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  • NACDS speakers emphasize importance of pharmacy at Regional Chain Conference

    PALM BEACH, Fla. — Pharmacy plays a pivotal role in the national dialogue about healthcare, speakers said Monday at the National Association of Chain Drug Stores Regional Chain Conference here.

  • CRN focuses on 3 talking points in Congressional outreach

    WASHINGTON — The foundation on which the Council for Responsible Nutrition is basing its Congressional outreach this year is based on three elements: Incorporating dietary supplementation into the bedrock of any federal policy that promotes health and wellness; highlighting the many ways the dietary supplement industry is seeking to augment government oversight through self-regulation initiatives; and enjoining Congressional leaders to participate in an ongoing dialogue with VMS industry.

  • Pew Research: Vast majority of Americans support vaccination mandates

    WASHINGTON — Most Americans support requiring the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine for public school children in order to protect public health, the Pew Research Center reported Thursday. Responding a survey prior to the election, Americans believe there are high preventive health benefits of such vaccines, and low risk of side effects, and they consider the benefits of the vaccine to outweigh the risks.

  • Kroger partners with Ohio first lady Karen Kasich on heart initiative

    CINCINNATI — Kroger announced earlier this week that all of its Ohio pharmacies will be partnering with the state’s first lady, Karen Kasich, in February to highlight the importance of maintaining good heart health.
     

  • London Drugs hosts Healthy Heart Clinic for Heart Health Month

    RICHMOND, British Columbia — As part of Heart Month in Canada, London Drugs pharmacists are hoping to boost public awareness of the risk factors and are encouraging Canadians to take preventative action by attending a Healthy Heart Clinic running Feb. 6 through March 23 at 68 London Drugs locations.

  • Costco expands Rx90 program

    ISSAQUAH, Wash. — Costco and EnvisionRx, the pharmacy benefit management division of EnvisionRxOptions, have partnered to expand Rx90, intended to improve care and reduce costs for people with chronic conditions.

  • PhRMA names new leads on state advocacy, strategic alliances

    WASHINGTON — The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America has announced leadership changes to some of its advocacy efforts as longtime SVP advocacy Jeff Bond is set to retire. The organization named SVP Scott LaGanga as head of PhRMA state advocacy, assuming Bond’s responsibilities. Shannon Graham has been named SVP and will lead PhRMA’s advocacy and strategic alliances program. 
     

  • Touting the benefits of generics: Q&A with GPhA’s Chip Davis

    Generics continue to grow as a proportion of the total prescriptions dispensed every year, and as that number has grown, so have the savings that generics bring to the healthcare system. The Generic Pharmaceutical Association has been front and center, touting the benefits that generics bring for lawmakers, payers and, most importantly, patients. Drug Store News spoke with GPhA president and CEO Chip Davis about the organization’s efforts in 2016 and plans for the remainder of 2017.

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