McKesson Corp. has renewed its distribution contract with Rite Aid Corp., its second-largest customer, in a pact that stretches into 2016. The renewal, which was disclosed in a regulatory filing by Rite Aid, came earlier than was anticipated.
CVS Caremark Corp.’s MinuteClinic unit now offers care across the country to members of Tricare, the health insurance program for military personnel (including retirees) and their families. MinuteClinic has reached an agreement with TriWest, the Western region plan contractor for Tricare.
Chain Drug Marketing Association Inc. (CDMA) has released the dates for its annual trade expo. The company says its 87th CDMA Annual Trade Expo will take place at the Hilton Atlanta from February 19 to February 22.
The Healthcare Distribution Management Association (HDMA) made two appointments to its board of directors during its third annual board and membership meeting. AmerisourceBergen Drug Corp.
A new law that community pharmacy advocates say will help ensure consumer safety by battling organized retail crime was signed into law earlier this month by President Obama.
whether brand name or generic — have been able to count on the fact that the drug in the bottle matches what’s
A small group of American suppliers journeyed to England earlier this month to learn about Alliance Boots, meet with that company’s senior managers, and attempt to gain a clearer understanding of some of the ways the Alliance Boots merger with Walgreens will influence the future of mass retailing in
The competitive challenges that confront the nation’s drug store operators are becoming more intense.
The U.S. population over age 65 is soaring as the number of births did during the baby boom, and home health care products are not the only growing segment of drug store merchandise for today’s senior citizens.
The Progene all-natural testosterone supplement is being rolled out to Rite Aid’s more than 4,600 drug stores.
SoloHealth said it’s developing the nation’s largest digital advertising platform for retail pharmacy with the rollout of its SoloHealth Station health and wellness kiosks.
PharmaSmart International Inc. is participating in "Team Up, Pressure Down," a new pharmacy-focused program that’s part of the Department of Health and Human Services’ Million Hearts initiative.
Island Abbey Foods Ltd. has entered collaboration deal in which its Honibe Honey Drop and the Honibe Honey Lozenges will be carried in all London Drugs stores and featured in samplings at some of the chain’s locations.
Despite having high levels of customer satisfaction, retail pharmacies have a number of areas where they can improve service in filling prescriptions, research from Boehringer Ingelheim’s Pharmacy Satisfaction Pulse Survey reveals.
Alan Lotvin has been appointed as executive vice president of specialty pharmacy at CVS Caremark Corp.
TheraPearl has inked an endorsement deal with National Football League running back Maurice Jones-Drew of the Jacksonville Jaguars.
