Loblaw extends pharmacy hours, deploys Rx tech
Loblaw Cos. has extended pharmacy hours for several of its supermarket banners in Ontario and is implementing technology to speed the filling of prescriptions.
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CVS Caremark to deploy consumer ‘engine’
This month, CVS Caremark Corp. expects to begin rolling out its Consumer Engagement Engine, which provides real-time clinical messaging to pharmacists.
Walgreens partners in vitamin D giveaways
Walgreen Co., Aetna and the United Way are continuing their efforts to boost awareness of the need for adequate vitamin D intake, including giveaways of the essential vitamin this weekend. During the May 30 Coca-Cola Family Fest at Columbia, S.C.
NACDS: Retailers joining network for CPSIA compliance
More than 10 major retailers, representing over $150 billion in chain drug sales, have joined the Certificate Exchange Network (CEN) offered by the National Association of Chain Drug Stores and technology provider RollStream.
Rite Aid promotes safe summer skin care
This weekend, Rite Aid Corp. plans to kick off its summer skin care program that includes free skin cancer screenings and a complimentary skin care guide. Done in partnership with The Skin Cancer Foundation, the program launches May 30, Rite Aid said Wednesday. The drug store chain is hosting the
Poll: Pharmacists top list as trusted info source
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has applauded a ResearchAmerica poll finding that pharmacists were rated as the most trustworthy source for health and medical research information. NACDS said Wednesday that one question in the survey, conducted in February by Charlton Research Co.
CVS updates Congress on Rx career program
CVS Caremark Corp. has surpassed its 10-year Pathways to Pharmacy program goal of introducing 1 million youths to a potential pharmacy career.
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 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.
Shoppers Drug Mart to boost photo services
Continuing its push to expand its digital product offerings, Shoppers Drug Mart plans to enhance its photo services under a new partnership with Fujifilm.
U.K.’s Asda to sell some cancer medications at cost
Starting next week, British food and drug retailer Asda plans to sell all privately prescribed cancer treatment drugs on a not-for-profit basis, a move that it called a "world first.
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
Study: Children’s prescription use for chronic conditions rises
More than one in four insured children in the United States and nearly 30% of 10- to 19-year-olds took at least one prescription medication to treat a chronic condition last year, according to the Medco 2010 Drug Trend Report.