NACDS Foundation sponsors March of Dimes Gourmet Gala
During the March of Dimes Gourmet Gala in Washington Tuesday, April 17, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Foundation returned as a Platinum Sponsor of the event.
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Atlanta is top Red Nose Day fundraiser
In support of the fourth annual Red Nose Day in the U.S., Walgreens today released the latest rankings for its Every One Counts Hometown Challenge, which shows Atlanta as the top market for overall Red Nose Day fundraising activity. The challenge features 10 U.S.
Wegmans and higi launch data-driven integration
CHICAGO – Health screening kiosk supplier higi today announced an initiative with Wegmans Food Markets Inc. to allow the grocer’s customers and employees to link their health data directly to the chain’s pharmacy management system.
Study: Rx vaccines can save time, money
Patients could save time and money if federal law is reformed to allow pharmacists to administer all Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended vaccines, a study released today by the Pacific Research Institute found. Click here to download a copy of the study.
Seema Verma, CMS administrator, to keynote PQA 2018 Annual Meeting
Seema Verma, administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, will provide the opening keynote for the Pharmacy Quality Alliance’s 2018 Annual Meeting at the Hilton Baltimore next month.
Albertsons-Rite Aid a good match, despite snags
Albertsons Cos.’ deal to acquire Rite Aid Corp. looks to be a “win-win for both companies,” yet the merger wouldn’t be a cakewalk to see through successfully, observes Diana Sheehan, director of research and insights at retail specialist Kantar Consulting.
Rite Aid broadens access to naloxone
Rite Aid Corp. has expanded nonprescription access to naloxone, an opioid-overdose reversal drug, to four more states. Rite Aid said Tuesday that naloxone is now available without a prescription at more than 440 pharmacies in Kentucky, Ohio, Oregon and Vermont, subject to state regulations.
Senators question pricing of Mylan’s EpiPen
Senate leaders have voiced concerns about a price surge for Mylan Inc.’s EpiPen, an epinephrine auto-injector for treating anaphylaxis, or potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R, Iowa), chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and Sens. Susan Collins (R.
APhA hails lawmakers’ support of provider status bill
The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) applauded remarks by two congressmen in support of pharmacist provider status legislation. APhA said Reps. Ron Kind (D., Wis.) and Todd Young (R., Ind.
Steripod offers toothbrush protection solution
Bonfit America Inc. is spotlighting its Steripod toothbrush protector for National Children’s Dental Health Month, held in February by the American Dental Association. The clip-on Steripod protector fits any standard or electronic toothbrush.
Rite Aid team earns Retailer of the Year honors
Rite Aid Corp. is widening the scope of health and wellness retailing.
Retailer of Year honors go to Pessina
When asked what motivates him, Stefano Pessina, the driving force behind the creation of Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA), says simply, “I like to build things.” The understated elegance of the response typifies the man, but it underplays the magnitude of his achievement.