Retail Clinics

  • FamilyWize rolls out emRxcel for EMR systems

    BETHLEHEM, Pa. — FamilyWize on Tuesday announced the launch of its emRxcel proprietary product that integrates its prescription drug savings program with electronic medical records. With emRxcel, a FamilyWize discount can be automatically included with a patient’s prescription through the EMR. FamilyWize’s Prescription Savings Card is accepted at more than 60,000 pharmacies, including such major chains as Walgreens, Rite Aid, CVS and others. 
     

  • Walgreens: HIV-specialized pharmacies improve adherence, save money

    ATLANTA - Patients using HIV-specialized pharmacies were more likely to use regimens on guideline with HHS recommendations than those not using HIV-specialized pharmacies (81.6% as compared to 76.9%), according to a Walgreens study presented this week before the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care 2016 conference here.

  • Owen Mumford debuts package redesign for Unifine Pentips, Unifine Pentips Plus lines
    Atlanta, Ga. — Owen Mumford is giving the packaging for its Unifine Pentips and Unifine Pentips Plus product lines a refresh, the company announced Monday. The new cartons will begin shipping this month, with the expectation that they will be fully phased in by January 2017.
     

  • FDA approves Propeller platform for use with GSK’s Ellipta
     MADISON, Wis. — The Food and Drug Administration has cleared Propeller Health’s Propeller platform — a leading digital solution for respiratory medicine — to be used with GSK’s Ellipta, its dry powder inhaler. 
     

  • Health Dialog's 24/7 Nurse Line gains 2-year NCQA certification

    BOSTON  — Health Dialog announced Wednesday that its 24/7 Nurse Line has received a two-year certification by the National Committee for Quality Assurance under the Health Information Products certification process for a Health Information Line.

  • FDA approves Acella’s generic Bromfed DM
    ATLANTA — Acella Pharmaceuticals announced Friday that it had recently secured approval for a sugar-free bioequivalent of Bromfed DM cough syrup (brompheniramine maleate, pseudoephedrine hydrochloride, and dextromethorphan hydrobromide syrup, 2mg/30mg/10mg per 5mL). The drug is indicated to temporarily relieve cold, flu, allergy or other breathing illness symptoms. 
     

  • Study: CLIA waivers can empower pharmacists to fill PCP care gap

    FAIRFAX, Va. - Pharmacists and lab technicians are capable of absorbing the additional health management responsiblities currently being created by the reduction in primary care physicians, according to a new study published by the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. According to the Department of Health and Human Services, the physician shortage could reach as high as a shortage of 20,000 primary care physicians by 2020.

  • Fred’s offering flu vaccines as season kicks off
    MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Highlighting the more than 200,000 people hospitalized as a result of complications from the flu, Fred’s pharmacy announced Tuesday that it will be offering flu vaccines to help patients proactively protect against the flu. 
     
    Fred’s said that its pharmacists would work with patients to figure out which version of the flu vaccine is best for them. The company also noted that flu vaccines are free with most insurance plans, though copays may apply. 
     

  • Teva, IBM expand Watson Health Cloud collaboration
    LAS VEGAS — In a move aimed at addressing the two challenges of discovering new options for treatment and improving chronic disease management, Teva and IBM on Wednesday announced an expansion of their e-health alliance, with both projects running on the IBM Watson Health Cloud. 
     

  • ADA now recommends diabetics perform light activity every 30 minutes

    ALEXANDRIA, Va. - The American Diabetes Association on Tuesday released updated, comprehensive guidelines for regular, structured physical exercise for everyone with diabetes and recommends less overall sedentary time every day.

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