Rite Aid Corp. plans to hold another round of flu shot clinics at hundreds of stores next week. The drug store chain said more than 800 Rite Aid pharmacies nationwide are scheduled to host clinics for flu vaccinations November 9, 10 and 11. The flu vaccines, which cost $24.99, will be
Supervalu Inc. is slated to launch a health and wellness program that takes aim at diabetes and links the food and pharmacy departments.
AstraZeneca Canada Inc. is now offering FluMist intranasal vaccine in Canada for the prevention of seasonal flu.
Megan Jendrick, an Olympic gold medal-winning swimmer, is slated to appear at the Health Enterprises Inc. booth (#7501) at the Private Label Manufacturers Association show on Nov. 15 in Rosemont, Ill.
Navarro Discount Pharmacy has kicked off its free Diabetes Club program, which this year features expanded benefits and information for customers.
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation has contributed $1 million to a campaign by the National Consumers League (NCL) to boost consumer awareness of the health benefits of medication adherence.
Rite Aid Corp. cited anemic cold/flu season-related business in reporting declined same-store sales for October. The drug store chain said Thursday that for the four weeks ended Oct. 23, overall same-store sales fell 1.7% versus a year earlier.
Abbott has rolled out ZonePerfect Cookie Dough Bars, which the company said is the first line of soft, chewy cookie dough nutrition bars providing antioxidants, vitamins and minerals and an excellent source of protein.
Kinney Drugs has seen a spike in the number of patients using its pharmacy services since launching an effort to highlight how its pharmacists can make a difference in their health care outcomes and costs, according to executives.
CutisPharma Inc.has received approval from the United States Patent and Trademark Office for its patent on a method for the preparation, storage and dispensing of compounded suppositories.
Dream Products LLC has landed distribution for its Dream Water sleep aid at all Walgreens drug stores. The company said Tuesday that Walgreens is now carrying the 2.5-ounce Dream Water shot in its more than 7,000 stores nationwide.
A greeting card line from American Greetings Corp. brings a new way for consumers to convey warmth. The company said Tuesday that it has rolled out Illuminotes cards, which feature a unique card fold, an elegant frosted vellum window and beautifully diffused light.
Navarro Discount Pharmacy has strengthened their management team with the addition of three new executives The Miami-area drug store chain said Tuesday that it has named Kevin Shiplett as senior vice president of wholesale and business development, Paul DiBrito as director of real estate and constru
Walgreen Co. is looking to sell its pharmacy benefit management business and has hired an adviser to run an auction, according to published reports. Citing people with knowledge of the matter, several news agencies said this week that the drug store chain has hired Bank of America Corp.
Procter & Gamble’s Prilosec OTC brand has teamed up with two of the National Football League’s toughest offensive lineman to highlight the importance of powerful protection when treating frequent heartburn.
Novo Nordisk and the nonprofit group Entertainment Industries Council are launching a collaborative project to enhance dialogue among local diabetes experts, policy makers and the media to raise public awareness about managing diabetes.
