November 22nd 2024
On the most recent episode of Over the Counter, James Rider, PharmD, joined Drug Topics to discuss his career journey as a chain pharmacist.
November 21st 2024
James Rider, PharmD, shared reflections on his experiences as a pharmacy manager at CVS.
November 19th 2024
Adam J. James, PharmD, joined Drug Topics to discuss his career journey as a chain pharmacist.
November 18th 2024
Drug Topics sat down with Adam J. James, PharmD, to discuss his journey from chain pharmacist to innovation leader at Rite Aid."
October 2nd 2023
CVS launches mentor program to attract new pharmacists and keep older workers
CVS Pharmacy has a mentoring program designed to attract new pharmacists to the chain and to keep mature workers.
CMS' prices for round one of DMEPOS competitive bidding raising concerns
This article reveals the industry's reaction to CMS' announcement of DMEPOS prices for round one of competitive bidding.
Pharmacists say more needs to be done to prevent pediatric medication errors
The Joint Commission issues a sentinel event alert to warn hospitals about drug errors involving kids
CVS Caremark joins retail push for non-toxic personal care products
CVS Caremark announced a new cosmetics safety policy as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility report.
Rite Aid takes steps to reach visually impaired
Rite Aid is making technological changes to appeal to blind customers.
CVS Caremark and JVS announce grand opening of the Boston Regional Learning Center
CVS Caremark and JVS announced the grand opening of the Boston Regional Learning Center to empower disadvantaged individuals.
Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy launches new HIV/AIDS Web site
New Walgreens site provices information about HIV/AIDS, including signs, symptoms, treatment, and medication management.
Criteria to be met for insulin pump coverage
What are the criteria necessary for insulin pump coverage? Here are some clues.
Exclusive survey of R.Ph.s reveals their hopes, fears about generics
This article for the generic supplement highlights findings of an exclusive survey conducted by Advanstar for Drug Topics.
APhA and NACDS Foundation launch medication therapy management Version 2.0
American Pharmacists Association and the NACDS Foundation launch MTM Version 2.0, an improved model for medication therapy management programs.
CVS Caremark Corp. to pay almost $37 million on retail dispensing practices for ranitidine
CVS Caremark has reached a settlement agrement with Department of Jutice to resolve an investigation into the practice of dispensing the generic ranitidine in capsule rather than tablet form
Walgreens expands into work site clinics with acquisitions
Walgreens is launching health and wellness division to expand into worksite health clinics and has acquired two companies, I-trax and Whole Health Management of Cleveland.
Pristiq has been approved by the FDA to treat major depressive disorder
Wyeth will begin marketing its new serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor.
MedStar Health, Rite Aid, Consumer Health Services to launch MedStar PromptCare walk-in health clinics
Rite Aid is partnering with MedStar Health and Consumer Health Services to launch in-store clinics in select Rite Aid stores.
Rite Aid pharmacists assist patients with allergy symptoms
Rite Aid pharmacists offer Allergy Guide to help patients get through allergy season.
CVS, NCOA announce three-year extension of Prescription for Better Health Partnership
CVS and National Council on Aging Extend Prescription for Better Health Partnership.
Rite Aid rolls out Identigene's OTC DNA paternity test kit
Rite Aid stores market Identigene's retail over-the-counter DNA paternity test kit
CVS to pay almost $37 million to settle switching of ranitidine
CVS reaches $36.7 million settlement agreement on retail dispensing practices for ranitidine.
Walgreens launches health & wellness division; acquires two operators of worksite health centers
Walgreens creates health and wellness division, acquires I-trax, Whole Health Management
Walgreens celebrates grand opening of store in District of Columbia
Walgreens opens first store in the District of Columbia.
Drug Topics' over-the-counter allergy products survey, January, 2008
How pharmacists can make best use of health-care and billing codes
Here's a primer on healthcare and billing codes, from NDC to CPT.
Salix partners with Walgreens, CCA to increase awareness of colorectal screenings
Promoting awareness of colon cancer and patient education for March and April.
CVS to pay $40 million to settle Caremark investigation
CVS must pay more than $40 million for Caremark's business practices.
Universal American, CVS Caremark end partnership
Universal American and CVS Caremark end alliance in the Prescription Pathway Medicare Part D drug plan.
CVS Samaritan Van has been helping stranded motorists for 30 years
CVS Samaritan Van program celebrates 30 years of helping motorists
Rite Aid celebrates National Heart Month by helping customers keep a healthy heart
Rite Aid pharmacists educate customers during National Heart Month
CVS launches monthly magazine for purchasers of healthcare products
CVS/Pharmacy sponsors magazine for top-tier healthcare purchasers
Walgreens to acquire 20 drugstores from Farmacia El Amal
Walgreens to acquire 20 drugstores from Puerto Rico pharmacy chain Farmacia El Amal
Specialty Pharmacy: Don't miss the boat
Some believe it's not too late for community pharmacies to get into this field, which is growing by leaps and bounds.