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May 16, 2012
E-prescribing spreads like wildfire in retail Rx

Big trends can sometimes take centuries or even millennia to develop. Think about how long it took between the dawn of anatomically modern humans and the adoption of agriculture. Health care is no different, having come a long way since the days of bloodletting and the assorted quackeries that were once considered acceptable medical practices.


May 16, 2012
More than one-third of dispensed prescriptions sent electronically in 2011, report finds

The number of prescriptions being sent electronically jumped by 75% between 2010 and 2011, while almost all of the retail pharmacies in the country are connected for e-prescribing, according to a new report by the country's largest e-prescribing network.

May 16, 2012
ScriptPro unveils compact, 
efficient robotic system

ScriptPro has released a new pharmacy robot that it said would have the smallest footprint of its robotics lineup.


May 9, 2012
PharmaSmart appoints Ashton Maaraba as COO

PharmaSmart International has promoted Ashton Maaraba to the newly created position of COO, the blood-pressure monitor manufacturer said.

May 8, 2012
Mobile app searches for safe drug disposal sites

An organization that promotes efforts to stop prescription drug abuse announced Tuesday the release of a mobile app that directs users to places where they can safely get rid of unwanted and unused medications.

May 4, 2012
E-prescribing up by 75% in 2011, Surescripts says

More than one-third of prescriptions were sent electronically in 2011, the country's largest e-prescribing network said.

April 26, 2012
ShelfX introduces automated Vending Fridge

A Colorado-based company has introduced a combination vending machine-refrigerator, the company said Wednesday.

April 25, 2012
RxMedic opens new headquarters

A company that manufactures pharmacy dispensing machines has moved into a new headquarters.

April 16, 2012
ESI launches ScreenRx, offers preview of 2011 'Drug Trend Report'

Fresh off the heels of its merger with Medco Health Solutions, pharmacy benefit manager Express Scripts announced Monday the launch of a medication nonadherence detection system and offered a preview of its annual "Drug Trend Report."

April 13, 2012
Finding new benefits to e-prescribing

Electronic prescribing has long been touted as a way to reduce medication errors and healthcare costs, but one retail pharmacy chain has found another use for it.


April 13, 2012
Technology, self-care lower healthcare cost

Health is about to be made a lot less expensive as the agency explores ways to expand which therapy categories can be made self-selection- and self-care-friendly through communication or diagnostic technology in conjunction with a consultation with a retail healthcare professional. 


April 11, 2012
Cardinal's advertising network drives consumer action, Nielsen study finds

A digital advertising network for retail pharmacies set up by one of the country's largest healthcare services companies appeared to be effective in marketing products to consumers, according to a new study.

April 9, 2012
AccentHealth launches eight new condition-specific TV networks

A health education television network is continuing to expand its condition-specific networks to include eight new offerings.

March 27, 2012
Customizing the in-store experience

Move over dump bins, endcap displays and newspaper circulars and make room for the new high-tech kid on the retail block — digitization.

March 26, 2012
Rite Aid launches smartphone app

Rite Aid has become the latest chain to join the retail smartphone application game.

March 23, 2012
Mobile health has high potential for growth, study finds

The healthcare sector is thought to hold the most promise for mobile technology growth and development, according to a new survey by Deloitte.

March 23, 2012
ScriptRelief to sponsor Single Touch Systems' prescription, appointment reminders

Single Touch Systems has picked a company that distributes prescription discount cards to sponsor the messages it delivers to pharmacy customers.

March 13, 2012
Supplylogix appoints former Safeway pharmacy leader

Healthcare supply chain software developer Supplylogix has appointed a former Safeway executive as its director of product development.

March 12, 2012
Walgreens to deliver immunization data over Surescripts network

Immunization records will be sent directly from Walgreens and Duane Reade stores to primary care providers over Surescripts' electronic prescribing network, Walgreens said Monday.

March 9, 2012
Walgreens adds Pill Reminder, Transfer by Scan features to mobile app

Walgreens is bringing its pharmacy to the palms of customers' hands by introducing new mobile features that aim to improve the management of prescription needs and medication adherence.

March 8, 2012
Deloitte study predicts ‘Store 3.0’

While the in-store experience is still important to many shoppers, greater consumer adoption of emerging technologies is undoubtedly reshaping the retail landscape.

March 8, 2012
Q&A: Streamlining 
specialty

In January, specialty pharmacy group contracting organization Armada Health Care introduced ApproveRx, a Web-based system that it says will greatly streamline the prior authorization process and already has been adopted by Amber Pharmacy. Meanwhile, the company also is gearing up for the Armada Summit at the Wynn Las Vegas Hotel in May.

February 28, 2012
SoloHealth appoints chief revenue officer

A consumer-driven healthcare technology company has expanded its executive team to include a newly created position.

February 23, 2012
Allscripts, MyCareTeam create integrated diabetes management system

Allscripts and MyCareTeam have teamed up to launch an integrated diabetes management system, the companies announced at the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society's annual conference and exhibition.

February 17, 2012
ACC launches CardioSmartTxt

The American College of Cardiology has launched a free texting program that's designed to help prevent and manage cardiovascular disease.

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