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Community pharmacy, also known as retail pharmacy, is the most common type of pharmacy that allows the public access to their medications and advice about their health. Traditionally known as a chemist, it is the healthcare facility that is responsible for the provision of pharmaceutical service to a specific community group or region.

Walgreen enters agreement with Graymark Healthcare to acquire 18 ApothecaryRx pharmacies

Walgreen Co. today announced a definitive agreement with Graymark Healthcare Inc. in which the company will acquire the assets of 18 ApothecaryRx pharmacies located in Colorado, Oklahoma, Minnesota, Missouri and Illinois.

2 Sep 2010

Consulting community pharmacists by patients helps national healthcare systems save millions of euros

Hundreds of millions of euros are being saved each year for national healthcare systems by patients consulting community pharmacists rather than going straight to their doctors, says a survey to be presented today (Wednesday 1 September) at the annual conference of the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP).

2 Sep 2010

Involving pharmacists in direct patient care activities has favorable effects: Study

Incorporating pharmacists as members of the health care team in direct patient care roles is a viable solution to help improve U.S. health care, according to the results of a comprehensive, systematic review of the health care literature set to be published in the October 2010 edition of Medical Care.

2 Sep 2010

Indiana reports fewer preventable medical errors; Kansas struggles to meet oral health needs

The Indianapolis Star: "Indiana's hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers reported a decrease in preventable medical errors last year -- including a 33 percent drop in the number of bed sores. Overall, 306 facilities reported 94 preventable medical errors in 2009, according to a report released Monday by the Indiana State Department of Health. That's down from 105 errors reported each year in 2008 and 2007. The 22 pressure ulcers, also called bed sores, reported for 2009 were the fewest since the state's medical-error reporting system began four years ago" (Lee, 8/31).

2 Sep 2010

Event Pulse report reveals impact of new therapies on MS drug market

The study titled Event Pulse Preview: Multiple Sclerosis shows that 84% of neurologists expect to prescribe Gilenia for some MS patients if approved, but prescribing will likely be limited to second- or third-line therapy until concerns about safety and monitoring requirements are resolved.

1 Sep 2010

Unpleasant short term side-effects of sunburn dont put off sun-seeking Brits

The research - commissioned by Superdrug and Cancer Research UK as part of their joint campaign to encourage people to enjoy the sun safely this summer - highlights the worrying lengths sun-seeking Brits are prepared to go to in search of a tan.

31 Aug 2010

Ralphs Grocery Company to offer seasonal flu vaccine at $25

Ralphs Grocery Company is making it easy and affordable for customers to stay healthy by getting seasonal flu immunizations early.

31 Aug 2010

RXR-alpha protein helps to protect pigment cells from invasive melanoma: Research

New research on how skin cancer begins has identified adjacent cancer cells that scientists are calling "co-conspirators" in the genesis of melanoma, in findings that could someday hold the key to predicting, preventing and stopping this hard-to-treat cancer before it spreads.

31 Aug 2010

Sutter Health collaborates with iTriage

Consumers can check health symptoms, look up health conditions and now find detailed information about doctors, hospitals, emergency rooms and medical clinics in the Sutter Health network via the free mobile health care application – iTriage.

31 Aug 2010

Greater Sacramento Specialty Pharmacy acquired by The Apothecary Shops

The Apothecary Shops, a Phoenix-based chain of specialty pharmacies with 16 locations in six states, has acquired the Greater Sacramento Specialty Pharmacy (GSP), a customer-service focused pharmacy with primary specialties in oncology and pain management.

30 Aug 2010

H. D. Smith becomes primary supplier of pharmaceutical products for NAPPSA pharmacies

NAPPSA, a pharmacy buying group advancing the growing buying power of the Nigerian-owned independent retailers, today announced a new three-year prime vendor agreement with H. D. Smith, a leading national pharmaceutical wholesaler.

30 Aug 2010

Lifechek Drug selects Activant Eagle software platform as business management and POS solution

Activant Solutions Inc., a leading provider of retail and distribution business management solutions, today announced that Lifechek Drug Inc. has selected the Activant Eagle® software platform to be its business management and Point-of-Sale (POS) solution. Lifechek executives selected the Activant Eagle solution as part of a greater effort to improve and expand its front store retail business.

30 Aug 2010

Emdeon Commercial MedRx solution launched to make commercial medical claims process efficient

Emdeon Inc., a leading provider of healthcare revenue and payment cycle management solutions, today announced the launch of Emdeon Commercial MedRx, a specialized processing solution that enables retail pharmacies to submit commercial medical claims electronically to medical payers and health plans across the U.S.

30 Aug 2010

Kopp Drug chooses Activant Eagle software platform to be business management, POS solution

Activant Solutions Inc., a leading provider of retail and distribution business management solutions, today announced that Kopp Drug Inc. has selected the Activant Eagle® software platform to be its business management and Point-of-Sale solution. Kopp executives selected the Activant Eagle solution to help them improve inventory management and add operational efficiencies.

30 Aug 2010

Independent drugstore lobby demands more 'transparency' for PBMs in pharmacy supply chain

"Despite recent press revelations of its 'top secret' lobbying campaign to maintain the confidentiality of its own Medicaid pricing information, the independent drugstore lobby continues to demand more 'transparency' for others in the pharmacy supply chain, most notably PBMs.

30 Aug 2010

New alchemy module allows healthcare providers to verify, comply with state and federal prescription drug regulations

Gold Standard/Elsevier, developer of drug databases and medication management solutions, announced today the availability of its new Alchemy.

27 Aug 2010

National Association of Free Clinic available to uninsured residents in New Orleans

Free HIV/AIDS tests, other significant tests and medical exams (including physicals) will be available to uninsured residents of the area when the National Association of Free Clinics holds a massive free clinic in New Orleans on Aug. 31 and Sept 1.

27 Aug 2010

Target offers seasonal flu vaccine at $24

Target will help its guests reach their well-being goals by serving as prevention and treatment headquarters throughout this upcoming cold and flu season. Beginning Sept. 1, 2010, the flu vaccine will be available at more than 1,600 Target Pharmacy and Target Clinic locations nationwide.

27 Aug 2010

First World Congress on Ergothioneine to be held in Los Angeles, California in July 2011

OXIS INTERNATIONAL, INC. is proud to announce that it has initiated active planning for the First World Congress on Ergothioneine, to be held in Los Angeles, California in July 2011 (the specific date will be announced at a later date).

26 Aug 2010

Restat announces signing of PEBA as latest Align cost-plus pricing model client

Restat, the nation's largest independent pharmacy benefits manager has announced the signing of the Public Employee Benefits Alliance as its latest Align cost-plus pricing model client. PEBA, an organization formed by several Texas government employers, cooperatively purchases employee benefits -- including health care benefits -- on behalf of the local government entities.

26 Aug 2010

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Walgreen enters agreement with Graymark Healthcare to acquire 18 ApothecaryRx pharmacies

Consulting community pharmacists by patients helps national healthcare systems save millions of euros

Involving pharmacists in direct patient care activities has favorable effects: Study

Indiana reports fewer preventable medical errors; Kansas struggles to meet oral health needs

Event Pulse report reveals impact of new therapies on MS drug market

Unpleasant short term side-effects of sunburn dont put off sun-seeking Brits

Ralphs Grocery Company to offer seasonal flu vaccine at $25

RXR-alpha protein helps to protect pigment cells from invasive melanoma: Research

Sutter Health collaborates with iTriage

Greater Sacramento Specialty Pharmacy acquired by The Apothecary Shops

H. D. Smith becomes primary supplier of pharmaceutical products for NAPPSA pharmacies

Lifechek Drug selects Activant Eagle software platform as business management and POS solution

Emdeon Commercial MedRx solution launched to make commercial medical claims process efficient

Kopp Drug chooses Activant Eagle software platform to be business management, POS solution

Independent drugstore lobby demands more 'transparency' for PBMs in pharmacy supply chain

New alchemy module allows healthcare providers to verify, comply with state and federal prescription drug regulations

National Association of Free Clinic available to uninsured residents in New Orleans

Target offers seasonal flu vaccine at $24

First World Congress on Ergothioneine to be held in Los Angeles, California in July 2011

Restat announces signing of PEBA as latest Align cost-plus pricing model client

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