Paced by leading chain drug operators, the number of retail health clinics in the United States is growing steadily, says a Kalorama Information report. In recent years, as a result of the economic downturn, retail clinic growth had been at a standstill.
With Ebola fears proliferating, members of the pharmacy community should provide a calming and educated voice by reminding patients that the risk of infection in the United States is very low.
CVS Health has entered into clinical affiliations with three regional health systems.
Walgreen Co. has lost two executives to retirement who collectively had spent more than a half-century with the retailer. Both John Spina and Don Huonker retired on October 31, the company says. Spina, corporate vice president of expense optimization, had the longer tenure of the two.
Renowned news correspondent, television host and producer Barbara Walters will serve as the keynote speaker for the National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation Dinner, which will be held on December 3 in New York City.
Sam’s Club has teamed with Aetna on a program designed to make it easier for small business owners to get health insurance coverage for themselves and their employees.
Jerry Shore has been named chief executive officer of Fred’s Inc., which operates more than 350 pharmacies and is transitioning to a convenience/pharmacy-centric model.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in its monthly webcast during October, highlighted the pivotal role that is played by community pharmacy in improving patient health.
The Obama administration is joining the push to protect Americans from identity theft and fraud. President Obama signed an executive order last month to strengthen security on federally issued credit cards and government payment systems.
Mass market retailing, once the scene of an apparently ongoing string of meetings, conferences, exhibit shows and discussions, has morphed into an industry where such gatherings are disappointingly few and far between.
A New Prescription for Health Care Improvement” examines a previously murky aspect of the problem: newly prescribed drugs
PepsiCo Inc. president Zein Abdalla plans to step down from his post at the end of this year. Zein Abdalla In an 8-K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Thursday, PepsiCo said Abdalla notified the company that he has decided to retire effective Dec. 31.
Perrigo Co. plc has reinitiated shipments of guaifenesin 600-mg extended-release tablets to its U.S. retail and wholesale customers.
Hershey Co. has launched Reese’s Spreads, a combination of chocolate and peanut butter flavors in spreadable form. Hershey said Wednesday that Reese’s Spreads, based on the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup, will appeal to consumers because it can be "enjoyed on any food, anytime, anywhere.
Mylan Inc. has released norethindrone acetate and ethinyl estradiol tablets (1 mg/0.02 mg) and ferrous fumarate, a birth control pill, in the United States. Mylan said Wednesday that the oral contraceptive product is a generic version of Loestrin 24 Fe from Warner Chilcott.
Snack maker Snyder’s-Lance Inc. plans to form a new, "better for you" division. Snyder’s-Lance said the move supports its goal of creating a stronger presence in a healthier, more sustainable food industry.
