Shoppers Drug Mart boosts support of women’s health
Shoppers Drug Mart has unveiled a three-year, $1 million partnership with Osteoporosis Canada as part of the retailer’s new Shoppers LOVE YOU program.
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Spritam is first FDA-approved 3D printed drug
Aprecia Pharmaceuticals Co. has received Food and Drug Administration approval for Spritam levetiracetam for oral use, an epilepsy treatment made using three-dimensional printing (3DP) technology.
HealthSpot stations offer convenient care at Rite Aid
Rite Aid and technology partner HealthSpot gave a look at how the latter’s telehealth technology provides convenient health care services in the drug chain’s stores.
SDM, Loblaw support medicine take-back campaign
Shoppers Drug Mart has teamed up with the Partnership for a Drug-Free Canada (PDFC) for a National Medicine Take-Back Campaign that will run from July to December.
London Drugs scores with Five Hole for Food
London Drugs is again showing its support for Five Hole for Food (FHFF), a nonprofit group that organizes street hockey games across Canada each summer to raise awareness for food banks and collect food donations.
Med sync program benefits are manifold
Medication synchronization programs offer patients far more than convenience and pharmacies much more than increased efficiency. Just ask the National Community Pharmacists Association.
General Mills cereals to remove artificial flavors, colors
Over the next couple of years, General Mills plans to remove artificial flavors and colors from artificial sources from the rest of its cereals.
NABP on assessing online pharmacy safety
Dr. Carmen Catizone, executive director at the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP), and attorney Libby Baney recently were interviewed about how to shop safely for medications online and avoid illicit sellers peddling counterfeit drugs.
UN, Walgreens vaccine campaign wins award
The United Nations Foundation and Walgreens received a Silver Effie Award in the health care services category for their 2014-15 “Get A Shot. Give A Shot” campaign. Launched in 2013 by Walgreens and the United Nations Foundation, “Get a Shot.
Walgreens ramps up telehealth services
Walgreens plans to expand telehealth services access via its mobile app and website to 25 states by the end of this year.
NCPA gives take on generic price spikes to ABC News
The National Community Pharmacists Association was contacted by ABC News for a “Nightline” segment and article on generic drug price hikes.
Pharmacy startup PillPack eyes retail locations
Thirteen-month old PillPack, an online pharmacy that bills itself as a simpler solution for medication management, is planning retail sites. The Manchester, N.H.
Shoppers Drug Mart enhances Optimum
Shoppers Drug Mart has enhanced its Shoppers Optimum loyalty program with a new platform designed to bring a personalized digital experience. Called “My Optimum. My Rewards.
Walgreens, National Urban League start Wellness Tour
Walgreens and the National Urban League have kicked off their annual Wellness Tour, which brings free preventive and early-detection health services to urban and at-risk communities nationwide.
Rite Aid kicks off wellness+ with Plenti campaign
Rite Aid Corp. has commenced a multimedia marketing campaign for wellness+ with Plenti, its enhanced rewards program arising from its participation in Plenti, the nation’s first coalition loyalty initiative.
Community pharmacists pan preferred Rx networks
In this video from the National Community Pharmacists Association, independent pharmacists speak up about how preferred pharmacy networks negatively impact their customers. NCPA has endorsed the Ensuring Seniors Access to Local Pharmacies Act of 2015 (S. 1190, H.R.