Kroger serves up no-appointment flu shots
The Kroger Co. is making flu shots available on a walk-in basis at all of its in-store pharmacies and The Little Clinic locations.
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Sam’s Club to hold diabetes screenings
Next month, Sam’s Club pharmacy locations plan to provide free diabetes and vision screenings for members and the public. The Walmart warehouse club chain said Thursday that the diabetes checkups will be held on Saturday, Sept. 8, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Shoppers Drug Mart wins round in private-label generics challenge
The Supreme Court of Canada has cleared the way for Shoppers Drug Mart Corp. to proceed with its challenge of Ontario’s ban on private-label generic drugs. Canada’s largest drug chain said Thursday that the court has granted its application for leave to appeal the Dec.
SoloHealth kiosk reaches milestone
The SoloHealth Station kiosk has surpassed the 2.5 million mark for consumer interactions, as well as posted strong consumer engagement rates, including time spent with the kiosks.
Rite Aid adopts Elsevier’s Gold Standard Drug Database module
Rite Aid Corp. has selected Elsevier’s Gold Standard Drug Database State and Federal module to monitor legislative updates made to prescription medications.
Popcorn, Indiana serves up ready-to-eat microwave popcorn
Popcorn, Indiana has introduced Warm Your Corn, which it said is the first-ever ready-to-eat popcorn that comes in a microwave safe bag.
Greenstone introduces generic Singulair
Greenstone LLC has added montelukast sodium tablets and chewable tablets to its roster of generic pharmaceuticals. The Pfizer Inc. subsidiary said the tablets come in dosage strengths of 10 mg, and the chewables are available in dosage strengths of 4 mg and 5 mg.
Target grows pharmacy business
Pharmacy is a vital business for Target Corp. and one that continues to grow at a healthy rate, says senior vice president of health and beauty Jose Barra. The discount store chain has prescription counters in nearly all of its stores, and for five years in a row J.D. Power and Associates has
Pharmacy customer satisfaction: A closer look
Customer satisfaction with pharmacies is high overall, but the level of satisfaction varies noticeably by channel, according to research from Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Supervalu executive takes on bigger retail role
A leadership realignment at Supervalu Inc. will have ramifications for the food and drug retailer’s pharmacy operation. The struggling supermarket company announced Wednesday that Kevin Holt has taken on an expanded role as president of Supervalu Retail.
Puffs, Dress for Success team on Facebook campaign
Procter & Gamble’s Puffs facial tissue brand has partnered with the Dress for Success organization to provide beauty makeovers for women across the country.
Navarro makes more vaccines available
Navarro Discount Pharmacy has expanded its menu of vaccines at all of its 31 drug stores in South Florida.
Health Mart aims to extend reach even further
The emergence of Health Mart as a major force in community pharmacy is one of the industry’s most compelling stories in recent years. Starting from a base of some 250 members in 2004, the network of franchised drug stores is nearing the 3,000 mark, and plans call for more expansion. “We’ve enjoyed
Pratt Award goes to IMS Health’s Doug Long
Doug Long, vice president of industry relations for IMS Health Inc., has received the Harold W. Pratt Award, the highest honor bestowed by the National Association of Chain Drug Stores.
NCPA backs Pennsylvania pharmacy audit reform bill
The National Community Pharmacists Association is calling on lawmakers in Pennsylvania to pass legislation to establish fair standards for pharmacy audits by pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). NCPA said this week that it has sent a letter to Pennsylvania state leaders urging them to support H.B.
NACDS Foundation honors community pharmacy leaders
Donors to the National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation recognized leaders in community pharmacy with contributions at the 2012 NACDS Pharmacy and Technology Conference.