Sanofi names Genzyme chief executive
Sanofi has appointed David Meeker as chief executive officer of its biotechnology subsidiary Genzyme Corp. Plans call for Meeker to take the CEO reins at Genzyme on Nov. 1, Sanofi said Monday.
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FDA: Don’t use jet injectors for flu vaccinations
The Food and Drug Administration is recommending that health care professionals not use injector devices to administer flu vaccines.
SDM picks McKesson Canada exec to be next CEO
After an international search that lasted seven months, Shoppers Drug Mart’s board announced that the company’s new president and chief executive officer will be a Canadian and from the pharmaceutical industry, though not himself a pharmacist. Domenic Pilla is to take office November 1.
HHS secretary visits Walgreens
Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius drove home the point about the importance of getting a flu vaccination this season by receiving her annual shot at Walgreen Co.’s health and daily living pilot store in Chicago’s Chatham neighborhood earlier this month.
Turnaround at Rite Aid gains some momentum
Rite Aid Corp. executives this month highlighted factors pointing to a continued turnaround at the chain, from loyalty program growth to lower-volume store improvements.
Walgreens details merchandising exec changes
Walgreen Co. has taken the wraps off the previously announced realignment of its merchandising division. Joe Magnacca, the drug chain’s president for daily living products and solutions, outlined the personnel changes late last Friday.
Chains join insurers for new Medicare PDPs
Walgreen Co., CVS Caremark Corp. and Walmart are partnering with insurance companies on Medicare Part D prescription drug plans (PDPs). Walgreens and Walmart are partnering with Coventry Health Care Inc., while CVS has teamed with Aetna. Walmart also again has a plan with Humana.
Walgreens bolsters health, wellness team
Walgreen Co. has added two executives to its pharmacy, health and wellness division’s leadership team. Dr.
New store concept is launched by Bartell
Bartell Drugs has unveiled a next-generation store concept at a renovated outlet in north Seattle.
Ryan is joining private equity firm
Former CVS Caremark chief executive officer Tom Ryan has joined the private equity firm Advent International as an operating partner.
Jeffery will retire from Katz Group
Katz Group Canada/Rexall chief development officer Warren Jeffery will retire at the end of this month.
CVS, P&G develop ‘Guy Aisle’
Recognizing burgeoning demand for men’s grooming products, Procter & Gamble Co. (P&G) and a CVS/pharmacy unit here have created a prototype “Guy Aisle.
Rite Aid brings flu shots to N.Y.C. commuters
A Rite Aid Corp. flu shot event in Grand Central Terminal earlier this month helped inoculate hundreds of city residents against illness and raised money for charity.
Rosato named chief executive at AMCP
The Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) has named former National Association of Chain Drug Stores executive Edith Rosato chief executive officer. She succeeds Judith Cahill, who earlier this year announced that she would be retiring after 16 years as top executive at AMCP.
There is simply no one to replace DeMino
The people who founded, built and served the chain drug industry in this country during its halcyon days are rapidly disappearing from the scene. During the summer death claimed Charlie Bowlus, the founder and driving force behind ECRM.
Chain drug retailers think outside the box
Many drug chains can take justifiable pride in their efforts to rethink the shopping experience. Walgreen Co., Rite Aid Corp.