Rite Aid wins award for growth in e-commerce
Rite Aid Corp. was recognized for e-commerce growth at the 2016 Imagine Excellence Awards, held by digital commerce provider Magento Inc.
Technology
Kellogg promoted to CEO at Omron
Omron Healthcare Inc. has named Ranndy Kellogg as president and chief executive officer. Kellogg, who previously was chief operating officer and took the reins at the new post on Thursday, succeeds former managing executive officer, president and CEO Seiji Takeda.
Edgewell Personal Care unveils six Amazon Dash Buttons
Edgewell Personal Care has made products for six of its brands available via Amazon Dash Buttons. Edgewell said Thursday that Amazon Prime members can now order Schick Hydro, Schick Hydro Silk, Playtex Sport, Carefree, Stayfree and Litter Genie products by pressing the brands’ Amazon Dash Buttons.
Jean Coutu launches Rx image transmission service
Jean Coutu Group has introduced an image transmission service for new prescriptions that’s designed to make it easier for patients to fill medications. The Canadian drug chain said Wednesday that the new service is accessed via the Jean Coutu mobile application.
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.
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.