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Fred’s to close an additional 129 stores

Fred’s to close an additional 129 stores

Fred’s Inc. announced on Friday that it will shutter another 129 retail stores, leaving it with only about 80. The move is the latest in a series of store closings (including announcements in April and May)  from the retailer, which had 568 stores in 15 states as recently as February, according to

204 pharmacy stakeholder groups urge senate finance to fix DIR

204 pharmacy stakeholder groups urge senate finance to fix DIR

Support for pharmacy direct and indirect remuneration fee reform continues to grow, with 204 pharmacy stakeholder and patient advocacy groups urging the Senate Finance Committee to include pharmacy DIR fee reform in its forthcoming drug pricing legislation. Nearly a quarter of the U.S.

PCMA issues statement on proposed Rx drug rebate rule

PCMA issues statement on proposed Rx drug rebate rule

Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) president and chief executive officer JC Scott issued the following statement on the Administration’s decision to withdraw the proposed rule on prescription drug rebates: “We understand that high prescription drug prices are a burden for too many Ame

AAHP celebrates growth of homeopathy

AAHP celebrates growth of homeopathy

The American Association of Homeopathic Pharmacists (AAHP) convened its inaugural industry summit here last month to celebrate recent gains in the marketplace while assessing the challenges suppliers face in engaging with regulators and earning consumers’ trust.

Walgreens, Kaléo expand pharmacy program

Walgreens, Kaléo expand pharmacy program

Walgreens and Kaléo announced Thursday AUVI-q (epinephrine injection, USP) 0.1 mg auto-injector is available at Walgreens locations nationwide. AUVI-q 0.1 mg is the first and only epinephrine auto-injector (EAI) approved by the U.S.

Kroger Health teams up to launch depression treatment pilot

Kroger Health teams up to launch depression treatment pilot

Kroger Health, the healthcare arm of The Kroger Co., announced its partnership with Myriad Genetics to pilot Myriad Genetics’ GeneSight pharmacogenomic test with Kroger Prescription Plan members. Nearly 500 Kroger pharmacies across five states will participate in the GeneSight pilot.