For Rxs and OTCs, Americans favor generics
When given a choice in purchasing a prescription or over-the-counter drug, most U.S. consumers will opt for a generic product, a new Harris Poll finds. Harris said Wednesday that of the 2,255 U.S.
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Publix enhances free medication program
Publix Super Markets Inc. has expanded supply options in its free medication program to help patients on maintenance medicines.
AmEx adds Rite Aid, Dollar General to cash-load network
Rite Aid Corp. and Dollar General Corp. have joined the American Express Free Cash Reload network.
Walgreens offers same-day Rx delivery in Dallas
Walgreens has enlisted “crowdsourced, last-mile logistics” company Deliv to power same-day prescription delivery service in Dallas.
PharmaSmart, Astrup Drug partner in BP pilot
Blood pressure kiosk maker PharmaSmart took part in a pilot with Astrup Drug’s Sterling Pharmacy and nonprofit health group HealthPartners to show the potential of community pharmacists in helping patients with hypertension.
Chronic disease patients want mobile health tools
Here’s some news that pharmacy retailers can use: Patients with chronic diseases are eager to use mobile tools to better manage their health.
Prestige Brands to acquire DenTek
Prestige Brands Holdings Inc. has agreed to acquire DenTek Oral Care Inc. from investment firm TSG Consumer Partners LLC for $225 million in cash.
Pfizer to acquire Allergan for $160 billion
Pfizer Inc. plans to acquire Allergan Inc. for about $160 billion in the biggest deal ever in the health care sector. Pfizer said Monday that the transaction will allow the New York-based drug giant to relocate to Ireland to cut its U.S. tax burden. “The proposed combination of Pfizer
What it will take to get the WBA-Rite Aid deal done
Estimates vary widely on the number of stores Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. (WBA) will divest as part of its $17.2 billion acquisition of Rite Aid Corp. In a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, WBA said the deal allows for up to 1,000 outlets to be closed or sold “if required
CVS/pharmacy elevates the beauty care experience
Shortly after CVS Health decided in February 2014 to eliminate tobacco products from the merchandise mix at its drug stores, the company’s retail leadership team took the opportunity to reexamine the business. During those deliberations, beauty care quickly emerged as an area ripe for innovation.
Diab steps down at Walmart
Labeed Diab, president of health and wellness for Walmart U.S., has left the retailer to become chief operating officer at Brookdale Senior Living Co., an operator of assisted and independent living centers for elderly clients.
Local ties emphasized by Bartell in remodel
Bartell Drugs’ strategy of leveraging its hyper-local connections to differentiate itself from bigger rivals is on full display at a remodeled and expanded store that had its grand reopening earlier this month.
Rite Aid adds genetic testing to mix
Rite Aid Corp. and Harmonyx, a leader in affordable and accessible genetic testing, have announced the availability of selected genetic tests in all Rite Aid pharmacies except those in New York state. Rite Aid is the first U.S. drug store chain to offer Harmonyx genetic testing.
Walgreens enhances digital capabilities
Walgreens has expanded access to telehealth services and brought new mobile functionality to its Balance Rewards loyalty program, including integration with Apple Pay.
NACDS taps Barbour to speak
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores board of directors, top executives from NACDS associate member companies and nationally recognized thought leaders will have an opportunity during December’s NACDS Week in New York City to assess and anticipate highly consequential political and retail d
CVS backs provider collaboration initiative
Improved coordination between primary care providers and retail pharmacies and clinics is the aim of a collaboration announced earlier this month between the Health is Primary campaign and CVS Health.