Pharmacies boost controlled substance e-scripts
Last year, retail pharmacies greatly accelerated implementation of technology for electronic prescribing of controlled substances (EPCS). Eighty-two percent of U.S.
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Innovation collaborates on pharmacy operations paper
The Advanced Systems Division of pharmacy automation provider Innovation partnered with the Binghamton University Watson Institute for Systems Excellence (BU WISE) on a thesis paper published in the journal Expert Systems With Applications (ESWA).
NACDS promotes IT director to VP
Vishal Bhatia has been promoted to vice president of information services and information services security officer at the National Association of Chain Drug Stores. NACDS said Monday that Bhatia, previously a director, will lead the association’s information services function.
FLAVORx to premiere new flavoring device
This week, Maryland Secretary of Commerce Mike Gill will take part in the unveiling of FlavorMaster, a new medication flavoring device developed by FLAVORx Inc. and Fillmaster Systems LLC.
Roche integrates Accu-Chek Connect with Apple Health
Roche Diabetes Care has integrated its Accu-Chek Connect System with the Apple Health app on iPhone.
Wegmans stores to get higi health stations
Higi health stations are slated to be deployed at all Wegmans Food Markets Inc. supermarket and corporate locations.
Surescripts National Record Locator Service goes live
Surescripts has activated its National Record Locator Service, an interoperable platform that enables health providers to locate and exchange patient records stored in any care location nationwide.
Health Mart pharmacy adopts Rx adherence packaging
Phillips Health Mart Pharmacy has begun offering retail customers prescription packaging designed to improve medication adherence.
Rite Aid offers talking Rx devices to visually impaired
Rite Aid pharmacies have begun providing talking prescription devices to help customers with visual impairments. The drug chain said Thursday that the devices, available at all of its approximately 4,600 stors, will be offered free upon request to customers who are blind or visually impaired.
McKesson AccessHealth eyes improved Rx reimbursements
McKesson AccessHealth has expanded its suite of reimbursement and performance enhancement solutions for community pharmacies.
Cardinal Health bullish on medication synchronization
Cardinal Health Inc. said its new medication synchronization program, MedSync Advantage, offers manifold benefits for community pharmacies in terms of patient care and efficiency.
Jean Coutu launches new Health Record tool
Jean Coutu Group has upgraded its online health care management platform to make it easier for families to access and keep track of their pharmacy and other health information.
Mscripts, McKesson plan mobile delivery of Rx coupons, texts
Pharmacies will be able to send patients digital coupons and messages at key points in their treatment through a partnership between mobile pharmacy provider mscripts and McKesson Patient Relationship Solutions (MPRS).
PharmaSmart, CDR launch ‘Pharmacist Challenge’
PharmaSmart International Inc. and Chain Drug Review have launched a partnership designed to help pharmacy patients lower their blood pressure. Over the next year, the first-of-its-kind collaboration aims to generate awareness in U.S.
London Drugs deploys new photo kiosks chainwide
London Drugs has rolled out new photo kiosks at all stores and launched a new Photolab website. The western Canada drug chain said Thursday the new touchscreen photo stations have been installed in the Photolab departments at its 78 stores in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
Rx DrugSAFE to be sold at CVS stores
Rx Safes Inc. has landed distribution for its Rx DrugSAFE secure home medication safe at CVS/pharmacy. Plans call for Rx DrugSAFE to become available initially at select CVS drug stores in New York and Nevada, with a larger rollout slated later on, Rx Safes said Tuesday.