Medication Management

BENTONVILLE, Ark. -- Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. yesterday said it had entered phase two of its $4 prescription program, with changes aimed at helping more consumers deal with health care costs.

ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- More than 70 pharmacy executives and representatives from pharmacy companies across the country are visiting with members of Congress today to advocate on behalf of community pharmacy.

BENTONVILLE, Ark. -- Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. said yesterday it's made "further improvements" to the health care benefits it offers its 1.3 million full- and part-time U.S. associates. The latest changes from the world's largest retailer - and employer - include more personalized choices, reduced deductibles, pre-deductible health care credits, and a $4 co-pay for more than 2,400 covered generic prescriptions.

BENTONVILLE, Ark. -- Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. said yesterday it's made "further improvements" to the health care benefits it offers its 1.3 million full- and part-time U.S. associates. The latest changes from the world's largest retailer - and employer - include more personalized choices, reduced deductibles, pre-deductible health care credits, and a $4 co-pay for more than 2,400 covered generic prescriptions.

MINNEAPOLIS - Mass retail chain Target is offering free flavorings to pharmacy customers who buy liquid medication for their children, with the goal of making kids' medicating experience more acceptable.

MINNEAPOLIS - Mass retail chain Target is offering free flavorings to pharmacy customers who buy liquid medication for their children, with the goal of making kids' medicating experience more acceptable.

DEERFIELD, Ill. - Walgreen Co. here said it plans to open 550 new drugstore locations over the next 12 months, adding to the more than 615 units it opened during fiscal 2007, which just closed.

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. -- Headaches, colds, sleeping problems, and back aches are the most common ailments of the world's consumers, and when it comes to their treatment in an estimated $70 billion industry, consumers are loyal and habitual purchasers of over-the-counter (OTC) self-medication products, according to a new global health survey conducted by The Nielsen Co.