Walgreen Co. has launched a teleheath service that will give its website users 24/7 access to board-certified doctors through its mobile application. MDLIVE’s platform will allow Walgreens app users to engage in a virtual consultation with a physician.
Fruth Pharmacy has introduced free delivery of prescriptions and other products. The West Virginia-based drug chain said Monday that the under the program, called Gopher, those who qualify can receive free local delivery of prescriptions with an order form attached.
Walgreen Co., looking to add top-level merchandising experience as it prepares for the upcoming merger with Alliance Boots GmbH, has named Linda Filler as president of retail products and chief merchandising officer. She begins the new role January 1.
More than 1 million people applied for health insurance in the first week of the new open enrollment period under the Affordable Care Act, and nearly half chose plans. The numbers marked a strong relaunch for the government’s online insurance exchange after last year’s botched debut.
Walmart has recast its merchandising team following the departure of Duncan Mac Naughton. Mac Naughton, who had been chief merchandising officer, left the company to pursue new opportunities.
Rite Aid Corp. has expanded the responsibilities of RediClinic chief executive officer Web Golinkin, giving him the additional role of CEO at its Health Dialog Services Corp. unit.
Expanding customer loyalty to build beauty transactions is a goal for both Walgreen Co. and Ulta, according to executives for the retailers who spoke recently at Cosmetic Executive Women Newsmaker Forum.
Cardinal Health Inc. has enhanced its Diabetes Specialized Care Center with new education and training tools for pharmacists to help patients understand the disease better and manage their overall health better.
Target Corp. is testing a new in-store clinic model in collaboration with Kaiser Permanente. The companies have launched four Target Clinics in Southern California offering services typically unavailable in retail clinics.
Former Rexall Pharma Plus chief executive officer Frank Scorpiniti has taken the helm at the Earth Fare natural food retailer. Scorpiniti, a chain drug industry veteran who resigned from Rexall this fall, has been CEO of Earth Fare since October.
With an eye on boosting its effort to develop an integrated pharmacy experience, CVS Health has signed a lease for office space in Boston that will be home to its new Digital Innovation Lab.
A German court has given the green light to McKesson Corp. and Celesio AG to operate as an integrated company.
John Foley, who in his most recent position served as corporate vice president for eastern operations at Walgreen Co., has retired after a 29-year career with the company.
National health spending last year continued a trend of low growth, according to an analysis from the Office of the Actuary at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The CMS Office of the Actuary estimates that in 2013 U.S. health care spending in the grew at a rate of 3.6% over
The November midterm elections, which resulted in Republicans taking control of the Senate, also saw “significant Republican gains in state legislatures,” according to an analysis of the results by the National Association of Chain Drug Stores.
Changes within the executive ranks in the chain drug industry are coming at a faster pace these days than at any time in the industry’s history.
