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March 10, 2010
CVS Caremark survey: Cost management a top priority for employers

Most employers consider managing costs a top priority in 2010, according to CVS Caremark’s annual...

March 10, 2010
NCPA expresses support of Rep. Berry's healthcare-reform bill

A new healthcare-reform bill introduced Thursday by Rep. Marion Berry, D-Ark., included several provisions that...

March 7, 2010
Medco joins ranks of 'World's Most Admired Companies'

A pharmacy benefit manager has scored a top spot in the healthcare category in a...

March 4, 2010
CVS partnership may drive down healthcare costs

CVS Caremark’s Behavior Change Research Partnership with several leading universities is likely to yield some...

March 4, 2010
NACDS' policy recommendations for medication adherence featured in journal

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores’ campaign to raise awareness of pharmacy’s role in...

March 4, 2010
Take Care to implement Greenway's PrimeSuite in worksite health centers

Greenway Medical Technologies, a provider of electronic health records, ambulatory health care and clinical research...

March 1, 2010
NACDS, NCPA support healthcare provisions in new Senate ‘jobs’ bill

Two organizations catering to the drug retailing industry and the nation's independent pharmacies expressed strong...

February 28, 2010
AstraZeneca to buy drugs it developed with Merck

AstraZeneca plans to buy Merck & Co.’s interest in several drug products that the two...

February 28, 2010
Cigna broadens its on-site services with Kronos acquisition

Cigna is expanding its on-site health capabilities by acquiring Kronos Optimal Health—a move that demonstrates...

February 28, 2010
Merck's R&D pipeline gets a boost

Merck & Co.’s acquisition of Schering-Plough has delivered a big boost to the drug maker’s...

February 28, 2010
Reform slows, WAG flexes ‘Complete Care’ for payers

Step by step, Walgreens is moving to position itself at the intersection of two powerful...

February 28, 2010
Trained to ‘skate to where the puck will be’

If retail chains could be compared with car engines, Walgreens in recent years has been...

February 25, 2010
MTM services send Kerr Drug to head of the class

For the second year in a row, Raleigh, N.C.-based Kerr Drug has earned high marks...

February 24, 2010
NACDS promotes value of pharmacy with position paper

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores released Wednesday a position paper that emphasizes community...

February 22, 2010
GPhA 'deeply disappointed' with 'pay-for-delay' ban in Obama healthcare bill

President Barack Obama’s proposed healthcare bill may have its supporters and detractors, but one group...

February 21, 2010
President Obama releases new healthcare-reform proposal, NCPA responds

An organization representing the nation's independent pharmacies responded Monday to a new White House healthcare-reform...

February 18, 2010
Healthy Food Financing Initiative promises to boost health, wellness of Americans

The Obama administration plans to bolster health and wellness in America’s inner cities through supermarkets,...

February 18, 2010
Pharmacist as 'physician extender' proves successful

CVS Caremark's partnership with Polk County, Fla., and the implementation of a program to educate...

February 17, 2010
Merck accepting orders for seasonal flu vaccine from healthcare providers

Merck is allowing healthcare providers to pre-order the flu vaccine Afluria (influenza virus vaccine) for...

February 17, 2010
Merck: Gardasil may prevent anal warts, cancer in men

A vaccine made by Merck for preventing human papillomavirus works for preventing anal warts and...

February 17, 2010
NACDS urges Congress to focus on adherence, pharmacy access

In a letter to House speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., and Senate majority leader Harry Reid,...

February 17, 2010
NBCH report: Diabetes remains crucial healthcare cost-driver for employers

Eighty percent of diabetics have at least one annual hemoglobin A1c test and cholesterol screening...

February 16, 2010
CRN opens international headquarters

The Council for Responsible Nutrition on Tuesday announced the opening of its international headquarters in...

February 16, 2010
Merck appoints EVP and president of consumer health care

Merck & Co. has appointed former Johnson & Johnson executive Bridgette Heller to serve as...

February 16, 2010
Representing NACDS, Civello asks Obama to maintain emergency Medicaid funding

Representing the National Association of Chain Drug Stores, Kerr Drug chairman, president and CEO Tony...

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