Foulkes’ role at CVS expands
Helena Foulkes has been named executive vice president and chief health care strategy and marketing officer at CVS Caremark Corp., a new post.
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Walmart names health care solutions chief
Former WellPoint Inc. executive Dijuana Lewis has been named senior vice president of health care solutions at Walmart U.S.
Medication adherence is in the spotlight
The overwhelming and underappreciated cost of medication nonadherence was highlighted last month in a supplement in The Washington Post. The chain drug industry was well represented in the 12-page report, assembled by MediaPlanet Publishing Inc. and subtitled “Fixing America’s Other Drug Problem.
CVS exec: Rx services just part of equation
Chain drug retailers need to expand their health care offerings beyond the pharmacy if they hope to meet the needs of their current and future customers, contends CVS Caremark Corp. senior vice president and chief marketing officer Rob Price. Speaking at SymphonyIRI Group Inc.
Bartell event highlights health, beauty care
Bartell Drugs staged a Health and Beauty Event featuring health screenings, free “mini-makeovers,” hairstyling tips and giveaways of products from cosmetics to specialty food items to candles.
NACDS tabs state government exec
Jill McCormack has joined the National Association of Chain Drug Stores state government affairs team as a director of state government affairs.
Civello cited as a ‘health care hero’
Kerr Drug president and chief executive officer Tony Civello has been named a Health Care Hero Lifetime Achievement Award winner by the Triangle Business Journal here.
APhA, Cardinal team up to fight medication abuse
The Cardinal Health Foundation and the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) have formed a partnership to encourage pharmacists and student pharmacists to take an active role in preventing the abuse and misuse of prescription medications.
Business group honors Navarro
Navarro Discount Pharmacy has received the Top 100 Minority Business Award from the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce. Navarro is the largest Hispanic-owned drug chain in the United States.
Walgreens, CVS are taking divergent paths
In the immediate aftermath of Walgreens’ announced purchase of drugstore.com, the burning questions of the moment in mass retailing are these: Is a drug store a retail outlet or a health care provider? Or can it be both? Clearly, Walgreens is buying drugstore.
CVS Caremark aims to heighten impact on Rx
When Larry Merlo became chief executive officer of CVS Caremark Corp. last month he made it clear that his top priority is to realize the full potential of the integrated pharmacy care model that has decisively shaped the evolution of the company in recent years.
P&G recalls some Clairol hair coloring products
Procter & Gamble Co. is initiating a recall of 10 shades of Clairol Natural Instincts in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico.
Walgreens store helps launch vehicle charging network
A Walgreens drug store in Dallas helped the nation’s first privately funded and comprehensive electric vehicle charging network get under way.
Schick unveils next-gen Hydro razor
Schick has launched what it dubbed the second generation of its innovative Hydro razor, the Schick Hydro Blast.
CVS’ MinuteClinic allies with Chicago-area health system
MinuteClinic, CVS Caremark Corp.’s retail health clinic subsidiary, has entered a a clinical affiliation with Advocate Health Care and Advocate Physician Partners to enhance health care services to patients throughout the Chicago area and central Illinois.
U by Kotex adds new look to feminine care
Kimberly-Clark Corp.’s U by Kotex brand has partnered with fashion visionary Patricia Field to give a fresh look to feminine care products.