Rite Aid’s Health Dialog, RediClinic name CFO
Jeff Fields has joined Rite Aid Corp. subsidiaries Health Dialog and RediClinic as chief financial officer.
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Immunizations: Linking awareness, access via education
When my children were younger, reminders about vaccinations were inescapable. Notifications come by way of regular pediatrician visits, health forms to be completed to enroll in school, and checklists on every Boy Scout camp or sports-participation medical form.
J&J plans diabetes ‘zone’ at Total Store Expo
Health care giant Johnson & Johnson is sharpening its aim at the growing diabetes epidemic.
Bartell Drugs bolsters store base
Bartell Drugs has remodeled a pair of stores and plans to open a new store next year. The Puget Sound-area drug chain has completed renovations of stores in West Seattle and Snohomish and announced a new outlet for Snoqualmie, east of Lake Washington.
Apothecary Products acquires Health Enterprises
Apothecary Products LLC has purchased Health Enterprises Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of consumer health care products and pharmacy supplies. Financial terms of the deal weren’t disclosed. Apothecary Products said Health Enterprises, which is based in North Attleboro, Mass.
Compass Health Brands buys Meridian Medical
Compass Health Brands has acquired home health care manufacturer and supplier Meridian Medical LLC. Financial terms of the agreement weren’t disclosed. Knoxville, Tenn.
Jean Coutu Group faces legal challenge from franchisees
The Jean Coutu Group is the target of a class-action suit filed by a group of its franchisees seeking to recover $252 million in royalties. In a brief statement, Coutu said that it plans to challenge the action. “The Jean Coutu Group Inc. confirms that it has received a copy of the class-action
Walgreens: Interventions can make difference
Pharmacist interventions and benefit plan designs with low co-payments can help improve adherence to cholesterol-lowering drugs for patients in minority communities, according to a new study developed by Walgreens and the University of Chicago.
Walgreens names new VP of digital health
Walgreens is promoting Greg Orr to vice president of digital health, taking over from Adam Pellegrini, who is leaving the company to join Fitbit Inc. A Walgreens spokeswoman confirmed late Wednesday that Orr, currently senior director of digital health, will assume the new role effective Sept. 1.
Gloeckler exits Walmart to join Academy Sports
Walmart health and wellness executive Michelle Gloeckler is leaving the company to become chief merchant at sporting goods chain Academy Sports + Outdoors. Academy Ltd. said Wednesday that Gloeckler is slated to join the company on Aug. 29 as executive vice president and chief merchandising officer.
Walmart reportedly looking to buy Jet.com
Walmart is in talks to buy online retailer Jet.com, according to a report on Thursday by The Wall Street Journal. Jet.com, which launched its e-commerce web site in July 2015, was co-founded by Marc Lore, who serves as its chairman and CEO.
Walgreens, Unilever partner on in-store donation program
Walgreens and Unilever have again teamed up for an in-store program that enables consumers to help developing communities in Africa get access to clean water. Walgreens said Wednesday that through Aug.
Giant Eagle earns specialty pharmacy accreditation
Giant Eagle Pharmacy has received full Specialty Pharmacy Accreditation from health care standards body URAC. Giant Eagle Inc. said this week that the designation attests to the quality and service provided by its specialty pharmacy operation.
Allergan sells Anda to Teva for $500 million
Another large deal has been struck between Allergan plc and Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. The companies on Wednesday announced the sale of Allergan’s Anda Inc. distribution business to Teva for $500 million.
Mayne Pharma closes $625 million generics buy
Mayne Pharma has completed its purchase of a package of generic drug products from Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. and Allergan plc. Mayne said Wednesday that under the $652 million deal, announced in late June, it takes ownership of 37 approved and five filed generic pharmaceutical products.
Kleenex brings Facial Cleansing line to e-tailers
Kleenex has begun rolling out its Kleenex Facial Cleansing product collection to major online retailers.