In CDC pilot, Walgreens provides free HIV tests
Walgreen Co. is participating in a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) pilot through which it will offer free HIV testing.
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Walmart seeks pharmacy hires in Canada
Walmart it has embarked on what it called a "hiring spree" in Canada, including its pharmacies. The discount store giant said Monday that Walmart Canada is opening 47 hiring centers nationwide to support the company’s growth plans and employment of new talent.
Upsher-Smith kicks off national rollout of Provella
Upsher-Smith Laboratories Inc. is under way with the nationwide launch of Provella, a probiotic dietary supplement designed for women to promote digestive, feminine and immune health.
Wasson: Walgreens could be on London exchange
Walgreen Co.’s deal to buy a large stake in Alliance Boots, with the aim of acquiring the company later on, could land the U.S. drug chain’s shares on the London exchange.
Some health reform benefits upheld by insurers
With the fate of the health care reform law hanging in the balance, three of the country’s largest health insurers said they would maintain some Affordable Care Act benefits regardless of how the Supreme Court rules on it.
London Drugs gears up for multichannel commerce
As it prepares to launch a new online store, London Drugs is leveraging an e-commerce solution that will enable the western Canada chain to grow across multiple digital channels. Burlington, Mass.
Walgreens responds to pertussis outbreak in Kansas
Walgreen Co. is facilitating access to immunizations for whooping cough at its drug stores in Kansas and Missouri, where authorities are reporting epidemic levels of the highly contagious respiratory infection.
APhA gets pharmacists involved in BP control
The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Foundation has launched the Pharmacy Blood Pressure Challenge, a screening and education initiative that urges pharmacists to help prevent and control high blood pressure.
NACDS’ Jaeger: Pharmacy can transform health care
Retail pharmacy has the capacity to be one of the drivers of the transformation of health care, says Kathleen Jaeger, senior vice president of pharmacy care and patient advocacy at the National Association of Chain Drug Stores.
Katz CEO Scorpiniti energized by intense competition
Frank Scorpiniti is now just over a year into his Canadian experience: 11 months as chief operating officer of the Katz Group and just four months in the chief executive officer position to which he was appointed after the retirement of former president and CEO Andy Giancamilli in February.
Insurers to preserve key reform elements
With the fate of the health care reform law hanging in the balance, three of the country’s largest health insurers said they would maintain some Affordable Care Act benefits regardless of how the Supreme Court rules on it.
NACDS’ Jaeger makes the case for retail Rx
Retail pharmacy has the capacity to be one of the drivers of the transformation of health care, says Kathleen Jaeger, senior vice president of pharmacy care and patient advocacy at the National Association of Chain Drug Stores.
Walgreens, Boots execs shed light on deal
Amid a rising tide of criticism, Walgreen Co. today gathered investors and analysts in a meeting with its top executives and those of Alliance Boots to explain the rationale behind the companies’ planned union.
NACDS touts opportunities at Marketplace
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores said this weekend’s 2012 NACDS Marketplace Conference will bring top-notch business programming and opportunities to retailers and suppliers in the chain drug industry plus give a glimpse of what’s in store at its new show for next year, the NACDS Total
Canadian health groups create digital medication record app
Seven leading health care organizations in Canada have partnered to launch new digital tools to help Canadians use their medications properly and safely.
Walmart shareholder votes reflect concerns
Walmart’s annual meeting earlier this month managed to celebrate the retailer’s 50 years of spectacular growth in usual style, with plenty of enthusiastic associates from around the world and high-profile celebrities on display.