Rite Aid Corp. saw its same-store sales climb back on the upside in April. The drug store chain said Wednesday that for the four weeks ended April 23, comparable-store sales inched up 0.5% versus a year earlier. In March, the retailer had seen same-store results dip 0.1% after gains of 1%
Though facing some challenges, the market for retail health clinics has grown overall and is poised to become a "durable part" of the nation’s health care system, according to a new report by health care market researcher Kalorama Information.
Schick is introducing its new Quattro for Women Disposable Razor handle scented with Skintimate Signature Scent Raspberry Rain through the Shower Your Senses mobile tour.
Canada Health Infoway has formed a working group of clinicians to help further the adoption of electronic prescribing.
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. has begun shipping letrozole tablets 2.5 mg, a treatment for postmenopausal women with early-stage breast cancer. Parent company Mylan Inc. said Monday that it launched the product under a previously announced settlement and license agreement with Novartis.
Three high-profile speakers headline the National Association of Chain Drug Stores’ agenda at the 2011 NACDS Annual Meeting, which kicks off this weekend in Scottsdale. Ariz.
Distributors of specialty pharmaceuticals save the health care industry billions of dollars annually via efficient, extensive measures to ensure their safe delivery, according to new research from the Healthcare Distribution Management Association (HDMA).
Zippity Doo’s children’s hair care products for head lice prevention are now available throughout South Florida at Navarro Discount Pharmacy.
MinuteClinic has expanded its menu of services to include vitamin B-12 injections and the human papillomavirus virus (HPV) vaccination Gardasil. The CVS Caremark Corp. retail clinic subsidiary said Monday that the B-12 injection costs $21 and the HPV vaccine is priced at $208.
Walgreen Co. said its customers have helped keep more than 15,000 pounds of unused or expired medications out of landfills through its Safe Medication Disposal Program. The drug store chain said Monday that, working with Sharps Compliance Corp.
When the pharmacist talks, drug store customers seeking over-the-counter product advice listen, a survey by the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) finds.
With the economic recovery well under way, chain drug retailers can expect a year of growth in 2011, industry analysts say.
Larry Merlo, president and chief executive officer of CVS Caremark Corp. and current chairman of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores, made a dramatic announcement at this year’s NACDS Annual Meeting regarding the association’s meetings and conferences agenda.
Tony Montini has been promoted to executive vice president of merchandising at Rite Aid Corp. He had been senior vice president of category management.
The store co-branding concept that began late last year between Rite Aid Corp. and Save-A-Lot Food Stores has met and in some cases exceeded expectations at the 10 outlets that are involved. The co-branded food and pharmacy stores are owned and operated by Rite Aid.
Former Duane Reade and Longs Drug Stores executive Frank Scorpiniti has been named chief operating officer at Katz Group Canada Ltd. Scorpiniti brings more than 20 years of retail pharmacy experience to the post.
