Walgreens, Rite Aid offer online pharmacist chat
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
The national drugstore chains launch programs to allow customers to chat online with pharmacists anytime. Users can chat with pharmacists about interactions between prescription and OTC drugs, general wellness questions, chronic disease management or prescription prices or refill status. "Pharmacists are among the most trusted health care professionals, and Pharmacy Chat gives our patients and customers another way to reach out to Walgreens pharmacy when it's most convenient for them," said Walgreens pharmacy VP Kermit Crawford. Rite Aid offers the service to members of its wellness+ rewards program and Walgreens' to registered website users