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November 10, 2010
Americans set to repeat unhealthy habits this holiday season

Heading into the 2010 holiday shopping season, Americans appear ready to repeat unhealthy eating and...

November 10, 2010
CRN Foundation appoints new board members

The CRN Foundation, the educational nonprofit affiliate of the Council for Responsible Nutrition, on Wednesday...

November 10, 2010
FSA lobbying group calls on Congress: Make saving healthcare dollars for working Americans attractive again

Save Flexible Spending Plans — a national grassroots advocacy organization sponsored by the Employers Council...

November 9, 2010
Drugstore.com reminds FSA customers to use account money before year's end

Drugstore.com on Tuesday released a statement reminding flexible spending account participants that they need to...

November 9, 2010
NACDS raising alarm over budget cuts as Washington state attacks health costs

Budget cuts in Washington state to its Medicaid programs have created a “perilous situation” for...

November 9, 2010
Report: Cessation programs fall by the wayside

According to a recently published Dow Jones report, state-funded tobacco-prevention programs quickly are becoming the...

November 4, 2010
Affordable Care Act expected to deliver big savings to Medicare recipients

Under the Affordable Care Act, the average savings for those enrolled in traditional Medicare is...

November 4, 2010
Lansinoh launches breast-feeding education website for healthcare providers

Lansinoh Labs on Thursday went live with its new online portal, called "Lansinoh Professional" (LansinohProfessional.com),...

November 4, 2010
NACDS brushes up new members of Congress on importance of community pharmacy to U.S. health care

In a clear message to the newly elected lawmakers that pharmacies can be utilized even...

November 2, 2010
Stores thriving, PBM 'selling season going great,' Ryan says of CVS Q3

CVS Caremark announced on Wednesday that third-quarter results were at the higher end of its...

October 31, 2010
Council For Responsible Nutrition names new members

The Council for Responsible Nutrition last week added four members to its roster — ingredient...

October 31, 2010
Sam's Club takes children's vitamins center stage

Positioned directly opposite the pharmacy counter, Sam's Club has placed children's supplementation center stage with...

October 31, 2010
Survey reveals lifestyle habits among diabetes patients

CVS/pharmacy on Monday announced results of a survey examining various aspects of disease management and...

October 31, 2010
Survey: Shoppers feel supermarkets are helpful in making healthful choices

As many as 50% of shoppers felt that their supermarket helped them make healthful choices,...

October 28, 2010
In letter, NACDS thanks senator for supporting Tricare

A group representing the drug retailing industry commended a senator's support of the military healthcare...

October 28, 2010
Shift away from PBM could make room for more broad-service, integrated approach to health care

“We don’t have to be the PBM.” That’s what Greg Wasson, Walgreens president and CEO,...

October 26, 2010
GMA, FMI join forces to make America healthier

The nation's food and beverage manufacturers and retailers are taking an extra step to combat...

October 26, 2010
NACDS Foundation supports NCL's medication adherence awareness campaign

The charitable arm of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores announced its $1 million...

October 24, 2010
CVS gets down to ‘Just the Basics’

CVS Caremark has been heavily focused on the healthcare arena, leveraging its various points of...

October 21, 2010
Diabetes prevalence among Americans may increase to 33%, CDC study finds

The rate of diabetes among Americans is on an upswing and likely will reach epic...

October 21, 2010
Retailers, drug makers can help cut diabetes rate

The dramatic rise in the prevalence of diabetes over the next several decades is likely...

October 19, 2010
In study, insurer shows cost benefits of smarter health decisions by patients

Americans can lower their total medical costs significantly by taking simple steps to prevent or...

October 18, 2010
Affirming freedom of choice for retail Rx, military seeks full drug maker discounts

It’s a ruling that could bolster the retail pharmacy industry’s long campaign to extend full...

October 17, 2010
SymphonyIRI: Consumers turn to OTCs to curb healthcare costs

Spurred by a difficult economy, over-the-counter medications increasingly are playing a dual role for consumers...

October 14, 2010
Innovations necessary to achieve better health outcomes

During the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy 2010 Educational Conference held Oct. 13 to 15,...

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