Patient Compliance

Price Chopper Supermarkets has deployed a suite of automated evidence-based information solutions for drug and disease reference, patient education, and consumer health information as part of its patient-centered care initiatives for pharmacy customers.

A Jewel-Osco store in Orland Park, Ill., will play home to a new Physicians Prompt Care Express clinic that will offer a convenient health care option for busy families and customers.

According to a new national survey conducted by Greenberg Quinlan Rosner Research (GQRR) and Public Opinion Strategies (POS), while almost all mothers acknowledge the importance and benefits of breastfeeding both for themselves and their babies, a large majority of moms want the right to make their own infant feeding decisions, based on all available information and to best suit their own family’s needs.

In this third of a six-part series, Dave Nazaruk, senior vice president, retail business development for StayWell/MediMedia USA, the world’s leading provider of patient education and consumer health information, continues his exploration of the role of retail in revolutionizing health care and the economy.

The family planning category in food stores with $2 million and over in sales is staying strong in the recession. With more consumers comfortable in the category, sales are expected to continue to grow.

The Food and Drug Administration’s position on acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol, is giving parent company Johnson & Johnson a branding headache, according to researcher YouGov.

Featuring the same formula as Nordic Omega-3 Gummies but in a larger serving size, Nordic Omega-3 Fishies offer a fun shape in a natural tangerine flavor.

All Glen’s Markets pharmacies serving communities throughout northern Michigan are now offering a generic drug program of 30-day prescriptions for $4 and 90-day prescriptions for $10. The program offers lower prices on over 300 generic drugs.