Standley to become Rite Aid’s chief executive; Sammons to remain chairman
Rite Aid Corp. this summer plans to promote president and chief operating officer John Standley to chief executive officer.
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Pharmacy is entering ‘revolutionary times,’ NACDS official says
As throughout its history, community pharmacy again will need to adapt to a new environment as the nation embraces health care reform, among other changes, Edith Rosato, senior vice president of pharmacy affairs for the National Association of Chain Drug Stores, said in a presentation to the Massach
P&G makes more executive changes
Procter & Gamble Co. has announced a number of organizational moves within the past week. P&G on Wednesday said that chief legal officer Steven Jemison, 58, is slated to retire September 30 after more than 29 years of service.
XenaCare steps up Cobroxin ad campaign
XenaCare Holdings Inc. is expanding its national advertising campaign to support the growing network of retailers carrying Cobroxin, its over-the-counter pain reliever for moderate to severe chronic pain.
Team USA babies outfitted with latest Pampers diapers
Pampers Diapers has partnered with Team USA to introduce Pampers Swaddlers and Cruisers Diapers with Dry Max, the brand’s new high-performance disposable diapers. The babies of Team USA athletes will be equipped with the new diapers as they head to the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver.
CVS: ExtraCare delivers more savings in ’09
CVS/pharmacy said its ExtraCare loyalty card program delivered more savings to customers in 2009 and expanded its user base. The drug store chain, operated by CVS Caremark Corp., said Tuesday that ExtraCare cardholders received a total of more than $1.9 billion in savings and rewards during 2009.
NACDS chief to Rx students: Make an impact
Steve Anderson, president and chief executive officer of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores, urged students to become pharmacy advocates to help advance the profession in an address at the Ohio Northern University Rudolph H. Raabe College of Pharmacy.
SoftSheen-Carson to celebrate milestone
L’Oréal USA’s SoftSheen-Carson division is commemorating its 10th anniversary with a yearlong celebration slated to start in February in conjunction with Black History Month.
Factor Nutrition Labs plans line extension, print campaign
Factor Nutrition Labs, a leading manufacturer and marketer of brain support supplements, is slated to expand its product roster and broaden its media efforts. Plans call for Factor’s complete line of seven supplements to be extended with four additional products by the end of this year.
Walgreens awarded accreditation for specialty pharmacy
Walgreen Co. has been awarded accreditation as a specialty pharmacy provider from URAC.
CVS Caremark hires new diversity officer
David Casey has been named vice president and diversity officer at CVS Caremark Corp. In the position, Casey will lead the drug store and pharmacy benefit management company’s efforts related to strategic diversity management.
NACDS vigilant as health care reform bill nears passage
Democrats in the House and the Senate are now working to reconcile their visions of health care reform legislation, hoping to pass a final bill before President Obama’s State of the Union address. As expected, the Senate passed its version of the bill in a 60-39 party-line vote on Christmas Eve.
Rx’s Medicaid stance backed by GAO study
A new study by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) provides support for community pharmacy’s efforts to reform Medicaid reimbursement rates. The study, requested by Sen. Charles Grassley (R.
Bartell draws line in sand over Medicaid cuts
Citing recent reductions in Medicaid reimbursement rates, Bartell Drugs has said it will stop filling Medicaid prescriptions at 15 of its 57 stores, effective February 1.
Kaczynski takes helm at Navarro
Navarro Discount Pharmacies has named Steve Kaczynski as its new chief executive officer. He succeeds Marcio Cabrera, who filled the role on an interim basis while serving as managing director of MBF Healthcare Partners, which owns the 28-store Navarro chain.
Pharmacy chains tout H1N1 shots
Community pharmacies across the country began offering H1N1 vaccines late last month after state health agencies lifted priority group restrictions on the inoculations.