November 18, 2019 by Crystal Lennartz
Crystal Lennartz, McKesson, pharmacy
Issue 11-18-2019, Pharmacy

Value-based care models have been used in health care for years, trying to strike a balance between coverage, cost and quality. While value-based care is relatively new to pharmacy, we are beginning to see a spectrum of new payment methods ranging from traditional fee for service to shared savings and risk-bearing models based on patient
October 23, 2019 by Chain Drug Review
Amazon, Counter, Health Mart, McKesson
Leading Headlines, News, Retail News, Supplier News

SEATTLE — Amazon has announced the expansion of Counter, a network of staffed pickup points that gives customers the option to pick up their Amazon packages in-store at a partner location. With this expansion, customers now have access to thousands more Amazon Hub Counter locations with Amazon’s new store partners GNC, Health Mart and Stage
July 15, 2019 by Chain Drug Review
Chris Savage, Kimberly Vigliante, McKesson, McKesson Pharmaceutical National Sales Conferenc, Piping Rock
Leading Headlines, Supplier News

RONKONKOMA, N.Y. — Piping Rock Health Products was recently awarded CPG Supplier of the Year by McKesson Corp. in honor of their leadership in the consumer products industry at the McKesson Pharmaceutical National Sales Conference. McKesson recognized Piping Rock at an annual event in honor of their work as a consumer products supplier. Piping Rock
July 8, 2019 by Jeffrey Woldt
Brian Tyler, John Hammergren, McKesson
Issue 07-08-2019, News

IRVING, Texas — A week before he succeeded John Hammergren as chief executive officer of McKesson Corp., Brian Tyler wrote on the company’s website that he was getting ready for the job of a lifetime. Tyler might have added that, in light of the serious problems that continue to plague the health care system in
June 28, 2019 by Chain Drug Review
Health Mart, ideaShare, McKesson, Noah's Bandage Project
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News

ORLANDO, Fla. — Health Mart pharmacies are proud to support Noah’s Bandage Project with a donation of 10,000 colorful, kid-friendly bandages. Nearly 2,000 Health Mart pharmacy owners and pharmacists at McKesson ideaShare donated the “badges of honor” to support the innovative nonprofit. All bandages donated will benefit Orlando children fighting cancer. A worthy cause “Noah’s
June 19, 2019 by Chain Drug Review
Camber Pharmaceuticals, Chris Rector, McKesson
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Supplier News

PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Camber Pharmaceuticals was awarded the ClarusONE Services Collaborative Supplier of the Year Award by McKesson in honor of its leadership in the generics pharmaceutical industry at the McKesson Pharmaceutical National Sales Conference. Camber Pharmaceuticals received this award due to its collaborative strengths and partnership on future new-market launches, industry dynamic expertise and
June 18, 2019 by Chain Drug Review
Dr. Ken Washington, McKesson
Business, Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Retail News

IRVING, Texas — McKesson Corp. announced Tuesday that its board of directors elected Dr. Ken Washington as a new independent director, effective July 1, 2019. With the election of Dr. Washington, McKesson’s board of directors increases from nine to ten members, nine of whom are independent. “Ken’s years of experience in technology, research, and privacy
June 10, 2019 by Chain Drug Review
Aaron Finley and Allan Fettig, Health Mart, McKesson, Trumm Drug
Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News

IRVING, Texas — Trumm Drug, a Health Mart pharmacy in Alexandria, Minn. has been named the Health Mart Pharmacy of the Year. The designation is only awarded to top-performing Health Mart pharmacies for superior clinical performance, high-touch patient relationships and proactive advocacy efforts. Trumm Drug owners Aaron Finley and Allan Fettig, will accept the award during
May 21, 2019 by Chain Drug Review
Health Mart, McKesson, Nimesh Jhaveri, president
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News

IRVING, Texas — McKesson ideaShare 2019 is the leading conference designed to help independent pharmacy owners and their staff grow their skills and build a stronger business. More than 2,000 independent pharmacies and 5,000 attendees will come together at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando from June 26 – 30, 2019 to make meaningful connections, share
November 1, 2018 by Chain Drug Review
abot, Chobani, Dexcom, free Hemoglobin A1C screenings, McKesson, Novo Nordisk, Omax Health, OneTouch, Smart Chicken, Sola and Stemilt
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — In honor of National Diabetes Awareness Month, Hy-Vee, Inc. will provide free Hemoglobin A1C screenings throughout its eight-state region during the month of November. The free Hemoglobin A1C screenings will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis at the Hy-Vee Healthy You Mobiles in 168 Hy-Vee store parking lots. Hy-Vee
October 22, 2018 by Chain Drug Review
McKesson, NCPA
Issue 10-22-2018, News

BOSTON — McKesson’s RxOwnership team recently partnered with the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) for the ninth year to sponsor its Pharmacy Ownership Workshop, to further advance community pharmacy ownership. The Pharmacy Ownership Workshop took place ahead of the NCPA Annual Convention here earlier this month. According to NCPA, more than 50% of past Pharmacy
October 4, 2018 by Chain Drug Review
Chris Cella, Christine Lee-Wilson, McKesson, McKesson’s RxOwnership, National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA), Pharmacy Ownership Workshop
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News

BOSTON — McKesson’s RxOwnership team has partnered with the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) to sponsor its ninth Pharmacy Ownership Workshop, to further advance community pharmacy ownership. The Pharmacy Ownership Workshop takes place October 4-6, ahead of the NCPA Annual Convention. According to statistics from the NCPA, more than 50% of past Pharmacy Ownership Workshop participants currently own their
September 13, 2018 by Chain Drug Review
2018 Health Mart Town Hall, Health Mart, Heather Ferrarese, John Gregg, McKesson, Power Your Partnerships
Leading Headlines, Retail News

IRVING, Texas — Health Mart kicked off its sixth annual Town Hall and continuing education (CE) series titled Power Your Partnerships. The new series offers independent pharmacies practical advice for creating and maintaining prescriber relationships to improve patient outcomes and grow their businesses. The pharmacist-led series will supply pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacy owners with the tools to develop
August 27, 2018 by Chain Drug Review
Jody Harvey, McKesson, NACDS Total Store Expo, Pinpoint Transfer inventory management software, Supplylogix
Supplier News

IRVING, Texas — Supplylogix has announced two new product enhancements at the NACDS Total Store Expo 2018. These enhancements highlight an extensive investment in product innovation for the powerful suite of tools that enables pharmacies to maximize replenishment activities, increase efficiencies, and minimize losses from returns, thereby helping to lower operating costs. Expanding on its