NACDS remains committed in changing times
NACDS chairman of the board Mark Panzer, senior vice president, pharmacy, health and wellness of Albertsons Companies, described the value that NACDS members appreciate most.
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Rite Aid’s Podgurski honored with Harold W. Pratt Award
DENVER – The National Association of Chain Drug Store (NACDS) today presented the Harold W. Pratt Award – its highest honor commemorating service to pharmacy – to Mike Podgurski, Rite Aid Corporation’s vice president, pharmacy services.
Omnicell Patient Engagement platform to be shown at TSE
Omnicell announced innovations to the company’s Omnicell Patient Engagement platform designed to support value-based, patient-centered care.
PQS launches EQuIPP Analytics at TSE
Pharmacy Quality Solutions (PQS) has announced the launch of EQuIPP Analytics as a new, agile data visualization tool to complement its EQuIPP application. EQuIPP Analytics is making its debut at NACDS Total Store Expo in Denver, Colo.
H-E-B receives award for political advocacy at TSE
H-E-B was honored for its political engagement during the Political Involvement Reception at the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Total Store Expo on Saturday, August 25.
RSQ Five Junior provides temporary, emotional relief for all ages
Private Label Brands’ Nutripathic line of homeopathic remedies offers RSQ Five Junior. This product provides temporary relief from trauma, anxiety, and emotional stress; and can be used by the whole family with adults just doubling the dosage.
CVS Health opens retail distribution center in Kansas City
CVS Health officially announced the opening of a new retail distribution center in Kansas City, Mo, located at 10711 North Congress Avenue in the Skyport Industrial Park.
Wellness festival slated by Kroger
Kroger Co. is promoting its new Wellness Your Way platform, which encourages shoppers to adopt a more holistic approach to health, with a three-and-a-half-day music, education and wellness festival here in October.
Genoa reportedly will be acquired
UnitedHealth has tentatively agreed to buy Genoa Healthcare from private equity firm Advent International, according to a report.
MinuteClinic unveils virtual care option
CVS Health is offering customers who have downloaded the CVS Pharmacy app access to health care services 24 hours a day, seven days a week, from their mobile devices.
Merlo sets record straight on rebates
The Trump administration’s blueprint to lower drug prices has put the spotlight on the rebates negotiated by pharmacy benefits managers with drug manufacturers.
An eventful quarter for SDM
Shoppers Drug Mart (SDM) reported strong financial results for the second quarter despite the impact of incremental health care reform measures and the full effect of changes to Canada’s minimum wage.
Rite Aid and Albertsons regroup
The scuttling of Rite Aid Corp.’s acquisition by Albertsons Cos. leaves the chain drug landscape basically unchanged, except that the No. 3 player now faces mounting challenges.
Cigna shareholders approve Express Scripts deal
Cigna Corp. shareholders voted Friday to approve the health insurer’s $52 billion purchase of PBM Express Scripts Holding Co. The vote in favor of the acquisition came after activist investor Carl Icahn last week gave up a last-minute effort to get shareholders to nix the deal.
Patty Kumbera named COO of PrescribeWellness
Patty Kumbera has joined PrescribeWellness as chief operating officer.
Rite Aid names Havas as agency of record
Rite Aid has named Havas North America as its new agency of record with an emphasis on brand strategy and creative. Under the agreement, Havas will form a team of top talent known as the “Well Village” — including thought leaders with vast experience in retail health care strategy and creative