Walgreen To Expand Number of In-Store Clinics
Deerfield, IL--Walgreen Co. recently opened 10 Health Corner Clinics in the Kansas City metro area within its stores and has plans to open more in-store clinics in the Kansas City area within the first quarter of 2007.

Government To Stockpile Antiviral Drug
Philadelphia --GlaxoSmithKline has entered into an agreement with the U.S. government to provide states with the antiviral drug Relenza (zanamivir for inhalation), as they prepare for a potential influenza pandemic.

Coalition of Pharmacy Associations Formed
Alexandria, VA--The National Association of Chain Drug Stores and the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) have formed the Coalition for Community Pharmacy Action. The purpose of the new group is to represent the nation's 55,000 community chain and independent pharmacies with a single voice on legislative and regulatory issues of common interest.

NCPA Seeking Info from Pharmacists
Alexandria, VA--The NCPA is cooperating with the Office of Inspector General in gathering information from community pharmacists who are experiencing slow and low Medicare Part D payments. Community pharmacists who wish to participate should contact Tony Lee of NCPA's Government Affairs department at [email protected].

Merck Launches Vaccination Program
West Point, PA--Merck & Co. and the Merck Vaccine Division have launched the Merck Adult Vaccination Program, which is designed to expand access to adult vaccines through pharmacies and vaccination service providers. For more information, call (800) 631-2590.