Category Archives: Pharmacy

User submission from The Public Blog From rattlesnake oil to rock candy, laudanum to arsenic, the antique pharmacy once had the cure for most everything - with or without a prescription. The Clackamas County Historical Society is pleased to announce The Antique Pharmacy, a free educational forum on September 15th from 1-2 p.m. at the Museum of the Oregon Territory. The program honors the contributions of John Kaegi and Richard Kaegi, OSU Icons of Pharmacy, and highlights the museums re-dedicated Kaegi Antique Pharmacy Exhibit. The public and Oregons pharmacy professionals have been invited to gather to explore the museums extensive exhibit of antique pharmaceutical products, relics and gadgets donated by the Kaegi family to the Clackamas County Historical Society. It will be a unique opportunity to discuss the collection with retirees from the field who may have once put these curiosities to use. All are welcome to join in an open forum discussion on the Changing Role of the Pharmacist in History, following a keynote address from Dr. Mark Zabriskie, Dean of the Oregon State University College of Pharmacy. Refreshments and ice-cream sodas will be served. Exploring the collections rare and interesting contents will earn the most observant participants small … Continue reading →

31-08-2012 08:20 Have you gotten your flu shot? It's never too late, and now you can get it at any Safeway pharmacy. Continued here: Safeway pharmacies offering flu shots - Video … Continue reading →

WOONSOCKET, R.I., Aug. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The CVS Caremark Charitable Trust and CVS/pharmacy today announced a donation of more than $20,000 in support of communities that have been affected by Hurricane Isaac. The CVS Caremark Charitable Trust has donated $15,000 to the American Red Cross to support relief and recovery efforts. CVS/pharmacy is also providing nearly 1,000 much-needed first aid kits and nearly $5,000 in additional financial support to Red Cross shelters across Louisiana and Mississippi. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20101221/NE20875LOGO ) (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100816/NE50800LOGO ) Almost allCVS/pharmacy stores in Louisiana and Mississippi are now open. Only six stores are currently closed and theywill reopen as soon as safely possible. To find a nearby CVS/pharmacy, call 1-800-SHOP-CVS or visit the store locator at http://www.cvs.com or m.cvs.com. "Hurricane Isaac has impacted many of the communities we serve in Louisiana and Mississippi," said Eileen Howard Boone, Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications and Community Relations for CVS Caremark. "We are committed to supporting relief efforts in these communities and we hope our customers and colleagues in affected areas can safely return home soon." The Company is also supporting its employees who have been affected by the hurricane through the CVS Caremark Employee Relief Fund. Launched … Continue reading →

Credit: Jessica Groover Pharmacy technician Jero Ortega puts labels on prescription bottles at Cannon Pharmacy in Concord on Thursday. The Concord location the companys newest in the area. CONCORD, N.C. When Concord resident Steve Cagle saw a flyer in the newspaper last year about discounted prescription prices at a local pharmacy, he jumped at the opportunity. At that time, he had no health insurance and was paying $150 a month for a prescription. When Cagle went to Cannon Pharmacys Concord location, he found a alternative prescription drug for $19 for a six-month supply, saving him hundreds of dollars. Since then, Cagle has been a regular customer of Cannon Pharmacy. Also, they found me rebates on the Internet, Cagle said. I found the big chain stores wouldnt go above and beyond and do that. I try to make a habit of using mom and pop stores because I feel like its important in the community to have a relationship. Im going to be a customer for life because of the way they treat [us]. They treat us with the utmost respect. These are just some of the reasons David Carruth, pharmacy manager at the Concord location, believes Cannon Pharmacy has maintained … Continue reading →

Leading grocery chain Supervalu Inc. (SVU) has started offering flu vaccines to its customers at its pharmacy locations. They also have trained pharmacists at the stores who are also responsible for administering the vaccines. Traditional flu vaccines, needle-free FluMist nasal spray, Fluzone Intradermal and the Fluzone HD for patients aged 65 and above will be available at stores of Supervalu Pharmacies. The shots will be administered at regular pharmacy hours on a walk-in or an appointment basis. Supervalu Pharmacies has 800 locations spread across 25 states and operates under 10 retail brands, namely, Acme Sav-on Pharmacy, Albertsons Sav-on Pharmacy, Albertsons Osco Pharmacy, Cub Pharmacy, Farm Fresh Pharmacy, Jewel-Osco Pharmacy, Shaws Osco Pharmacy, Shop n Save Pharmacy, Shop n Save Osco Pharmacy and Shoppers Pharmacy. Supervalu Pharmacies has been offering adult immunizations since 2000. Apart from administering flu vaccines, Supervalu pharmacy locations also provide immunizations for influenza, pneumococcal disease, tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, cervical cancer, shingles and meningococcal meningitis. The retail chain also provides travel vaccine clinics where customers are immunized if they are traveling to other nations. The vaccination program is expected to boost the second quarter fiscal 2013 sales. The vaccination program is expected to gain popularity as … Continue reading →

SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I.The University of Rhode Island is preparing to formally open its new $75 million pharmacy building, which has tripled the capacity of its College of Pharmacy. University officials next week are marking the opening of the five-story, 144,000 square-foot building, the largest academic building on the South Kingstown campus. Officials say the building was funded through $65 million in bonds and $10 million in private donations and university money. A ribbon-cutting is planned for Tuesday with URI President David Dooley, U.S. Rep. James Langevin (LAN'-jih-vin) and others. A new $42 million, 429-bed residence hall is also being built. It had initially been expected to open to students next month but a university spokeswoman says it will be ready in October. She says all students have been accommodated with temporary housing. Copyright 2012 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Read this article: URI's new pharmacy building to formally open … Continue reading →

KIRKLAND, Wash., Aug 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center, a member of the Providence Health & Services, has utilized Talyst's innovative pharmacy automation, AutoPharm, three AutoCarousel, and AutoLabel, for five years. The technologies provide the hospital with greater inventory control and improved patient safety. With AutoCarousel, the hospital is able to consolidate its drug inventory in a compact footprint. The vertical design provides secure, automated storage and accurate retrieval. In addition, AutoLabel has improved Sacred Heart's patient safety by barcoding and labeling all medications, ensuring virtually 100% of medications are scan-ready at the bedside. "Talyst's pharmacy automation has dramatically improved our inventory control and processes," said John Woon, Pharm.D., FASHP, Manager, Pharmacy Informatics at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center & Children's Hospital. "Sacred Medical is now more efficient and has better control of our drug inventories, while ensuring patient safety." "Our products help our customers minimize storage footprint, and increase efficiencies within the pharmacy," said Carla Corkern, Chief Executive Officer at Talyst."This is critical in a time of drug shortages." About Talyst Talyst is a leader in pharmacy automation and engineers the safer pharmacy. Our solutions provide enterprise-wide medication management across your entire health system to offer … Continue reading →

North Mississippi police looking for Potts Camp Pharmacy burglary suspect Posted: Tuesday, August 28, 2012 4:22 PM EST Updated: Tuesday, August 28, 2012 4:22 PM EST By WMCTV.com Staff - email News on WMCTV.comNewsMore>> Plans to build new sports center are in the works Plans to build new sports center are in the works Updated: Tuesday, August 28 2012 8:23 PM EDT2012-08-29 00:23:35 GMT Updated: Tuesday, August 28 2012 7:50 PM EDT2012-08-28 23:50:00 GMT Updated: Tuesday, August 28 2012 6:57 PM EDT2012-08-28 22:57:53 GMT Fullilove is now talking about what will happen next. Will this arrest affect her job? Updated: Tuesday, August 28 2012 6:38 PM EDT2012-08-28 22:38:49 GMT Updated: Tuesday, August 28 2012 6:21 PM EDT2012-08-28 22:21:27 GMT (WMC-TV) Marshall County police are trying to track down a pharmacy burglary suspect. Surveillance pictures taken early Monday morning at the Potts Camp Pharmacy on 41 South Center Street in Mississippi show a suspect took several controlled substances. Police are looking for the suspect and vehicle. If you can help, call the North Mississippi crime stoppers at 1-800-729-2169. Continue reading here: North Mississippi police looking for Potts Camp Pharmacy burglary suspect … Continue reading →

Franklin County, MO (KSDK) - Deputies in Franklin County are investigating the armed robbery of a pharmacy in Krakow, Missouri. Police say a man walked into Hall's Pharmacy at 1:45 p.m. Police say he demanded narcotics and left on foot. The suspect is described as a white man in his 20s or 30s standing 5'10" tall with a stocky or muscular build. He was last seen wearing light shorts, a t-shirt, and a gold and black hat. He also had an elastic bandage wrapped around his face. He carried a white bag and said he had a weapon, though he never displayed one. Police believe the suspect may be associated with a health club. Authorities think the suspect entered a blue sporty-type vehicle with spoke or slotted wheels that was parted across Highway A, and drove east on Country Club Road. Police recovered a Mizzou hat and a t-shirt, possibly from "Supplement Super Stores," on Country Club Road. It is believed a second suspect may be involved. He is described as a white male wearing a dark navy Polo shirt and khaki shorts. He has short brown hair, a medium build, and was wearing a tan backpack. Anyone with information … Continue reading →

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Aug. 28, 2012) - Key Venture Capital Inc. (KVC-P.V) (the "Company"), a capital pool company pursuant to Policy 2.4 of the TSX Venture Exchange (the "TSXV"), is pleased to announce that it has entered into a letter of intent (the "LOI") dated August 27, 2012 for the arm's length acquisition, directly or indirectly, of all of the issued and outstanding shares of Ontario-incorporated PHC Canada Inc. and Delaware-incorporated Pharmacy Hearing Centers, Inc. (collectively "PHC") from the shareholders of VitaSound Audio Inc. ("VitaSound"), a private Ontario corporation. VitaSound is owned as to 38.6% by 2171861 Ontario Inc. (an Ontario company that is directly or indirectly owned equally by Philippe Pango, a resident of the Ivory Coast and Gora Ganguli and Mark Chamberlain, whom are residents of the greater Hamilton area) and as to 17.5% by Trivaris-VitaSound Holdings Inc. (an Ontario company that is controlled by Mark Chamberlain). The LOI contemplates that the Company will, subject to regulatory approval and the approval of the shareholders of the Company and VitaSound, acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of PHC by way of a share exchange pursuant to which the outstanding securities of PHC will be acquired for … Continue reading →