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University dedicates Duane Reade Rx care lab

Students at Long Island University’s Arnold & Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences now have their own pharmacy on campus, thanks to a new, state-of-the-art pharmaceutical care laboratory built with funds donated by Duane Reade.

Navarro promotes pair of executives

Navarro promotes pair of executives

Navarro Discount Pharmacies has bolstered its pharmacy leadership team with the promotion of two executives. The 28-store South Florida drug chain said Monday that it has appointed Jose Alvarez as vice president of merchandising and Angel Colls as director of category management.

Study: Home monitoring, Web tools help control hypertension

The use of at-home blood pressure monitors and Web-based reporting tools that connect clinicians and patients via the Internet significantly improves patients’ ability to manage their high blood pressure to healthy levels, according to research from Kaiser Permanente.

CVS donates 600,000 diapers for needy families

CVS/pharmacy has made what it called a record-breaking donation of 600,000 diapers to LA Diaper Drive, a volunteer organization that provides diapers to low-income families in the Los Angeles area through a network of community charitable organizations.

NCPA gives thumbs up to FMAP extension in ‘jobs bill’

Noting the financial hardships gripping many state budgets, the National Community Pharmacists Association applauded congressional leaders for proposing to continue a funding hike for Medicaid as part of economic stimulus legislation. NCPA said Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D., Mont.

Rite Aid launches new private-label baby care line

Rite Aid plans to roll out a new private-brand line of baby care items called Tugaboos, with the first product — Tugaboos diapers — available now at all of the drug chain’s stores. The retailer said Thursday that Tugaboos compare in quality to the national brands but are priced much lower. The

Drugstore.com launches salon/spa microsite

Adding to its roster of online stores, drugstore.com has launched DeluxeSalonSupply.com, a business-to-business microsite that provides products and supplies to salon and spa operators. Drugstore.com, which went live with the site this week, said DeluxeSalonSupply.