Fred’s adopts patient messaging system to spur adherence
Fred’s Inc. plans to deploy a direct messaging system from LDM Group to provide health and wellness information to improve patient health outcomes. St.
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Rite Aid takes aim at allergies
With allergy season getting under way, Rite Aid Corp. is serving up free "Allergy Relief" guides in stores and alerting allergy sufferers to consult with its pharmacists for advice. Rite Aid said Monday that the Allergy Relief guide, also available online at riteaid.
Dr. Reddy’s launches levocetirizine tablets
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories has rolled out levocetirizine tablets (5 mg) in the United States.
Analysis: Walmart Express challenges drug stores
Chain drug stores have generally not had to cope with the specter of a Walmart pharmacy nearby — until now. Bill Simon, president and chief executive officer of Walmart U.S.
Rx advocates make case on Capitol Hill
More than 350 drug chain executives, pharmacists and pharmacy students from across the country took to Capitol Hill earlier this month to lobby lawmakers about the role community pharmacy can play in controlling health care costs.
Walgreens sells PBM unit to Catalyst Health
Walgreen Co. is stepping out of the pharmacy benefits management (PBM) business. President and chief executive officer Greg Wasson said Walgreens’ deal to sell Walgreens Health Initiatives Inc. (WHI), its PBM unit, to Catalyst Health Solutions Inc.
Drug chains to face new challenge from Walmart Express
Until now, chain drug stores have generally not had to cope with the specter of a Walmart pharmacy nearby. The retailer’s focus on opening its huge Supercenters in suburban and small-town locations has left to drug stores the advantage of being able to find sites in all kinds of markets and to
Magnacca rises at Walgreens
Joe Magnacca, who was integral to the renaissance at Duane Reade before its purchase by Walgreen Co., has been named president of daily living products and solutions for Walgreens.
NACDS puts spotlight on the supply chain
The changing retail environment is putting new demands on the supply chain, according to Kantar Retail chief knowledge officer Bryan Gildenberg. Gildenberg spoke earlier this month at the National Association of Chain Drug Stores Supply Chain & Logistics Conference here.
AmerisourceBergen tabs Collis as CEO
AmerisourceBergen Corp. chief executive officer R. David Yost plans to retire from the company on July 1. Steve Collis, who has been AmerisourceBergen’s president and chief operating officer since November, has been named to succeed Yost as the company’s top executive.
Rite Aid simplifies drug disposal
Rite Aid Corp. pharmacies are carrying specially designed drug disposal envelopes, targeting them to customers who want to safely get rid of unused, outdated or unwanted medications. Customers can put unwanted prescription and over-the-counter medications in the envelope and, once sealed.
NACDS Marketplace keeps pace with changes in industry
The dramatic growth of the food and beverages category at drug chains and its intersection with the channel’s wellness positioning will be a focus of this year’s National Association of Chain Drug Stores Marketplace Conference.
Branded drug prices increase faster than other costs
Prices for branded prescription drugs rose at a faster rate than costs for other medical goods and services over the last four years, according to a federal report.
Walgreens medical officer sees bigger role for pharmacy
Face-to-face interaction between patients and pharmacists can boost medication adherence and cut costs from the health care system, says Dr. Cheryl Pegus, chief medical officer at Walgreen Co.
Walgreens’ uniting of Magnacca, Pugh a brilliant stroke
In a stunning announcement out of Deerfield, Ill., earlier this month Walgreen Co.
Retail/PBM Rx model still holds promise
Walgreens’ decision to sell its pharmacy benefits management business to Catalyst Health Solutions for $525 million is sure to intensify the debate about whether drug chains are well served by owning and operating such entities. For Walgreens, at least, the answer is clearly no.