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More flu shot clinics scheduled by Rite Aid

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

Rite Aid: Slow cold/flu season hits same-store sales

Rite Aid: Slow cold/flu season hits same-store sales

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 introduces ZonePerfect Cookie Dough bars

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 touts pharmacists’ health care role

Kinney touts pharmacists’ health care role

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.

Dream Water sleep aid hits shelves at Walgreens

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.

American Greetings adds Illuminotes cards

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 adds to management team

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

Reports: Walgreens has PBM on the block

Reports: Walgreens has PBM on the block

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.