Community Rx solution suite unveiled by Smith Drug
Smith Drug Co. has launched a suite of services that it said gives independent retail pharmacies access to offerings and information previously available only to major chains.
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Omron device combines TENS, heat to ease pain
Omron Healthcare Inc. has announced the retail launch of the Omron HEAT Pain Pro, an over-the-counter medical device that uses soothing heat and TENS technology to alleviate acute muscle and joint pain.
Pursuant Health kiosks to offer ADA Diabetes Risk Test
Next month, Pursuant Health’s national, in-store health kiosk network will begin connecting consumers to the American Diabetes Association’s Diabetes Risk Test.
QS/1 unveils interface for eNGAGE
QS/1 has released an interface that integrates its workflow process with FDS Inc.’s eNGAGE patient management platform. QS/1 said Wednesday that enabling eNGAGE Alert functionality within the QS/1 NRx and PrimeCare pharmacy management systems brings more convenience and added patient detail.
IMS Health, Quintiles wrap up merger
IMS Health and Quintiles have combined to form a new global health care information and service provider, QuintilesIMS. The companies on Monday said they have completed their merger, an all-stock merger-of-equals transaction announced in May. The agreement united IMS Health Holdings, Inc.
Target chief digital officer exits
Target Corp. announced on Friday that chief digital officer Jason Goldberger had left the company, “effective immediately.” Jason Goldberger Goldberger’s responsibilities will be split between two Target executives, the company said in a statement.
McKesson Pharmaserv 7.5 integrates clinical solution
McKesson Pharmacy Systems has released Pharmaserv 7.5, the latest version of its independent pharmacy management software, for general availability.
Fred’s pharmacy executive joins Ateb
Shannon Strickland, a senior vice president for Fred’s Pharmacy, has been hired by Ateb Inc. as vice president of pharmacy execution. Ateb said Thursday that Strickland will lead its independent sales team and select pharmacy chains.
CVS goes national with Curbside Pickup
Following three pilots launched in the spring, CVS Pharmacy is rolling out its CVS Curbside Pickup service to more than 4,000 stores. Plans call for the free service, accessed via the CVS Pharmacy app or CVS.
Familiprix loyalty plan delivers personalized experience
Canadian drug chain Familiprix has seen a strong launch for its FamiliPlus loyalty program, aided by a platform that makes the offering more relevant to customers.
Walmart wraps up Jet.com acquisition
Walmart has finalized its $3.3 billion acquisition of e-tailer Jet.com. The discount store giant said late Monday that with the closing of the deal, which was announced in early August, Jet.
Walgreens launches teledermatology service
Walgreens has launched an online skin care platform that includes a telehealth service for dermatological conditions. Available via Walgreens.
WellDoc, LifeScan team on type 2 diabetes digital solution
Health technology provider WellDoc has entered a commercial partnership with LifeScan Inc., a unit of Johnson & Johnson Diabetes Care Cos., to deliver a digital health solution for type 2 diabetes nationwide.
Surescripts’ new service helps manage population health
Surescripts is expanding to support population health management with its Medication History for Panel Management service.
Ateb tests med sync quality indicators for PQA
Patient care solution provider Ateb Inc. helped test four medication synchronization quality improvement indicators (QIIs) on behalf of the Pharmacy Quality Alliance (PQA).
SDM to add EMR technology provider
Loblaw Cos. plans to buy health care technology company QHR, the provider of Canada’s leading electronic medical records (EMR) platform, in a $170 million deal. Loblaw said Monday that QHR is slated to operate as business within the Shoppers Drug Mart division.