GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Looking to minimize the spread of COVID-19, Meijer is encouraging its customers to use its new contactless pharmacy tool to manage prescriptions, schedule vaccinations and fill out required forms on their smartphones before visiting the Meijer pharmacy. The retailer launched its new progressive web app technology earlier this year and has
WASHINGTON — National Association of Specialty Pharmacy (NASP) shined the spotlight on the NASP Ron Bookman Memorial Scholarship recipients, the very first NASP Innovation Challenge winner and Abstract/Poster award winners during the 2020 Annual Meeting & Expo Virtual Experience. Chairman of the board, Carmine DeNardo also passed the gavel to Michael Einodshofer to mark the start
AMERICAN FORK, Utah — The latest results from the University of Tennessee confirm that xylitol (the active ingredient in Xlear Nasal Spray), has a potent ability to block viral adhesion of the Sars-Cov-2, inactivating more than 99.9% of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. This new report comes out to support the report from Utah
HOUSTON — DrySee, a medical technology company dedicated to improving wound care, has introduced a patented waterproof bandage with liquid intrusion alert. Often, after procedures, doctors will recommend that patients avoid showering in order to keep a wound dry. With DrySee, people can shower and go about their daily lives without worrying about their wound,
IRVING, Texas — Health Mart pharmacies across the U.S. – many serving rural and at-risk populations – are expanding immunization capabilities to combat the flu this season. The Health Mart franchise, supported by McKesson Corporation, equips pharmacists with training and support to provide local communities with flu shots and other critical immunizations to help protect
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart marked the one-year anniversary of the opening of its first Walmart Health outlet by vowing to expand the concept. “Our experience this year has made two things clear: Walmart Health is having a real impact on increasing access to care in our communities, and there are more neighbors who need our
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.––NowRx, a technology-enabled pharmacy that uses proprietary pharmacy software and advanced logistics technology to provide same-day and same-hour delivery of prescription medications, today announced that it has been named as one of two finalists in the “Highest Accuracy” category of the Surescripts White Coat Awards. This award recognizes the best electronic prescription accuracy
REDMOND, Ore. – ParcelShield, a health care technology company that develops high-performance parcel management solutions for specialty pharmacies, announced on Thursday that it has received the Strategic Partner of the Year Award from the National Association of Specialty Pharmacy (NASP). “On behalf of the NASP, we are thrilled to present ParcelShield with the very first
GOUVERNEUR, N.Y. – Kinney Drugs announced a new promotion on medication flavoring for liquid prescription formulations such as antibiotics. The “Yuk to Yum” service, normally valued at $2.99, will be free for a limited time at all Kinney Drugs locations. Customized medication flavoring aims to ease parents’ struggle to get their children to take important
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health said it plans to add more than 2,000 new COVID-19 drive-thru test sites at select CVS Pharmacy locations across the country to support the company’s ongoing efforts to increase access to testing and help slow the spread of the virus. The company also said it has administered three million COVID-19
DEERFIELD, Ill. — To further aid employers with creating a safe and protected work environment, Walgreens has launched Walgreens Test & Protect, a new program to aid businesses in their COVID-19 work plans and strategies. The program is part of Walgreens’ latest expansion of COVID-19 testing, which also includes increased capacity across its testing sites
WAKEFIELD, Mass. — Curaleaf Holdings announced Thursday that Talley Wettlaufer has been appointed to the role of senior vice president, retail for Curaleaf effective immediately, succeeding Chris Melillo, who has left the company. “As Curaleaf continues on its growth trajectory, we are extremely pleased to appoint Talley to lead our retail customer experience and position
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) has issued its inaugural report on diversity and inclusion within the company. The report, titled “All Together. Different,” details the numerous multifaceted programs that have been implemented throughout the company, across different geographies and businesses; explains the key initiatives that have driven progress, particularly over the last two
SAN FRANCISCO — McKesson Ventures, the venture capital arm of McKesson Corporation, announces the expansion of its leadership team, promoting Jennifer Carter and Carrie Hurwitz Williams to partners of McKesson Ventures. The new partner roles exemplify McKesson Ventures’ growth since it was established in 2014. As partner, Carter and Williams will identify long-term strategic industry opportunities,