CVS Health helps colleges go smoke-free
The American Cancer Society and the CVS Health Foundation have awarded grants to 20 U.S. colleges and universities through their Tobacco-Free Generation Campus Initiative (TFGCI). The $3.
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Physicians exhibit knowledge gap with biosimilars
Though the vast majority of specialty physicians know what biosimilars are, their knowledge about these emerging medications falls short, according to a survey by the Biosimilars Forum. Of 1,201 U.S. physicians polled, 76.
Kaleo set to bring back Auvi-Q epinephrine injector
Pharmaceutical company Kaleo plans to reintroduce the Auvi-Q epinephrine auto-injector to the U.S. market in the first half of 2017. For emergency use in treating life-threatening allergic reactions such as anaphylaxis, Auvi-Q is expected to provide an option to the EpiPen from Mylan Inc.
P&G, Rite Aid line up with Steelers’ Brown for video
Procter & Gamble Co. and its home cleaning brands have teamed up with Rite Aid Corp. and the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Antonio Brown to give consumers a chance to win a trip to Super Bowl LI. In a video released Monday on Rite Aid’s YouTube channel and Brown’s Facebook page, the NFL wide receiver calls
Canada makes e-prescribing push
An effort to establish a national e-prescribing platform is under way in Canada. Canada Health Infoway, a national digital health organization, has issued a request-for-proposal to health IT companies for PrescribeIT, a new e-prescribing service for the nation’s health care system.
Jean Coutu kicks off flu shot campaign
The Jean Coutu Group and its affiliated pharmacist-owners have launched a campaign to heighten awareness of the need to get a flu shot.
Rite Aid gets out the vote for pharmacy staff
In recognition of American Pharmacists Month during October, Rite Aid Corp. has kicked off its 13th annual Vote for Your Favorite Pharmacy Team Member contest. The drug chain said Monday that through Oct.
Rite Aid Foundation inaugurates DreamShip
The Rite Aid Foundation helped launch the DreamShip, a hot air balloon that will embark on a year-long journey to raise awareness of Folds of Honor, a nonprofit group that provides educational scholarships to children of fallen or disabled armed services members.
Health Mart kicks off Town Hall tour
Health Mart has launched its fourth Town Hall CE series with events in Birmingham, Ala., and Oak Park, Ill.
Up close and personal with Steve Anderson
NACDS president and CEO Steve Anderson received the 2016 Trade Association CEO of the Year award from CEO Update magazine at the Association Leadership Awards luncheon last week in Washington, D.C.
Video: Mylan CEO testifies at EpiPen hearing
Mylan CEO Heather Bresch gave testimony at a hearing Wednesday afternoon by the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform over the sharp price hike for the EpiPen epinephrine auto-injector since the company acquired the product in 2007.
GlaxoSmithKline tabs consumer health chief as CEO
Emma Walmsley has been named to succeed Sir Andrew Witty as chief executive officer of GlaxoSmithKline plc. The drug maker said Tuesday that Walmsley, CEO of GSK Consumer Healthcare, is slated to take the reins from Witty when he retires on March 31, 2017. Plans call for her to become a member of
CVS Health’s ScriptSync shows results
It’s now over a year that CVS Health launched its ScriptSync medication synchronization program, and for many participants the service has made a difference. CVS said Thursday that in the past year, more than 1 million patients have been enrolled in ScriptSync at CVS Pharmacy.
Shoppers Drug Mart campaigns for women’s health
Shoppers Drug Mart and its associate-owners have launched the 15th annual SHOPPERS LOVE YOU Growing Women’s Health campaign. The Canadian drug chain said that over the next four weeks, its stores will accept donations from customers to help the company raise $3.
CVS Project Health campaign gets under way
CVS Health has kicked off Project Health, its annual campaign to foster access to primary care and promote a preventive approach to health care. CVS said Wednesday that, from Sept. 8 to Dec. 18, it will provide nearly $8 million of free health services through more than 500 Project Health events at