BioScrip appoints new CFO
David Froesel has been named executive vice president, chief financial officer and treasurer at BioScrip Inc. The pharmacy services company said Wednesday that Froesel takes over the CFO post effective immediately.
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Drugstore.com calls Cyber Monday its ‘biggest day ever’
Drugstore.com reported that Cyber Monday set a new one-day record for the company in terms of the number of customer orders. The online health, beauty and vision retailer said late Tuesday that in addition to record order levels on drugstore.com and Beauty.
London Drugs touts Bluetooth offerings with law change
Recently passed legislation on distracted driving in Alberta has London Drugs spotlighting its selection of Bluetooth devices to customers in the province.
Walgreens 90-Day At Retail yields savings for PBM
Walgreen Co. reported that clients of pharmacy benefit manager Navitus Health Solutions have saved $3.3 million in seven months through the Walgreens 90-Day At Retail prescription drug program.
NRF: Encouraging start for holiday retail sales
Shoppers turned out in greater numbers and had a higher average spend this Black Friday weekend versus a year ago, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF).
Kroger, Safeway take part in UnitedHealth Part D program
The Kroger Co. and Safeway Inc. are participating in a UnitedHealthcare Medicare Part D program designed to lower members’ out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs.
Study warns of big changes in Medicare Part D plans
Medicare patients need to be aware of significant formulary changes when choosing a prescription drug plan for next year, according an Avalere Health study of 2011 Medicare Part D plans.
Cardinal names new exec to head Medicine Shoppe
John Fiacco has been appointed vice president of Medicine Shoppe and Medicap Pharmacies and will take over leadership of both drug store franchises from Terry Burnside, who has stepped down, according to Cardinal Health Inc.
NACDS: Accountable care groups should include pharmacists
Pharmacy can play a key role in accountable care organizations (ACOs), which seek to improve health care quality and control costs for patients, according to the National Association of Chain Drug Stores.
Diabetes patients struggle to pay for supplies, poll finds
More than 50% of people with diabetes are finding it a struggle to afford diabetic supplies, according to a survey by diabetes community network dLife. DLife said Tuesday that with the U.S.
London Drugs serves up photo gift software
London Drugs is offering software that enables customers to create photo books on their home computers.
Coalition calls for repeal of ‘cough and cold tax’
A broad coalition of industry groups representing retail pharmacies and makers of over-the-counter drugs is urging Congress to nullify a new health care reform requirement that would prevent consumers from using flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to buy nonprescription medicines.
Walgreens oral oncology program sizes up savings
Walgreen Co. reported that an analysis of more than 1,700 patients in its Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy oncology cycle management program (CMP) showed potential savings of $3 million in first three months of therapy.
Shoppers Drug Mart responds to class-action suit
Shoppers Drug Mart Corp. said two of its licensed associate-owners have filed a $1 billion class-action lawsuit against the company.
Retail outlook for holidays gets a bit brighter
With the holiday shopping season set to kick off at the end of next week, retail industry observers are exhibiting a glimmer of hope that sales will be better this year.
NABP aims to link state prescription monitoring programs
The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) plans to develop an interconnected communications hub for state prescription monitoring programs (PMPs).