Vote & Vax brings flu shots to the polls
National public health initiative Vote & Vax is bringing flu shots to more than 1,200 polling stations and pharmacies on Election Day.
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Watson closes Actavis deal, plans new global name
Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc. has finalized its $5.6 billion acquisition of Actavis Group.
Bayer to purchase Schiff Nutrition
Bayer HealthCare plans to acquire vitamins and supplements maker Schiff Nutrition International Inc. for $1.2 billion.
Cracker Jack teams with Walgreens for ‘ultimate in-package prize’
Frito-Lay’s Cracker Jack brand is marking the 100-year anniversary of "a prize in every box" by partnering with Walgreens to give consumers the chance to win what it called "the ultimate in-package prize": a diamond ring valued at $1,000.
London Drugs goes live with new online store
After 18 months of planning and investment, London Drugs has launched a new website and e-commerce store. The Beauty Finder tool provides step-by-step guidance to LondonDrugs.com shoppers.
CVS Caremark sees 3Q profit, sales surge
Income from continuing operations rose nearly 17% during the third quarter at CVS Caremark Corp., as its pharmacy benefit management segment drove a double-digit sales surge. CVS said Tuesday that income from continuing operations for the three months ended September 30 climbed 16.7% to $1.
Thrifty White: An Rx innovator
Traditionally, advancements in the practice and professionalism of community pharmacy have come incrementally, one small step at a time.
Questions on compounding arise in wake of outbreak
As the investigation continues into the Massachusetts compounding center identified as responsible for the meningitis outbreak that, at presstime, left at least two dozen individuals dead, defenders of the longtime practice are attempting to convince the public that compounding has a history of bein
Rexall Pharma Plus starts flu shot drive
Ontario Health Minister Deb Matthews was the first patient to get a flu shot from a Rexall Pharma Plus pharmacist as the drug chain kicked off its annual Ontario flu vaccination campaign last month.
CVS names exec to lead specialty Rx
CVS Caremark Corp. has appointed Dr. Alan Lotvin executive vice president of specialty pharmacy.
Credit card settlement draws fire
A hearing on the proposed $7.2 billion settlement between merchants and credit card companies has been set for November 9. Retailers and others opposed to the settlement had until October 31 to file their written objections.
Appeals court to consider Medi-Cal case
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores and several other heath care groups are continuing their efforts to block the state of California from cutting Medi-Cal reimbursement rates. In the spring of 2011 the California legislature passed and Gov.
Two regional drug chains go mobile
Kerr Drug and Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy have both teamed up with mobile pharmacy solutions provider mscripts to offer their patients the ability to manage their prescriptions from a mobile phone.
Bartell program supports healthy lifestyles
Bartell Drugs has launched a rewards program encouraging customers to pursue healthy lifestyles. The initiative is a joint venture with EveryMove, an online program that rewards people for healthy choices.
CVS, Walgreens tout vitamins’ benefits in lowering cancer risk
A recent study showing that long-term multivitamin use may lower cancer risk among men has the nation’s two largest drug chains promoting the role they can play in helping men ensure they take the right supplements.
Stater Bros. pharmacies serve up free antibiotics
Stater Bros. Supermarkets is lending financially pressed consumers a hand by offering free generic antibiotics at its pharmacies. The company said Monday that this month all 27 Stater Bros.