Renowned business author to keynote NACDS annual meeting
Business author and consultant Jim Collins will serve as a keynote speaker at the National Association of Chain Drug Stores 2010 Annual Meeting.
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NCPA urges care in DME accreditation enforcement
The National Community Pharmacists Association has applauded Senate leaders for calling on the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to exercise care in enforcing the Medicare Part B durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies (DMEPOS) accreditation requirement for pharmac
Duane Reade adds new coffees to its DR Delish line
Duane Reade has rolled out four new premium packaged coffee blends under its DR Delish brand. The drug store chain said Monday that customers can now find the four New York-themed flavors Morning Rush, Fire Fighter’s Joe, Polo Grounds Decaffeinated and Five Points Imperial Blend on store shelves.
NCPA gives testimony on benefits, adoption of e-prescribing
The National Community Pharmacists Association provided written testimony on the experiences of independent pharmacies in accepting electronic prescribing from doctors at the Health Information Technology (HIT) Policy Committee Information Exchange Workgroup hearing.
Rite Aid guides focus on women’s heart health
In support of the American Heart Association’s "Go Red for Women" campaign, Rite Aid Corp. is providing free heart health guides in all of its stores. The drug chain said Monday the guides will be available now through March in stores nationwide as well as online at www.riteaid.com/health/.
BioScrip to buy Critical Homecare Solutions
BioScrip Inc. plans to acquire Critical Homecare Solutions (CHS), a provider of home infusion and chronic and acute care services, in a cash and stock deal valued at $343.2 million.
Exec hired to lead Walgreens fresh food initiative
Walgreen Co. confirmed that it has hired supermarket and convenience store veteran Jim Jensen to lead a new effort to market fresh food and ready-to-eat items.
Paper to state lawmakers highlights pharmacist MTM role
In welcome news for pharmacy chains, the National Council of State Legislatures (NCSL) has released a briefing paper that highlights the value of pharmacist-led medication therapy management (MTM) services, according to the National Association of Chain Drug Stores.
Walgreens to buy three El Amal stores, Rx files
Walgreen Co. plans to acquire three Farmacias El Amal stores in Puerto Rico as well as prescription files from 11 other El Amal pharmacies.
Walgreens collects over $1 million for Haiti quake relief
Walgreen Co. said its stores nationwide have collected more than $1million for the Haiti earthquake relief effort, only days after the retailer enabled customers to make donations. Plans call for stores to continue taking customer donations through the end of the month, Walgreens said Thursday.
First CVS stores in St. Louis open doors
CVS Caremark Corp. has opened its first drug stores in the St. Louis market and plans another there later this year. The pharmacy chain said Thursday that it opened four stores in the market over the past week, including two CVS/pharmacy locations in St. Louis, one in Olivette, Mo., and another in
Standley to become Rite Aid’s chief executive; Sammons to remain chairman
Rite Aid Corp. this summer plans to promote president and chief operating officer John Standley to chief executive officer.
Pharmacy is entering ‘revolutionary times,’ NACDS official says
As throughout its history, community pharmacy again will need to adapt to a new environment as the nation embraces health care reform, among other changes, Edith Rosato, senior vice president of pharmacy affairs for the National Association of Chain Drug Stores, said in a presentation to the Massach
CVS: ExtraCare delivers more savings in ’09
CVS/pharmacy said its ExtraCare loyalty card program delivered more savings to customers in 2009 and expanded its user base. The drug store chain, operated by CVS Caremark Corp., said Tuesday that ExtraCare cardholders received a total of more than $1.9 billion in savings and rewards during 2009.
NACDS chief to Rx students: Make an impact
Steve Anderson, president and chief executive officer of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores, urged students to become pharmacy advocates to help advance the profession in an address at the Ohio Northern University Rudolph H. Raabe College of Pharmacy.
Walgreens awarded accreditation for specialty pharmacy
Walgreen Co. has been awarded accreditation as a specialty pharmacy provider from URAC.