GMDC goes live with CART-powered CPG portal
The Global Market Development Center (GMDC) has launched a technology-focused resource portal in tandem with the Center for Advancing Retail & Technology (CART).
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Wrigley dons red nose for Walgreens challenge
Wrigley has put its best red-nosed face forward and taken up the challenge from Walgreens. The candy maker has responded to Walgreens’ challenge on social media for Red Nose Day, an event that the drug chain inaugurated in the U.S.
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.
Walgreens gets Red Nose Day under way
Red Nose Day is back on again at Walgreens. The drug chain said Monday that it’s once again the exclusive retail partner of the second annual Red Nose Day in the United States, helping to raise funds to fight poverty among children. To that end, the campaign’s iconic Red Noses — which
NACDS steps up RxImpact Votes effort
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has expanded NACDS RxImpact Votes get-out-the-vote initiative this year, including new video ads, a website and social media engagement.
Walgreens in partnership to help further oncology care
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) and Walgreens have partnered to advance cancer therapies and address the changing treatment model facing patients with blood and other cancers.
‘Tampon tax’ movement builds momentum
Efforts to quash sales taxes on tampons and sanitary napkins are gaining steam around the country.
Partnerships key to home health care merchandising
Mike Wolf, senior director and DMM of advanced care at Walgreens, moderated a roundtable discussion at the recent ECRM Home Health Care EPPS in Dallas that focused on how retailers and manufacturers can partner to optimize the consumer experience in-store.
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.
NCPA to Congress: More scrutiny of PBMs needed
In comments to Congress, the National Community Pharmacists Association called for more oversight of pharmacy benefit management (PBM) companies.
CVS Pharmacy makes Target debut
The first CVS pharmacies have opened in six Target discount stores in North Carolina. Branded as CVS Pharmacy, the pharmacies are being operated as store-within-a-store departments and are located in Hickory, Monroe, Morrisville, Raleigh, Matthews and Wesley Chapel, N.C.
ECRM ‘pod’ examines personal devices, adherence
At its recent EPPS event here devoted to specialty pharmacy, ECRM hosted seven special educational sessions called Thought Interaction Pods, including one on the role of personal device data in improving medication adherence.
McKesson introduces clinical programs platform
McKesson Pharmacy Systems & Automation (MPS&A) has released the McKesson Clinical Programs Solution, a new platform that enables pharmacists to build customized wellness programs.
Rexall debuts medication synchronization program
Rexall has launched a medication synchronization program for 445 of its pharmacies across Canada. Called OneStopMeds, the med sync program is powered by Ateb’s Time My Meds solution.
Shoppers Drug Mart brings Joe Fresh Beauty to stores
Shoppers Drug Mart is building on an already strong beauty care offering with the addition of the Joe Fresh Beauty collection. Canada’s largest drug chain said Thursday that more than 150 Joe Fresh Beauty cosmetics products are now on shelves at 850 Shoppers Drug Mart and Pharmaprix nationwide.