Curad chief nursing officer talks flu prevention
Martie Moore, chief nursing officer for Curad, has been on media tour discussing this year’s cold and flu season and preventive measures that people can take to lessen the chance that they get sick.
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Walgreens, Valeant plan direct distribution model
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc. and Walgreens have entered agreements in which the drug maker will directly distribute branded prescription drugs in a range of therapeutical areas to the pharmacy chain at reduced pricing.
Publix makes pitch for Part D customers
With many seniors moving to new Medicare Part D coverage for next year, Publix Super Markets is urging them to switch their prescriptions to its pharmacies.
Walmart launches own mobile payment platform
Despite the emergence of multiple mobile payment platforms, Walmart has gone ahead and launched its own: Walmart Pay.
GMDC, Nielsen release new GM Hierarchy data
The Global Market Development Center (GMDC) and Nielsen have refreshed their proprietary GMDC/Nielsen General Merchandise Hierarchy data set.
Walgreens touts telehealth’s convenience
With convenience playing a bigger role in consumers’ health care decisions, Walgreens is showing how easy virtual health visits can be.
Rite Aid launches genetic testing for Rx
Rite Aid Corp. has begun offering Harmonyx Diagnostics genetic testing for medications, making it the nation’s first drug chain to provide the service.
Conceivex rolls out Conception Kit to pharmacies
Conceivex Inc. has released the Conception Kit at-home fertility system, which allows couples to determine the optimal time to get pregnant, to leading pharmacy retailers.
Analysts dissect Walgreens-Rite Aid deal
Zacks Investment Research stock strategists Tracey Ryniec and David Bartosiak discussed with Zacks’ Terry Ruffolo the Walgreens Boots Alliance’s proposal to acquire Rite Aid Corp. for $9 per share in cash, and assumption of debt, for a total value of $17.2 billion.
PTCB marks its 20th anniversary
This week, the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) hosted a special 20th anniversary reception to celebrate two decades of advancing patient care and safety and to recognize the 2015 PTCB Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) of the Year.
Obama rallies public/private efforts vs. drug abuse
The pharmacy industry is doing its part to help stem the tide of prescription drug abuse and heroin use as part of wide-ranging, public- and private-sector efforts announced this week by President Barack Obama. At a community forum in Charleston, W.Va.
NCPA, HHS team up to drive enrollment
The National Community Pharmacists Association is working with U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to help spur enrollment in health insurance plans.
Study: Waiting for the doctor has a cost
Drug chains and other retail pharmacy players might want to take notice: Waiting to see the doctor carries a cost. A study recently published in the American Journal of Managed Care (AJMC) reckons the cost of time spent seeking health care at $52 billion for Americans in 2010. Led by Kristin Ray, M.
Western Union bill pay launched at Walgreens
Walgreens has rolled out Western Union Bill Payment services via digital self-service kiosks chainwide. Western Union Co. said Wednesday that the service will enable the drug chain’s customers to make payments to 15,000 billers in and outside the United States.
Rite Aid promotes workplace flu prevention
A new marketing campaign by Rite Aid Corp. targets the worksite as a place to stop the spread of flu. The drug chain has begun airing television and radio spots and launched print, digital and in-store advertising that convey a simple message: Most people get sick at work, so protect yourself
Cardinal Health debuts Hospital Quality at Home brand
Cardinal Health Inc. has unveiled a new home health care line called Hospital Quality at Home, which includes a range of over-the-counter products to help patients transition care from the hospital to their home.
