Winn-Dixie launches pharmacy translation service
Winn-Dixie Stores Inc. has introduced WD RxConnect Translate, a language translation service, at select in-store pharmacies across its Southeast market area.
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NACDS Foundation elects new board members
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation has announced seven new members for its board of directors.
Congress urged to extend hike in Medicaid assistance
Pointing to the impact on state budgets, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores has called on members of Congress to continue the increase to the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP).
Merlo elected NACDS chairman, Wasson as treasurer
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores elected CVS/pharmacy president Larry Merlo as NACDS chairman and named new officers, a new Executive Committee member and three new board members at the 2010 NACDS Annual Meeting. Merlo, who also is executive vice president at CVS Caremark Corp.
Q&A: Anderson keeps NACDS focused
For the past 12 months the National Association of Chain Drug Stores and its president and chief executive officer, Steve Anderson, have been actively engaged in fighting on the front lines in the battle over health care reform.
<i>Chain Drug Review</i>: The Top 10 Drug Chains
The biggest retailers got stronger, but all in all the chain drug sector turned in an impressive performance in 2009. CVS Caremark Corp.
Anderson: Industry delivering a health ‘renaissance’
Leaders of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores underscored the group’s value to members and its ability to influence public policy by communicating pharmacy’s and suppliers’ work to improve lives and society in remarks at the 2010 NACDS Annual Meeting.
Senate drug abuse bill endorsed by NACDS
In a letter to Senate leaders, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores voiced its support of legislation that would take a community-level approach to stopping drug abuse, including abuse of prescription and nonprescription medication and methamphetamine.
Rite Aid to test live online Rx consultations
Rite Aid Corp. plans to pilot an online service from American Well Inc. that would enable patients to have live, interactive consultations with the drug store chain’s pharmacists.
‘Protect Your Pharmacy Week’ targets crime vs. drug stores
The National Community Pharmacists Association, Purdue Pharma and the FBI’s Law Enforcement Executive Development Association (LEEDA) are recognizing the week of April 19 to 23 as "Protect Your Pharmacy Week.
NACDS Annual Meeting kicks off this weekend
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores 2010 Annual Meeting gets under way on Saturday at The Breakers in Palm Beach, Fla. NACDS president and chief executive officer Steve Anderson reported that this year’s Annual Meeting, which runs April 24 to 27, has generated an uptick in attendance.
APhA: Pharmacists have big influence on OTC purchases
According to an American Pharmacists Association (APhA) study, 82% of consumers buy over-the-counter products recommended by their pharmacist.
Walgreens, AARP Wellness Tour rolls on
Walgreen Co. and AARP have launched the second leg of their two-year national mobile health screening tour, which aims to provide more than $60 million of free health screenings by April 2011.
CVS: Specialty pharmacy team can spur Rx adherence
A CVS Caremark Corp. survey of specialty pharmacy patients found that nearly 70% believe their pharmacy team played a key role in encouraging them to take their medications as prescribed.
Shoppers Drug Mart to pilot sale of Rogers wireless devices
Shoppers Drug Mart Corp. this summer plans to test the sale of cell phones and wireless handheld devices from Rogers Communications Inc. in select stores.
Berwick named by Obama to head CMS
President Barack Obama has nominated Harvard professor Dr. Donald Berwick, a health care policy expert, as administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).