London Drugs goes live with new online store
After 18 months of planning and investment, London Drugs has launched a new website and e-commerce store. The Beauty Finder tool provides step-by-step guidance to LondonDrugs.com shoppers.
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CVS Caremark sees 3Q profit, sales surge
Income from continuing operations rose nearly 17% during the third quarter at CVS Caremark Corp., as its pharmacy benefit management segment drove a double-digit sales surge. CVS said Tuesday that income from continuing operations for the three months ended September 30 climbed 16.7% to $1.
Thrifty White: An Rx innovator
Traditionally, advancements in the practice and professionalism of community pharmacy have come incrementally, one small step at a time.
Questions on compounding arise in wake of outbreak
As the investigation continues into the Massachusetts compounding center identified as responsible for the meningitis outbreak that, at presstime, left at least two dozen individuals dead, defenders of the longtime practice are attempting to convince the public that compounding has a history of bein
Rexall Pharma Plus starts flu shot drive
Ontario Health Minister Deb Matthews was the first patient to get a flu shot from a Rexall Pharma Plus pharmacist as the drug chain kicked off its annual Ontario flu vaccination campaign last month.
CVS names exec to lead specialty Rx
CVS Caremark Corp. has appointed Dr. Alan Lotvin executive vice president of specialty pharmacy.
Credit card settlement draws fire
A hearing on the proposed $7.2 billion settlement between merchants and credit card companies has been set for November 9. Retailers and others opposed to the settlement had until October 31 to file their written objections.
Appeals court to consider Medi-Cal case
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores and several other heath care groups are continuing their efforts to block the state of California from cutting Medi-Cal reimbursement rates. In the spring of 2011 the California legislature passed and Gov.
Two regional drug chains go mobile
Kerr Drug and Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy have both teamed up with mobile pharmacy solutions provider mscripts to offer their patients the ability to manage their prescriptions from a mobile phone.
Bartell program supports healthy lifestyles
Bartell Drugs has launched a rewards program encouraging customers to pursue healthy lifestyles. The initiative is a joint venture with EveryMove, an online program that rewards people for healthy choices.
CVS, Walgreens tout vitamins’ benefits in lowering cancer risk
A recent study showing that long-term multivitamin use may lower cancer risk among men has the nation’s two largest drug chains promoting the role they can play in helping men ensure they take the right supplements.
Stater Bros. pharmacies serve up free antibiotics
Stater Bros. Supermarkets is lending financially pressed consumers a hand by offering free generic antibiotics at its pharmacies. The company said Monday that this month all 27 Stater Bros.
Walgreens unveils ‘green’ private-label line
Walgreen Co. has begun the rollout of Ology, which it calls the first nationally accessible and affordable brand of home products free of harmful chemicals. Due to be available nationwide this month, Ology includes baby care and personal care products and household cleaners.
Rx Response aids in Hurricane Sandy response
Rx Response, an initiative of the nation’s pharmaceutical supply chain, is working closely with federal, state and local government agencies to address the impact of Hurricane Sandy on the supply of prescription drugs.
H.D. Smith wraps up Valley Wholesale Drug purchase
H.D. Smith has finalized its acquisition of Valley Wholesale Drug. The pharmaceutical distributor said Friday that under the agreement announced in mid-October, Valley Wholesale will be run as a wholly owned subsidiary of H.D. Smith. Terms of the deal weren’t disclosed.
New food/drug chief named at Kmart
Kmart parent Sears Holdings Corp. has hired Ryan Vero as senior vice president and president of grocery, drug and pharmacy.