Continuing its push to improve health care outcomes for diabetes patients, CVS Caremark Corp. has extended its ExtraCare loyalty program to provide savings and rewards on the purchase of over-the-counter diabetes-related products plus wellness education benefits.
The National Community Pharmacists Association has applauded lawmakers for legislation that aims to remove diabetes supplies provided by small pharmacies from the bidding program for Medicare Part B durable medical equipment. NCPA praised Reps. Peter Welch (D., Vt.) and Mike Rogers (R., Mich.
MinuteClinic is offering complimentary A1c blood glucose tests on a walk-in basis at select locations inside CVS/pharmacy stores. The CVS Caremark Corp.
CVS Caremark Corp. has entered a multiyear agreement with LMG Insight & Communication, a subsidiary of Groupe Aeroplan Inc., for shopper intelligence services.
Retail health clinics are an effective and affordable care option for allergy sufferers when they’re unable to see their primary care doctor, according to a study by health benefit provider WellPoint Inc.
About 100 Walgreens stores in Florida recently hosted Maybelline makeup makeover events that introduced new eye and lip products to drug store customers. Cosmetic Promotions Inc.
Chronic headache sufferers often experience "rebound headaches" by overdoing it with nonprescription pain relievers, research by Consumer Reports finds.
A federal court this week handed down an injunction to stop two new reductions on payments to pharmacies in California’s Medi-Cal program, according to the California Pharmacists Association (CPhA). The association said Judge Christina Snyder of the U.S.
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores reported that over 100 first-time exhibitors will showcase their offerings at the 2010 NACDS Marketplace Conference, which kicks off next month in San Diego.
CVS Caremark Corp. and Walgreen Co. have stepped up with donations and/or supplies to assist relief efforts for the devastating floods that hit several southeastern states.
Drugstore.com tallied a double-digit increase in revenue for its fiscal 2010 first quarter, but earnings took a hit in part due to acquisition costs. The online retailer late Wednesday said sales for the first quarter ended April 4 jumped 20% to $118.3 million from $98.
Drugstore.com plans to sell its pharmacy business to BioScrip Inc., which then will become the pharmacy services provider for the online retailer’s customers. Under the agreement, announced late Wednesday, drugstore.com will sell its DS Pharmacy assets to BioScrip Pharmacy Services for $10.
A report by Internet compliance firms LegitScript and KnujOn has identified five Internet firms providing domain name registration services to so-called "rogue" Internet pharmacies that display fake pharmacy licenses or sell prescription drugs without a prescription.
With health care reform set to boost the number of patients, in-store clinics can play a pivotal role by providing a convenient and affordable outlet for services, according to CVS Caremark Corp. chief medical officer Troy Brennan.
Kathleen Jaeger, president and chief executive officer of the Generic Pharmaceutical Association (GPhA), plans to leave the generic drug industry trade group next month. GPhA chairman Paul Bisaro stated Tuesday that Jaeger’s resignation will be effective June 30.
Helped by the recently acquired Duane Reade stores, Walgreen Co. reported a healthy sales increase for April, although same-store sales dipped in the month. The drug store chain said Wednesday that April sales totaled $5.68 billion, up 5.9% from $5.36 billion a year earlier.
