Same-store sales at Walgreen Co. edged up in August after coming in virtually flat the previous month. The drug store chain said Friday that sales in comparable stores rose 2.1% in August, up from a 0.4% uptick in July that followed a 2% gain in June and declines of 0.2% in May
Weis Markets this week began offering flu vaccinations at its pharmacies and later plans a round of flu shot clinics. The regional food and drug retailer said flu vaccines are now available at its 120 in-store pharmacies on a walk-in basis and by appointment to people age 18 and older. Weis Markets,
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has proposed withdrawing provisions of the Medicaid average manufacturer price (AMP) rule, a move that retail pharmacy groups called a triumph in their long-running fight over reimbursement.
In a two-pronged transaction, Walgreen Co. plans to sell its long-term care business to Ominicare Inc. and in exchange acquire Omnicare’s home infusion business.
Energizer Holdings Inc. has introduced what the company said is its first inductive charger built with Qi technology, the new universal charging standard developed by the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC).
Orexigen Therapeutics Inc. and Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. have entered into an exclusive partnership to develop and commercialize Contrave, Orexigen’s investigational drug for the treatment of obesity, in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Rite Aid Corp. turned in soft same-store sales for August as results dipped in the pharmacy and the front end. The drug store chain said Thursday that for the five weeks ended Aug. 28, same-store sales fell 1% year over year, slightly less than the 1.1% decrease in July. Still, the
The National Community Pharmacists Association has launched PharmacyMatching.com, a new web site aimed at connecting pharmacy sellers with buyers. NCPA said Wednesday the new online service, accessed at www.PharmacyMatching.
Bausch & Lomb has kicked off its advertising campaign for Alaway, its 12-hour eye itch relief drops. The eye care company said this week that television ads are currently airing across major U.S. broadcast and cable networks.
KidZerts has introduced what the company calls the first wear-moldable arch support insoles for children. The company said this week that the KidZerts insoles slowly mold to the unique contours of the bottom of children’s feet.
Walmart and its Sam’s Club subsidiary have started offering flu shots in more than 4,100 discount stores and warehouse clubs nationwide.
Walgreen Co. has entered an agreement to acquire 18 ApothecaryRx pharmacies from Graymark Healthcare Inc.
Retail pharmacy executives this week had awards presented in their honor to the National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation at the NACDS Pharmacy & Technology Conference. And at the close of the San Diego event on Tuesday evening, NACDS gave its highest honor, the Harold W.
Johnson’s Brand has introduced Johnson’s Natural, a line of baby skin care and hair care products with mostly plant- and fruit-derived natural ingredients.
Novo Nordisk is offering what it said is the first-ever mobile insulin dosing guide for doctors to look up dosing guidelines and blood glucose goals for their patients with diabetes.
Ralphs Grocery Co. has started providing flu vaccinations through its in-store pharmacies.
