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Walgreens to close 1,200 stores over next 3 years
Walgreens Boots Alliance announced the closings as part of its earnings report for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024, which ended August 31. The company posted sales and profits that beat Wall Street's expectations.
Dr. Teals shows the power of magnesium
To educate others on its many benefits, the personal care brand has teamed up with board-certified physician and esteemed wellness expert, Dr. Poonam Desai.
Excellence in Rx: Hjelmstad offers data-driven, personalized care
Hjelmstad says that one of the values at Thrifty White Pharmacy is being patient-centered.
Women Pharmacist Day: Pharmacy leaders share their journeys and what they’ve learned
Despite this gap, women pharmacy leaders are making a significant impact in their communities by adding differentiated, patient-centric services, empowering female patients to be more engaged in their care and offering support and guidance to their colleagues.
CVS Health discontinuing Coram infusion services
Company also plans to either close or sell 29 related regional pharmacies in the coming months.
FMI: Private brands take hold
Perceptions around private brands have changed; they are no longer seen merely as generics or national brand equivalents, Doug Baker, vice president, industry relations at FMI, said in releasing the report, titled “The Power of Private Brands 2024.”
Future of Commerce 2030 delves into where CPG is headed
According to Ed Morgan, president of The Emerson Group, the new series will explore the future of the retail and consumer packaged goods industries with a focus on challenging norms and driving success.
Aetna scores big star ratings with 88 percent of Medicare Advantage members
Exceptional service results in highest-ever Aetna member experience score.
Excellence in Rx: Ensuring patient safety is gratifying for Isakharian
Isakharian notes that CVS Pharmacy has implemented many technological enhancements in recent years to help make pharmacists’ jobs easier.
Rite Aid kicks off “Tackle the Flu” sweepstakes
Customers in select cities can enter in-store for a chance to win two tickets to see their local professional football team.
Walmart, Sam's Club and the Walmart Foundation extend support for hurricane relief to $16 Million
Overall, more than $23 million has been committed and raised by customers and members in the past two weeks to support communities recovering from both hurricanes.
Excellence in Rx: Sullivan’s enthusiasm was apparent from the start
Sullivan and his team serve small, remote communities including Bacliff, San Leon, Kemah and Dickinson. Most of this area is located in a pharmacy desert, as the nearest pharmacy besides Sullivan’s is 30 minutes away.
Excellence in Rx: The Eplings strive to optimize care for every patient
The Eplings are also in the process of working with local hospitals and clinics to integrate patient medical records and become a critical part of patient care teams.
Excellence in Rx: Afa witnessed firsthand ‘why we do what we do’
“We’re here to support, to help, to care for our patients,” said Afa. “We’re not here to judge or to lecture. I make it clear to my patients that I will meet them exactly where they’re at, as best I can.”
Radicle Science/CRN announce Trailblazing Woman Awardee
Dr. Nkrumah-Elie was selected for her extraordinary commitment to advancing science, promoting diversity, and mentoring the next generation of female leaders.