Rx is now ‘critical provider of vaccinations’
Chain drug retailers have stepped up their inoculation services in recent weeks, as supplies of the H1N1 flu vaccine have become more readily available.
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Haiti gets help from chain drug industry
The chain drug industry has responded to the Haiti earthquake disaster with cash donations and measures to enable employees and customers to donate individually to relief efforts. Walgreen Co.
Walgreens takes a stand in Washington
Walgreen Co. has warned that it intends to withdraw more than half of its pharmacies in Washington from the state’s Medicaid program on February 15, in response to reimbursement cutbacks.
Beauty 360 embraces e-commerce
CVS Caremark Corp. has added an e-commerce dimension to its Beauty 360 prestige beauty care stores. As a result, customers nationwide can shop a wide array of prestige brands from beauty360.com.
CVS Caremark is clearly Ryan’s creation
Like most successful business executives, Tom Ryan is ambivalent about praise.
Regional chains can still make an impact
The sale of most of the assets of Snyders Drug Stores to Walgreens and the planned closure of the balance of the corporately owned outlets in the chain once again brings to the fore the difficulties regional operators confront in an era when the community pharmacy business is national in scope and a
Walmart pharmacy exec adds duties under reorganization
Walmart pharmacy merchandising executive Paul Beahm will take on more responsibility under the discount store giant’s sweeping reorganization plan unveiled late this week.
Church & Dwight gets FDA OK for early pregnancy test
The Food and Drug Administration has cleared the First Response Early Result Pregnancy Test, which manufacturer Church & Dwight Co. said can determine pregnancy up to six days before the day of a woman’s missed period.
Health Mart preps TV blitz, signs 2,500th pharmacy
Health Mart plans to kick off national television advertising campaign this weekend to highlight its personalized care and services, just days after announcing that the franchise has signed up its 2,500th pharmacy.
Rite Aid sees same-store sales drop in January
Declines in pharmacy and front-end business resulted in decreased same-store sales in January at Rite Aid Corp. The drug store chain said Thursday that same-store sales fell 2.1% year over year for the four weeks ended January 23.
Fera ships erythromycin ophthalmic ointment
Fera Pharmaceuticals has rolled out erythromycin ophthalmic ointment, an antibiotic treatment for the eye. The company said Tuesday that the ointment is now available in a 1-gram dosages and that it expects ship the 3.5-gram tube size in the next few weeks.
Renowned business author to keynote NACDS annual meeting
Business author and consultant Jim Collins will serve as a keynote speaker at the National Association of Chain Drug Stores 2010 Annual Meeting.
NCPA urges care in DME accreditation enforcement
The National Community Pharmacists Association has applauded Senate leaders for calling on the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to exercise care in enforcing the Medicare Part B durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies (DMEPOS) accreditation requirement for pharmac
Duane Reade adds new coffees to its DR Delish line
Duane Reade has rolled out four new premium packaged coffee blends under its DR Delish brand. The drug store chain said Monday that customers can now find the four New York-themed flavors Morning Rush, Fire Fighter’s Joe, Polo Grounds Decaffeinated and Five Points Imperial Blend on store shelves.
NCPA gives testimony on benefits, adoption of e-prescribing
The National Community Pharmacists Association provided written testimony on the experiences of independent pharmacies in accepting electronic prescribing from doctors at the Health Information Technology (HIT) Policy Committee Information Exchange Workgroup hearing.