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16 DRUG TOPICS NOVEMBER 26, 2007 www.drugtopics.com NEWS Roundup and pension trusts. A labor coalition of 1199SEIU (Service Employees International Union), ILWU (International Longshore and Warehouse Union), and UFCW (United Food and Commercial Workers) was present at the conference. The unions claim that Rite Aid is violating its contractual obligations and federal labor law and running aggressive anti-union campaigns on the East and West coasts. books and a free meter coupon. For more information, visit www.cvs.com. Humana exempts members from co-pay for preferred generics To boost the use of generic drugs and its RightSource mail-order pharmacy services, Humana said its Medicare members who order Tier 1 drugs (preferred generics) are exempt from a co-pay starting in January 2008. There are more than 2,200 generic drugs covered under this benefit, which applies to Humana’s Enhanced and Complete stand-alone Medicare drug plans and most members in the company’s Medicare Advantage plans. Rite Aid addresses union protest In response to a recent protest by a labor coalition of 1199SEIU (Service Employees International Union), ILWU (International Longshore and Warehouse Union), and UFCW (United Food and Commercial Workers), a Rite Aid spokeswoman said, “The unions have their own agenda. These press releases are just another attempt by the unions to pressure Rite Aid’s corporate office to agree to let the union represent our newest Rite Aid associates in Eckerd stores in New York and New Jersey without giving those associates a chance to vote on whether they want a union or want to pay union dues. The associates at these stores have not chosen to be represented by 1199 or any union, and we’re not going to force a union or union dues on them just because 1199 is writing misleading press releases. It’s not fair for us to decide for our associates. If they want to be represented by a union, they have the right to vote by secret ballot in an election administered by the National Labor Relations Board.” NACDS is one of top places to work in associations, nonprofits In its Oct. 26 issue, CEO Update cited NACDS as one of the “top places to work in associations and nonprofits.” CEO Update is a biweekly newsletter focused on jobs, news, and people in the association and nonprofit world. In its listings of top association benefits, CEO Update highlighted NACDS’ paid leave policy and tuition benefit. NACDS supports Dextromethorphan Abuse Reduction Act of 2007 Steven Anderson, president/CEO of NACDS, applauded the Dextromethorphan Abuse Reduction Act of 2007, introduced by Sen. Joseph R. Biden Jr. (D, Del.). Anderson stated, “The abuse of dextromethorphan—especially by teenagers—is a serious concern, and our industry is committed to doing its part to combat this problem. This bill is a product of Sen. Biden’s out-front leadership and dedication, and NACDS is pleased to play a role in the development of a legislative solution. We will continue working closely with Sen. Biden and his colleagues as the Dextromethorphan Abuse Reduction Act moves forward in Congress.” Dextromethorphan is an ingredient in many cough and cold medications. The act prohibits the unregulated sale of the bulk form of dextromethorphan; prohibits the sale of dextromethorphan-containing products to buyers under 18 years old—a move already voluntarily taken by several major retail stores; and provides robust funding for prevention and educational programs to combat OTC and prescription drug abuse. The trade group for OTC makers—the Consumer Healthcare Products Association—also commended Sen. Biden for the legislation. DT CVS pharmacists help patients manage diabetes November being Diabetes Awareness Month, CVS/pharmacy will be educating and counseling diabetes patients on topics ranging from identifying symptoms and monitoring sugar levels to managing medications and avoiding medication interactions and potential side effects. In partnership with the American Diabetes Association, CVS has produced diabetes informational materials available in pharmacies across the country. In addition, throughout Diabetes Awareness Month, 1,500 select CVS stores will offer support for patients through Meter Day events, which will include blood glucose meter demonstrations, disease state management discussion and information, educational literature, consumer care, and diabetes care coupon http://www.drugtopics.com http://www.cvs.com http://www.drugtopics.com/drugtopics/Drug+Topics+Daily+News/Unions-oppose-Rite-Aids-acquisition-of-EckerdBrook/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/451826?contextCategoryId=10239&searchString=hot%20off%20the%20press%20article%20on%20rite%20aid%20and%20union http://www.drugtopics.com/drugtopics/Business+and+Management/Rite-Aid-is-target-of-protest-by-unions/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/470913?contextCategoryId=10239

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