid in preventive health care
Officials implementing the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act should turn to community pharmacists to help meet the surge in patient demand for preventive care services expected to arise from health care reform, according to the National Community Pharmacists Association.
Survey: Third of diabetes patients veer from insulin regimen
More than one in three diabetes patients skip doses or fail to take their insulin as prescribed, a new global survey finds. What’s more, patients who didn’t take their insulin stated that they have done so three times in the last month, on average, and 77% of doctors estimate that this number
NACDS says lawmakers on right track with drug safety
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has expressed continued support for the direction of drug safety legislation steered by four leaders of the House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee.
Good Neighbor Pharmacy tops in satisfaction
Good Neighbor Pharmacy turned in the highest overall score in pharmacy customer satisfaction in the J.D. Power and Associates 2010 National Pharmacy Study. The AmerisourceBergen Corp. unit and two other pharmacy franchise networks — Health Mart (part of McKesson Corp.
Rite Aid enables mobile prescription text alerts
Rite Aid Corp. is now giving customers the option to get automatic mobile text alerts when their prescriptions are ready, as well as refill and pickup reminders.
Clinics offer uninsured vouchers for free flu shots at CVS
About 350 community clinics and health centers nationwide will participate in a program by CVS Caremark Corp. and nonprofit group Direct Relief USA to donate up to $5 million in flu shots to patients without health insurance.
Kmart Pharmacy kicks off flu clinics
Kmart Pharmacy has started offering flu shots on a walk-in basis through clinics at more than 900 stores. The discount store chain, part of Sears Holdings Corp., said Monday that its annual flu clinic program runs until Nov. 15. The seasonal flu vaccines cost $25, and those who purchase a flu
Bi-Lo to launch Rx discount card, begins flu shots
Bi-Lo has launched its seasonal flu vaccine program and next month plans to introduce a new prescription discount card. The regional supermarket chain said late last week that its pharmacies are offering discounted flu shots to customers who present their My Bi-Lo BonusCard.
Diabetes AdvantEdge program expanded by Price Chopper
Price Chopper has extended its Diabetes AdvantEdge diabetes management program to include free syringes and pen needles to support insulin-dependent patients and those using other injectable medications.