Rite Aid Foundation makes donation for S.C. flood relief
The Rite Aid Foundation is lending a hand to those affected by last week’s severe flooding in South Carolina.
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Brewing giants poised to merge
The boards of Anheuser-Busch InBev and SABMiller plc have agreed in principle on the key terms of an offer by AB InBev to acquire rival brewer SABMiller. The companies said early Tuesday that under an increased offer from AB InBev, SABMiller shareholders would receive £44.00 per share ($68.11 U.S.
Benzer Pharmacy expands into Georgia
Benzer Pharmacy has set up shop in a new state, Georgia, with the official opening of a new drug store in Greensboro. Along with retail pharmacy services, the Greensboro store offers compounding and specialty medications.
Teva unveils Avodart generic
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. has released dutasteride capsules 0.5 mg, a medication for enlarged prostate, in the United States.
NCPA, HHS team up to drive enrollment
The National Community Pharmacists Association is working with U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to help spur enrollment in health insurance plans.
Provider status bill builds momentum
Congressional support continues to mount for the pharmacy industry’s push for pharmacists to be designated as health care providers. The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) reported that a majority of the U.S.
More M&As expected to shake up retail Rx
As much as the chain drug industry has consolidated, there is room for more mergers and acquisitions. That’s evident from the M&A speculation swirling about the sector in the U.S. and Canada, as well as recent activity.
CVS grows health care arsenal
CVS/pharmacy is adding hearing centers in seven stores and providing optical services in another five. The hearing centers are debuting in greater Dallas and Cleveland, while the vision services will be unveiled around Washington, D.C./Baltimore.
HHS lays groundwork for ACA enrollment
The government vows to conduct an extensive outreach initiative during the Affordable Care Act’s upcoming open enrollment period in an attempt to enroll millions of eligible but difficult-to-reach Americans who have yet to sign up for health insurance.
Ritzman eyes pharmacy of future
Ritzman Pharmacy has entered into an agreement with Pharmacy Innovations LLC, an affiliate of Northeast Ohio Medical University, to create a “pharmacy of the future.” With a planned opening in January 2016, the pharmacy will be located in the NEOMED Education and Wellness (NEW) Center.
MTM gets a big lift from new CMS plan
A pilot program for an enhanced medication therapy management model for Medicare Part D has been welcomed by the National Association of Chain Drug Stores.
Drug chains a destination for Halloween
Consumers plan to make drug stores one of their main destinations for Halloween shopping this fall. Twenty-four percent of the 1,000 U.S.
Walgreens rolls out payment service kiosks
Walgreens has launched Western Union Bill Payment services, provided via digital self-service kiosks, chainwide. The service will enable the drug chain’s customers to make payments to 15,000 billers in and outside the United States, according to Western Union Co.
After long absence, Hi-School returns to Washington town
Following a 12-year absence, Hi-School Pharmacy has returned to Vancouver with the opening of a new store. Hi-School says its new pharmacy, which opened last month at 3200 NE 52nd St.
Digital technology push accelerated by CVS
CVS Health has established two partnerships to drive faster innovation and expand areas of focus for connected health solutions. The company has joined with start-up accelerator MassChallenge and digital health venture fund Rock Health to propel digital health initiatives.
Keyes named Meijer president
After joining the company 26 years ago as a pharmacist, Rick Keyes has now become president of Meijer Inc. He takes over from J.K.