Walgreens online exec to keynote eTail West
Miguel Almeida, vice president of online merchandising and operations at Walgreen Co., is slated to deliver a keynote address this week at the eTail West 2010 conference.
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CIPA named Google’s online pharmacy verifier in Canada
The Canadian International Pharmacy Association (CIPA) has been awarded the role of accrediting online pharmacy advertisements in Canada by Google AdWords. Saying that "shopping for pharmacy medicine from google.
Drugstore.com closes SkinStore.com acquisition
Drugstore.com has completed its agreement to acquire Salu Inc., owner and operator of SkinStore.com.
NACDS highlights Rx concerns in federal budget
In a letter to congressional leaders, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores called attention to areas of President Barack Obama’s fiscal 2011 budget proposal that relate directly to community pharmacy’s health care efforts.
Walgreens recognized as innovative health care company
Fast Company magazine has named Walgreen Co. as one of the health care industry’s most innovative companies.
NCPA calls on Senate leader to back DME Rx exemption
The National Community Pharmacists Association is urging Sen. Majority Leader Harry Reid to support an accreditation exemption for pharmacies selling Medicare Part B durable medical equipment before the March 1 enforcement deadline. NCPA said Wednesday that last week Sens. Max Baucus (D., Mont.
Kerr’s Civello represents NACDS at White House event
Kerr Drug chairman and chief executive officer Tony Civello represented the National Association of Chain Drug Stores in a White House event on the economy with President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden.
Walgreens delays exit from Washington Medicaid program
Walgreen Co. said it will keep filling Medicaid prescriptions at its Washington state pharmacies through March 15.
Walgreens to acquire Duane Reade
Walgreen Co. plans to buy metropolitan New York drug chain Duane Reade in a deal valued at nearly $1.1 billion.
NABP applauds Google requirements for online Rx advertisers
The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy has commended Web search and services giant Google for requiring online pharmacy advertisers to show Verified Internet Pharmacy Practice Sites (VIPPS) accreditation.
Tauzin to resign as PhRMA CEO
Billy Tauzin, president and chief executive officer of the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers Association (PhRMA), plans to step down from the post this summer.
RollStream program helps Rx chains comply with CPSIA
RollStream Inc. is offering a program to help pharmacy chains and other retailers join its Certificate Exchange Network (CEN), developed with assistance from the National Association of Chain Drug Stores to facilitate compliance with the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA).
CVS to open its first Puerto Rico stores
CVS Caremark Corp. is entering the Puerto Rico market, with its first stores set to open on the island next week. Plans call for CVS to open nine drug stores in Puerto Rico this year. The first two pharmacy locations are scheduled to open Monday, Feb. 15, in San Juan and Bayamon,
Walgreens ‘shares kisses’ on Times Square billboard
In a Valentine’s Day promotion, Walgreen Co. is inviting people to "share a kiss" in photos posted on the giant electronic billboard at its marquee Times Square store in New York City.
NACDS welcomes bills on Medicaid aid, DME accreditation
Legislation that would extend increased federal assistance to state Medicaid programs and remedy the accreditation requirement for pharmacies selling durable medical equipment (DME) drew praise this week from the National Association of Chain Drug Stores.
CVS plans free health screenings for underserved areas
CVS Caremark Corp. plans hundreds of free health screenings in communities nationwide this year through its A Su Salud (To Your Health) health fairs.