Pharmacy customer satisfaction with prescription drug pricing has had its ups and downs in recent years, but there are some surprising differences across pharmacy types, according to research from Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals Inc.
While chain drug stores across the Mid-Atlantic states and the Northeast helped residents prepare for Superstorm Sandy by stocking extra emergency supplies, the retailers also stepped up to the plate after the storm hit to help in the recovery effort. Walgreen Co.
Community support has defined CVS Caremark Corp.’s response to the devastation of superstorm Hurricane Sandy, said Scott Baker, executive vice president of internal operations, real estate and supply chain.
Chain drug retailers are awaiting the implications of President Barack Obama’s re-election for the looming fiscal cliff, while gearing up for the now certain rollout of the health care reform law.
In this issue Chain Drug Review continues to present some of the major findings from the Pharmacy Satisfaction Pulse Survey conducted by Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals Inc., this time examining the most important improvement opportunity revealed by the study: prescription drug pricing.
CVS/pharmacy has unveiled new leadership assignments for its retail field organization.
Medicaid patients across four therapeutic categories experienced better adherence with 90-day medication supplies compared to 30-day refills, according to a Walgreen Co. study. Those patients with the three-month supply also showed nominal wastage and more cost savings.
At a time when seniors are weighing which Medicare Part D plan to enroll in for 2013, Humana Inc. and Walmart are making their offering more appealing, particularly for those with high blood pressure.
CVS/pharmacy has launched what it calls Nail HQ. The in-store kiosks showcase the hottest nail care trends and product innovations and are being offered in more than 2,000 of the drug chain’s stores.
Walgreen Co. has launched its own biannual glossy magazine. The first issue of "Happy And Healthy, Your Guide To Living Well With Walgreens" debuted on November 4. The glossy, 28-page magazine is available in English and Spanish, with a separate version for Duane Reade customers.
WellCare Health Plans Inc. is working with Walgreens to staff some of the drug chain’s stores in 12 states with Medicare benefit consultants.
CVS/pharmacy is waiving prescription co-payments, deductibles and other financial liability at 45 stores in several New York City boroughs and on Long Island that were impacted by Hurricane Sandy.
Kroger Co. plans to acquire Axium Pharmacy Holdings Inc., a leading specialty pharmacy. Financial terms of the agreement weren’t disclosed.
After 18 months of extensive planning and investment, London Drugs has debuted a new website and e-commerce store. Executives note that the new site features a variety of navigational improvements and two key differentiators.
Ryan Vero is joining Sears Holdings Corp., the parent company of Kmart, as senior vice president and president of grocery, drug and pharmacy. Vero most recently served as the executive vice president and chief merchandising/marketing officer at OfficeMax Inc.
Walgreen Co. has launched a new private label line featuring products free of harmful chemicals. The Ology line includes baby care and personal care products, as well as household cleaners, paper products and compact fluorescent lightbulbs.
