October 2, 2020 by Steven Anderson
American Pharmacists Month, NACDS
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy

We rightly thank and celebrate pharmacists every October during American Pharmacists Month. They are among the most trusted healthcare professionals and among the most trusted professionals of any type. They are the most accessible healthcare go-tos, particularly among those in the greatest need. This year, the appreciation and honor for these heroes must intensify to match the essential service
October 1, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
American Pharmacists Month, COVID-19, Pharmacy Heroes, Rite Aid
Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, News, Pharmacy, Retail News

CAMP HILL, Pa. — Rite Aid today announced the kick-off of the company’s annual Pharmacy Champions program, which the drug store chain is rebranding “Pharmacy Heroes” to acknowledge the heroism and remarkable service provided by Rite Aid’s pharmacy team in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. Held throughout October during American Pharmacists Month, the Pharmacy
October 1, 2019 by Chain Drug Review
American Pharmacists Month, Jocelyn Konrad, KidCents is The Rite Aid Foundation's charitable giving program, Pharmacy Champions program, Rite Aid
Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News

CAMP HILL, Pa. – Rite Aid announced Tuesday the kick-off of the company’s annual Pharmacy Champions program, held throughout October during American Pharmacists Month. Pharmacy Champions was created to celebrate the outstanding service provided by Rite Aid’s pharmacy team throughout the year. Rite Aid customers have the opportunity to recognize any pharmacist, pharmacy technician or
September 24, 2019 by Chain Drug Review
American Pharmacists Month, NACDS, Steven Anderson, World Pharmacists Day
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy

ARLINGTON, Va. — With American Pharmacists Month observed in October, and World Pharmacists Day observed on September 25, NACDS is distributing its 30-second message that reflects pharmacies’ and pharmacists’ commitment to serving as part of the solution to opioid abuse and to pain care. NACDS president and chief executive officer Steven Anderson said, “Opioid abuse
October 6, 2018 by Chain Drug Review
American Pharmacists Month, Richard Ashworth, Walgreens
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News

DEERFIELD, Ill.— In honor of American Pharmacists Month this October, Walgreens is recognizing its more than 28,000 pharmacists for their commitment to care and their role in improving patient outcomes across the United States and Puerto Rico. “As a pharmacist, I’ve seen first-hand how the role has evolved beyond filling prescriptions – and why it’s
October 1, 2018 by Chain Drug Review
American Pharmacists Month, CVS Health, CVS Pharmacy, Larry Merlo, National Pharmacy Technician Day
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News

WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health is recognizing its 30,000 pharmacists as part of American Pharmacists Month, an annual observation held in October. The company’s pharmacy teams are trusted community-based health care resources who play a valuable role in helping people on their path to better health. Pharmacists across the company are dedicated to improving access to
October 1, 2018 by Chain Drug Review
American Pharmacists Month, Gregory Wolfe, McKesson Corp., RxOwnership Women in Pharmacy program, Valerie Russo, Women Pharmacist Day
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IRVING, Texas— Celebrating the expanded role of pharmacists across the nation, McKesson Corp. kicks off an entire month of celebrations for American Pharmacists Month, today. Launched in 2004, American Pharmacists Month honors pharmacists and the many hats they wear, and aims to recognize the work they do to improve patient care. McKesson has launched a new interactive
October 13, 2017 by Chain Drug Review
American Pharmacists Month, CVS Caremark, CVS Health, CVS pharmacists, CVS Pharmacy, CVS Specialty, Larry Merlo, National Pharmacy Technician Day, Omnicare, ScriptPath
Pharmacy, Retail News

WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health is honoring the patient care efforts of its 30,000 pharmacists as part of the annual American Pharmacists Month observation in October. CVS noted that its pharmacy teams are playing an increasingly important role in helping people lead healthier live by improving access to care and lowering costs for the millions
October 6, 2017 by Chain Drug Review
2017 hurricane season, American Pharmacists Month, Richard Ashworth, Walgreens, Walgreens pharmacists
Pharmacy, Retail News

DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens is honoring its more than 27,000 pharmacists for their dedication to patients and the expanding role they’re playing in overall health care for October’s American Pharmacists Month. “Our pharmacists’ commitment to Walgreens patients is evident every day, and this year especially we’ve seen countless illustrations of our pharmacists going above and
October 3, 2017 by Bill Schiffner
American Pharmacists Month, Bryan Everett, Jocelyn Konrad, National Nurse Practitioner Week, National Pharmacy Technician Day, RediClinic, Rite Aid, Rite Aid Pharmacy Champions
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CAMP HILL, Pa. — For American Pharmacists Month in October, Rite Aid is honoring its more than 11,000 pharmacists for their care and dedication to their patients and communities. The drug chain said Tuesday that through Oct. 31, the Rite Aid Pharmacy Champions program, customers can recognize any Rite Aid pharmacist, pharmacy technician or wellness
August 11, 2017 by Bill Schiffner
American Pharmacists Association, American Pharmacists Month, APhA, Leadership360 Institute, Manage360, Mentor360, Thomas Menighan
Pharmacy, Retail News

WASHINGTON — The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) has unveiled the Leadership360 Institute, an educational program to help pharmacists enhance their leadership and management skills. Institute participants can sign up for any or all of the three Leadership tracks, including Lead360, Mentor360 and Manage360. Each track will offer programs to help pharmacists excel in their individual
October 3, 2016 by Chain Drug Review
American Pharmacists Month, Jocelyn Konrad, John Standley, Rite Aid, Rite Aid pharmacy associates, Tammy Royer, video, Vote for Your Favorite Pharmacy Team Member
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CAMP HILL, Pa. — In recognition of American Pharmacists Month during October, Rite Aid Corp. has kicked off its 13th annual Vote for Your Favorite Pharmacy Team Member contest. The drug chain said Monday that through Oct. 31, customers can vote for their favorite pharmacy team member by completing a mail-in nomination form a Rite