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CVS Caremark Charitable Trust helps advance community health

The CVS Caremark Charitable Trust has committed $5 million to help expand access to quality health care nationwide via partnerships with the National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics (NAFC), the School-Based Health Alliance and the second year of the "Innovations in Community Health" grant p

Gallup: Pharmacists among most-trusted professionals

Pharmacists continue to be well-regarded by Americans in terms of honesty and ethics, according to an annual poll by Gallup. In Gallup’s yearly Honesty & Ethics survey, released Monday, 70% of the 1,031 U.S. adults polled rated pharmacists as "very high" or "high" in honesty and ethical standards.

Foulkes set to become CVS/pharmacy president

In becoming president of CVS/pharmacy, Helena Foulkes brings to the role a wealth of experience with diverse facets of the chain, especially health care offerings. Helena Foulkes Foulkes, 49, who succeeds Mark Cosby on January 1, has been CVS Caremark Corp.

Rx is one key to making ACA work

The importance of pharmacists to the success of the Affordable Care Act was reinforced late last month by National Association of Chain Drug Stores president and chief executive officer Steve Anderson.

Walgreens names Chawla as chief marketer

The restructuring of Walgreen Co.’s management team continues. Under the leadership of Sona Chawla, the chain’s new Digital and Marketing Division will combine and integrate e-commerce, enterprisewide marketing, and customer loyalty and insights.

McMillon to be next Walmart CEO

Walmart has named company veteran Doug McMillon to take over as president and chief executive officer after Mike Duke retires at the end of next month. He has also joined Walmart’s board of directors.

Infusion services added by CVS

CVS Caremark Corp. is buying Coram LLC from Apria Healthcare Group Inc. The $2.1 billion transaction — CVS Caremark’s largest deal in five years — was announced earlier this month. It will add specialty infusion services to the company’s offering.

New law aims to ensure drug quality, security

Pharmacy organizations have praised last month’s enactment of a federal comprehensive supply chain and compounding law. The Drug Quality and Security Act boosts the Food and Drug Administration’s authority to regulate compounding pharmacies that ship drugs across state lines.

Shopko names McMahon chief executive

Peter McMahon has been named chief executive officer of Shopko Stores Operating Co., replacing interim CEO Michael Bettiga. A 30-year retail veteran, McMahon most recently was chief operating officer of Loblaw Cos., Canada’s leading supermarket operator.