Supervalu trains more pharmacists for flu shots
Gearing up for what could be a busy flu season, Supervalu Inc. has dramatically expanded its pool of pharmacists who can give customers immunizations.
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MinuteClinic: Study affirms quality of care at retail clinics
MinuteClinic said a new study by think tank Rand Corp. finds that retail clinics provide health care services at lower costs and at equal or better quality than do other urgent care options. The CVS Caremark Corp.
CVS, Walgreens, Rite Aid to launch major flu shot programs
The nation’s three biggest drug store chains — CVS Caremark Corp., Walgreen Co. and Rite Aid Corp. — this week unveiled extensive flu shot programs for their in-store health clinics and pharmacies.
Walgreens, CVS among top retail web sites
Walgreen Co. and CVS Caremark Corp. were among the top 25 most-trafficked retail web sites last month and, as in the brick-and-mortar arena, the chains are battling it out for online customers, according to online marketing firm Compete. In July, Walgreens.com came in No.
Bartell kicks off consumer, business flu shot programs
Bartell Drugs this week launched a seasonal flu vaccination program for all of its stores as well as an employer program for area businesses.
Texas law relaxes doctor requirements for retail clinics
A new Texas law that goes into effect next week stands to make it easier for doctors who oversee retail health clinics. The legislation — S.B.
Rite Aid founder Alex Grass dies
Alex Grass, who founded Rite Aid Corp. nearly 50 years ago, died late Thursday night at age 82 after a lengthy battle with lung cancer, according to published reports. Grass stepped down as chairman and chief executive officer of Rite Aid in 1995. He launched the retailer in the early 1960s
CVS Caremark: Adherence to cholesterol Rx is low
More than half of patients under age 45 who are prescribed medication for high cholesterol are not taking it as directed, according to a study by CVS Caremark Corp.
Walgreens inks prescription drug deal with Caterpillar
Walgreen Co. has unveiled a pact with Caterpillar Inc. that creates a direct relationship for the purchase of prescription drugs and uses a transparent pricing model.
NACDS, Delaware reach accord on Medicaid Rx reimbursement
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has dropped a lawsuit against Delaware after the state’s Department of Health and Social Services agreed to restore much of the funding that would have been lost due to rate cuts in Medicaid pharmacy reimbursements.
Discount Drug Mart adopts Kodak photo system
Discount Drug Mart plans to deploy Kodak Picture Kiosk G4 Digital Stations and Adaptive Picture Exchange (APEX) thermal dry lab systems in all of its stores.
FMI, GMDC bring together pharmacy, rest of store
and provide a boost to both the GMDC Health Beauty Wellness (HBW) and FMI Supermarket Pharmacy conferences. For each of the shows, the new
Study: Health plan costs on the rise
Health plans may face double-digit hikes in health care claim costs over the next 12 months, which could end up increasing the burden for employers and employees, according to a survey by Aon Consulting.
Supervalu’s Mac Naughton joins NACDS board
Supervalu Inc. executive Duncan Mac Naughton has been elected to the National Association of Chain Drug Stores board of directors.
Kroger pharmacies to offer flu vaccines
Next month Kroger Co. plans to start offering seasonal flu shots through its nearly 2,000 in-store pharmacies.
CVS eyes pharmacy hires for new customer care center
CVS Caremark Corp. is looking to hire 100 full-time pharmacy technicians for its new Pharmacy Customer Care Center being built in Cumberland, R.I. The company on Tuesday plans to hold a recruitment event for the facility. The August 25 event is scheduled to run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the