Simple Meds aims to simplify Rx
Over the past few years, a number of online pharmacy operators have emerged with one thing in mind: to make it easier for people to get their medications and take them correctly.
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Conception Kit becomes available at U.S. pharmacies
Conceivex Inc. has rolled out a new at-home infertility treatment available by prescription through most pharmacies nationwide.
Enterprising analytics at CVS Health
CVS Health this week posted a series of videos that spotlight the role of analytics at the company, particularly in its mission to put people on the path to better health.
More happenings at the Total Store Expo
Health care and technology were the key themes at the 2016 NACDS Total Store Expo on Monday, the third day of the show.
‘We need end-to-end thinking about health care’
National Association of Chain Drug Stores leaders told retailers and suppliers at the 2016 NACDS Total Store Expo that they’re well-positioned to help the nation meet challenges in health care.
Total Store Expo Highlights: Meet the Retailer
Headlining the first day of the 2016 NACDS Total Store Expo in Boston was the Meet the Retailer event, in which suppliers get to interact with retailers firsthand in scores of face-to-face meetings.
Sanofi Pasteur begins shipment of flu vaccines
Sanofi Pasteur is shipping its first doses of Fluzone vaccines for the 2016-17 flu season following their release by the Food and Drug Administration. Sanofi’s vaccines division said the shipment marks the start of more than 65 million doses of seasonal flu shots that it will deliver to U.S.
Fla. community pharmacy has personal touch
Personal service remains the bailiwick of independent community pharmacies. In fact, for many consumers, that’s the chief reason for choosing an independent drug store over a chain pharmacy.
Health Mart tool aids pharmacy management
Unveiled at last week’s McKesson ideaShare 2016 conference in Chicago, the myHealthMart online portal is aimed at helping independent pharmacies in the Health Mart network better manage their business by making personalized, up-to-date data and pharmacy programs and insights readily available.
Boots UK teams with IBM, Apple on store app
The Boots UK drug chain, part of Walgreens Boots Alliance, worked with IBM and Apple to develop a mobile app to enhance the in-store shopping experience.
NCPA tells community pharmacist’s story
The National Community Pharmacists Association wants to convey the value of independent pharmacies to their communities.
Coalition: Seniors vulnerable to ‘rogue’ online pharmacies
The Alliance for Safe Online Pharmacies (ASOP Global), Center for Safe Internet Pharmacies (CSIP) and National Consumers League (NCL) have teamed up to educate seniors and their caregivers about the risks of buying prescription drugs from illegal online pharmacies.
Community welcomes new Rite Aid DC
in Spartanburg, S.C. — was as big of an event for the community as it was for the company. The $90 million project will bring 600 new jobs to the area over the next couple of year in serving over 1,000 stores in
Franchise invitation from Benzer Pharmacy
This year, Benzer Pharmacy plans to open 20 to 30 new pharmacies. Company executives have previously said that, through its franchise program, Benzer can add 600 more stores by providing a turnkey solution for independent pharmacies to rebrand to its banner.
CVS Pharmacy to offer digital-only receipt option
CVS Pharmacy president Helena Foulkes appeared on ABC-TV’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live” to announce that the drug chain is taking action on one of the talk show host’s pet peeves: long paper receipts at checkout.
Next ‘get out the vote’ ad released by NACDS
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has released its second “get out the vote” video ad. Titled “Momentum,” the spot calls on pharmacists and other pharmacy team members get to the polls to vote and to volunteer for the candidates of their choice.