Walgreens poised to bolster food offerings
Later this summer Walgreen Co. plans to give its customers a taste of Duane Reade’s successful private label program as it continues to ramp up its food offering.
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MTM legislation wins support from Rx groups
Building on the pharmacy-specific provisions in the health care reform law, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores and the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) have endorsed medication therapy management (MTM) legislation. The MTM bill was authored and introduced by Sen.
Walmart shifts key U.S. executives
Walmart has made several changes in its management ranks in recent weeks. The biggest of those changes has been the appointment of Walmart U.S. chief operating officer Bill Simon to president and chief executive officer of the domestic unit.
Pharmasave, Rx PharmaChoice team up
The Canadian drug chains Pharmasave and Rx PharmaChoice have formed a strategic alliance that executives say will strengthen both companies.
Obama bypasses Senate to fill top CMS post
After the confirmation of President Obama’s choice to run the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) was held up for nearly three months by Republicans, the president bypassed the legislators earlier this month and appointed Donald Berwick to the post while the Senate was on its summer rec
Jean Coutu mulls drug reform impact
Jean Coutu Group, which posted increased profit in the first quarter, is waiting to see how provincial drug reform will affect its future earnings. Coutu posted a profit of $43.2 million (Canadian) for the fiscal quarter ended May 29, an increase of 12.2% compared with the prior-year period.
NCPA, Chain Drug Consortium form new partnership
The National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) and the Chain Drug Consortium (CDC) have formed a collaboration that they say will leverage the strengths of each organization and advance the interests of community pharmacists and their patients.
New private label line launched by Rite Aid
Rite Aid Corp. has launched the latest phase of its revamped private label program with the debut of Simplify, a store brand aimed at price-sensitive shoppers.
Implementation of health care reform act proceeds
Health care reform is being viewed more favorably following the Obama administration’s rollout of multiple regulations laying the groundwork for the law’s implementation.
Big three drug chains are being reshaped
Walgreen Co., CVS Caremark Corp. and Rite Aid Corp. — announced game-changing alterations. In that short span of time Walgreens acquired Duane Reade; Rite Aid reported that Mary Sammons, the retailer’s iconic chief executive,
CVS Caremark keeps eye on what’s next
CVS Caremark recently issued “Insights 2010: Evolving Pharmacy Care,” the latest in a series of annual reports about the role of prescription drugs in the nation’s health care system as seen from the perspective of the company’s pharmacy benefits management operation.
McNeil expands earlier OTC medicine recall
McNeil Consumer Healthcare is recalling 21 lots of over-the-counter medicines under the Benadryl, Tylenol, Children’s Tylenol and Motrin banners in a follow-up to a January recall.
Fresh Harvest expands distribution with Walgreens
Later this month, Walgreens drug stores in the Philadelphia area are slated to begin carrying Wings of Nature snack bars from Fresh Harvest Products Inc. Fresh Harvest said Thursday that plans call for the snack bars to be available in about 90 Walgreens stores in the Philadelphia region.
A&P wellness program offers free prenatal vitamins
A&P is offering free prescription prenatal and children’s vitamins for members of its Live Better! Wellness Club.
Navarro refreshes its Miami flagship store
Navarro Discount Pharmacies has renovated and reopened its flagship store in Miami and plans similar upgrades for other store locations. Navarro held the grand reopening of its original store at 1243 S.W. 8 Street in Miami, which opened in 1961 as El Nacional Drug Store, late last month.