DOJ greenlights CVS-Aetna merger
The Department of Justice gave preliminary approval Wednesday for CVS Health’s acquisition of Aetna Corp., which the two companies say will remake health care.
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MinuteClinic opens new walk-in medical clinic in Cypress, Texas
WOONSOCKET, RI – A new MinuteClinic walk-in medical clinic has opened inside the CVS Pharmacy store at 22125 Cumberland Ridge Drive in Cypress, Texas, providing the community with convenient access to common health care services.
MinuteClinic launches Virtual Care offering in more states
CVS Health announced that MinuteClinic, the company’s retail medical clinic, has rolled out its new virtual health care offering in Delaware, Kentucky, Rhode Island, Utah and Vermont.
CVS completes rollout of time delay safes in California stores
CVS Pharmacy, the retail division of CVS Health announced that it has completed the rollout of time delay safes in nearly 900 of its free-standing stores in California.
NCPA delegates install Osborn as president
BOSTON – Pharmacist Bill Osborn, of Osborn Drugs, Inc. in Miami, Okla., was installed as 2018-2019 president of the National Community Pharmacists Association at the organization’s recent annual convention in Boston.
Albertsons releases new online informational tools for flu season
To bolster the public’s awareness about flu vaccinations and the fact that many insurance plans will cover most or all of the cost, Albertsons Cos. pharmacies have fully revamped their informational consumer flu websites with new features, easier navigation, and interactive tools this flu season.
Hemp in America at CWCBExpo Boston
The health, environmental, and economic benefits of reviving the hemp industry in America will be discussed and showcased in partnership with the National Hemp Association (NHA) at the Cannabis World Congress & Business Exposition (CWCBExpo), October 17-20, at the John B.
The Vintage Cosmetic Company to launch into Wegmans
The Vintage Cosmetic Company has introduced three Make-up Headbands into Wegmans stores in October this year: The Olive Make-up Headband and Ava Make-up Headband which will be exclusive to Wegmans stores and their best-selling Dotty Make-up Headband.
Walgreens mobilizes in advance of Hurricane Michael
Walgreens is taking proactive measures to assist customers, team members and communities in the projected path of Hurricane Michael, and is preparing to fully support impacted regions in the storm’s aftermath.
M&M’s rolls out new Halloween campaign
This Halloween, fans of the M&M’s Brand have a special treat to look forward to – a new M&M’s commercial. It’s been 11 years since the brand has released a new Halloween commercial and this year, Red and Yellow are back for a hauntingly good time. The :15 second spot, “Ghosted,” was produced
Scott Pace awarded Dargavel Medal by NCPA Foundation
Scott Pace, former chief executive officer of the Arkansas Pharmacists Association, was awarded the 2018 John W. Dargavel Medal by the National Community Pharmacists Association Foundation during NCPA’s recent Annual Convention here.
Jim Spoon named NCPA 2018 Independent Pharmacist of the Year
BOSTON – Jim Spoon, owner of Spoon Drug in Sand Springs, Okla., has been named the National Community Pharmacists Association 2018 Willard B. Simmons Independent Pharmacist of the Year. The award is sponsored by Upsher-Smith Laboratories.
No7 Laboratories new launches line-up of targeted skincare solutions
No7 announced the launch of its first product in the new line-up of targeted skincare solutions: No7 Laboratories Line Correcting Booster Serum, exclusively available at Walgreens.com as of today and in Walgreens stores nationwide on November 4.
Laird Miller receives NCPA 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award
BOSTON – Laird Miller of Gainesville, Ga., received the 2018 Calvin J. Anthony Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Community Pharmacists Association at NCPA’s recent annual convention here..
Colgate Optic White to bring smiles to Hispanicize LA 2018
LOS ANGELES – Latinx trendsetters will discover the science behind Colgate Optic White’s line of whitening products at Hispanicize LA, taking place at the Intercontinental Hotel in Century City from October 11-13.
Walgreens flu study says more people plan to get a flu shot
Nearly two-thirds of Americans plan to get a flu shot this year, according to Walgreens 2018-2019 Flu Season Survey.