Lewis Drug this week broke ground on what it said was its first new, full-size store in two decades in Sioux Falls, S.D., where the drug chain is based. The 35,000-square-foot store, to be located at 69th and Louise, is expected to open in November and will be roughly the size
Continuing its push to improve health care outcomes for diabetes patients, CVS Caremark Corp. has extended its ExtraCare loyalty program to provide savings and rewards on the purchase of over-the-counter diabetes-related products plus wellness education benefits.
The National Community Pharmacists Association has applauded lawmakers for legislation that aims to remove diabetes supplies provided by small pharmacies from the bidding program for Medicare Part B durable medical equipment. NCPA praised Reps. Peter Welch (D., Vt.) and Mike Rogers (R., Mich.
Walgreen Co. this month plans to begin selling genetic testing kits from startup Pathway Genomics.
MinuteClinic is offering complimentary A1c blood glucose tests on a walk-in basis at select locations inside CVS/pharmacy stores. The CVS Caremark Corp.
CVS Caremark Corp. has entered a multiyear agreement with LMG Insight & Communication, a subsidiary of Groupe Aeroplan Inc., for shopper intelligence services.
Retail health clinics are an effective and affordable care option for allergy sufferers when they’re unable to see their primary care doctor, according to a study by health benefit provider WellPoint Inc.
About 100 Walgreens stores in Florida recently hosted Maybelline makeup makeover events that introduced new eye and lip products to drug store customers. Cosmetic Promotions Inc.
Chronic headache sufferers often experience "rebound headaches" by overdoing it with nonprescription pain relievers, research by Consumer Reports finds.
Home Diagnostics Inc. and Cellnovo, a London-based medical device company, have entered a technology integration and distribution alliance for their diabetes management products.
Frank Maione, U.S. chief customer officer for Johnson & Johnson, plans to retire from the company this fall. During his 34-year career, Maione made significant contributions to the consumer health care business, according to Jeff Strong, global chief customer officer at J&J.
A federal court this week handed down an injunction to stop two new reductions on payments to pharmacies in California’s Medi-Cal program, according to the California Pharmacists Association (CPhA). The association said Judge Christina Snyder of the U.S.
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores reported that over 100 first-time exhibitors will showcase their offerings at the 2010 NACDS Marketplace Conference, which kicks off next month in San Diego.
CVS Caremark Corp. and Walgreen Co. have stepped up with donations and/or supplies to assist relief efforts for the devastating floods that hit several southeastern states.
Ghirardelli Chocolate Co. has launched the "Bring Your Dark to Light" contest, in which consumers are being given the chance to create the next flavor of Intense Dark premium dark chocolate.
Perrigo Co. has acquired the exclusive U.S. store-brand rights to sell and distribute the generic version of Reckitt Benckiser’s Delsym liquid cough suppressant from Tris Pharma.
