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.
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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.
CVS to roll out updated Nuance Salma Hayek line
CVS/pharmacy is relaunching the color cosmetics segment of the Nuance Salma Hayek brand with newly formulated and repackaged products. Plans call for the new Nuance Salma Hayek cosmetics to begin appearing in stores in March.
H-E-B spotlights pharmacy service
Supermarkets continue to use their pharmacy departments to highlight their health and wellness offerings. That includes leading Texas food and drug retailer H-E-B.
Jelly Belly rolls out first organic offerings
Jelly Belly Candy Co. is entering the organic snack category. The company said Wednesday that it’s introducing Organic Jelly Beans and Organic Fruit Flavored Snacks. The jelly beans are due to hit store shelves this winter, and the fruit-flavored snacks are available now.
Zipdrug adds more convenience to Rx delivery
On-demand Rx delivery company Zipdrug aims to help New Yorkers save a trip to the pharmacy after a visit at CityMD, a leading urgent care provider. The companies have formed a partnership that they said provides a “one-stop care experience.
Youth group, CVS urge smokers to quit
CVS Health has teamed up with DoSomething.org, a global youth organization focused on social change, for Quitters Always Win, a national campaign that urges young people to create cards encouraging family and friends who smoke to make quitting their New Year’s Resolution.
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.
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.