Jan 2nd, 2009 · Grocery retailer Giant, which operates about 160 pharmacies in the mid-Atlantic states, is offering free generic drugs this winter. The company says it knows it will lose money, but says its pharmacists have heard many anecdotes about families struggling.
Dec 4th, 2008 · For owners of a T-Mobile G1, also known as the "Google phone," you can now download a program that will give you a read out on the flu in your zip code. The program was created by the makers of the flu remedy — Zicam — and they get their information from polling health care providers and pharmacies. The company that makes the program says a version for the iPhone will be availible later this month.
Sep 30th, 2008 · A judge in San Francisco will decide Tuesday if the city has a right to enforce a new law that bans the sale of tobacco in pharmacies. Drug store chain Walgreen Co. and tobacco company Philip Morris have filed suits against San Francisco. If the ban is successful, it could catch on in other cities.
Jul 23rd, 2007 · MethCheck is a computerized tracking system the government is trying out in pharmacies. It collects customer data, and then notifies police about suspicious Sudafed purchases. The cold medicine contains an ingredient used to make the illegal drug methamphetamine. Federal law limits Sudafed purchases to six boxes at a time.
Oct 19th, 2006 · Giant retailer Wal-Mart has been selling certain prescription drugs at an ultra-low price in Florida. Now, Wal-Mart pharmacies in more than a dozen other states will join the program.
Aug 28th, 2006 · In November, the morning-after pill -- or Plan B -- will be available for sale over the counter at pharmacies and health clinics for individuals eighteen and older. Supporters of the pill demand that it be available to all ages. Anti-abortion activists say Plan B ends a life and could increase sexual promiscuity.
Aug 8th, 2006 · The trend of walk-in health clinics began years ago in neighborhood pharmacies, department stores and malls. Some health care analysts see store-based clinics as a natural evolution in health care delivery. The clinics are also money-making opportunities for investors. From member station KQED in San Francisco, Sarah Varney reports.
Jan 13th, 2006 · Baltimore's Department of Health has developed a plan for dealing with the new Medicare drug benefit. It treats Medicare Part D as a medical emergency, with a response center to handle problems, active outreach to pharmacies, and a fund for purchasing drugs for people who fall between the cracks.