In today’s complex health care market, CVS Caremark Corp. has the right business model and the right game plan to drive innovation in pharmacy care and spur company growth, president and chief executive officer Larry Merlo said at the annual shareholders meeting here.
Ten regional drug store chains and nine independent pharmacy organizations have joined RxAlly, a national alliance of over 20,000 pharmacies formed earlier this year to stake a bigger claim for community pharmacy in the nation’s health care delivery system.
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores and the National Community Pharmacists Association shared their concerns with Senate and House leaders over the potential impact of the Obama administration’s 2013 budget on TRICARE beneficiaries and community pharmacy.
Everett Laboratories Inc. has released Pregnitude, a reproductive support dietary supplement for women having difficulty conceiving.
Procter & Gamble Co.’s Tampax and Always feminine care brands have joined together to launch the Radiant Collection, a new line of feminine protection products.
PepsiCo plans to air the brand’s initial television commercial since the announcement of its first global campaign, "Live for Now.
Upsher-Smith Laboratories Inc. has begun shipping Provella, a probiotic dietary supplement for women designed to promote digestive, feminine and immune health.
H.D. Smith has entered a three-year agreement to become the exclusive wholesaler for PharmacyGPO, a buying group that serves independent pharmacies nationwide.
Walgreen Co. has wrapped up its acquisition of BioScrip Inc.’s community specialty pharmacies and centralized specialty pharmacy and mail-service pharmacy businesses. BioScrip’s community specialty pharmacy network includes 30 pharmacy locations in 16 states and the District of Columbia.
The Canadian Association of Chain Drug Stores (CACDS) has named Ian McKinnon as interim chief executive officer, taking over for president and CEO Nadine Saby, who has resigned.
Kmart Corp. has added a pet medication program to its pharmacy offerings. The discount store chain, part of Sears Holdings Corp.
Walgreen Co. is offering free blood pressure testing at all of its drug stores and Take Care Clinics daily during May as part of National High Blood Pressure Education Month and to support the Million Hearts initiative.
Genomma Lab Internacional S.A.B. de C.V. has dropped its plan to acquire Prestige Brands Holdings Inc.
Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy is adding six medications to its oral oncology cycle management program. Walgreen Co. said Thursday said the move marks a significant expansion of its comprehensive treatment and support program for patients, doctors and payers.
Navarro Discount Pharmacy showcased its remodeled store in Coral Gables, Fla., with a grand opening event attended by company executives and local officials. The Coral Gables store features a new self-serve fragrance counter.
Rite Aid Corp. plans to issue $426 million senior unsecured notes due in 2020 to help fund a refinancing of debt. The drug chain on Thursday began a cash tender offer to buy $405 million of its 9.375% senior notes due in 2015. The company said it would call any of
