Patient Compliance

LYNDEN, Wash. - Police have questioned a woman described as a registered nurse, who allegedly administered what she said were flu shots to patrons at three area supermarkets.

DES MOINES, Iowa ¿ Facing the same flu vaccine shortage as pharmacy operators across the nation, Hy-Vee is asking its pharmacists to follow the recommendations of the CDC and the Iowa Department of Public Health for targeting high-risk patients for vaccination.

NEWARK, Del. - Reinforcing the call it made earlier this year urging the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans Committee (DGAC) to strengthen its guideline on produce consumption, the Produce Marketing Association this week applauded the DGAC's efforts in reinforcing the importance of fruits and vegetables in the new guidelines.

BOISE, Idaho - Albertsons, Inc. has been hit by a suit from San Diego, Calif.-based consumer advocacy group Privacy Rights Clearinghouse, which accuses the retailer of selling prescription information to drug companies without informing customers.

SANTA MONICA, Calif. - Phil Lempert, known by both consumers and the food industry as the "Supermarket Guru" and an expert analyst on consumer, marketing, and food safety trends, yesterday launched the Food Allergy Buddy (FAB) Dining Card, a free, personalized ingredient card that consumers can present at restaurants and supermarket deli and prepared food sections, detailing their specific food allergies.

WILMINGTON, Del. - Despite being told for years of the health benefits of eating at least five servings of fruits and vegetables a day, most Americans still aren't consuming enough produce, according to a recent study conducted by ACNielsen for Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH), based here.

ALEXANDRIA, Va. - Craig Fuller, president and c.e.o. of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS), testified late last week before the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Health regarding electronic prescribing technology.

ALEXANDRIA, Va. - Craig Fuller, president and c.e.o. of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores, said the association applauds drug manufacturer Pfizer, Inc. for its new program designed to expand access to prescription medicines across the United States.