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Hy-Vee pharmacies offer substance abuse resources
Hy-Vee pharmacies in Iowa have partnered with the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) to provide patients and employees with information on getting assistance for opioid abuse and other substance abuse issues.
Benzer Pharmacy rolls out MTM services
Benzer Pharmacy is adding medication therapy management (MTM) to the list of clinical services it provides. The MTM services being offered include pharmacotherapy consultation, progress check-ins, anticoagulation management, health and wellness programs, immunizations and medication therapy reviews.
NACDS helps retail pharmacy plan for unexpected
One of the strengths of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores is our approach to strategic planning.
Kantar Retail becomes part of new Kantar Consulting
Kantar, the data investment management division of advertising and PR giant WPP, has launched of Kantar Consulting, a sales and marketing consultancy designed to “switch on growth” for brand owners and retailers.
Nature’s Truth launches new supplement powders
Nature’s Truth LLC has rolled out a new line of farm-fresh dietary supplement powders. The Piping Rock Health products brand said the five Nature’s Truth powders supply essential nutrients in a easy way that goes beyond the traditional capsule or tablet.
Diplomat CEO Phil Hagerman to retire
Phil Hagerman, co-founder, chairman and chief executive officer of Diplomat Pharmacy Inc., the nation’s largest independent specialty pharmacy, plans to retire.
CVS Health gives update on 2018 outlook
In an update for investors, CVS Health executives expressed confidence in its growth outlook and noted that the recently passed tax overhaul package should boost its cash flow by an estimated $1.2 billion.
Essence Ventures acquires Essence Magazine
Essence Ventures LLC, a new company formed by Richelieu Dennis, founder haircare and skin-care company Sundial Brands, is buying the multi-platform media company Essence Communications Inc. from Time Inc. which includes Essence magazine.
Sales surge in 1Q at Walgreens Boots Alliance
Strong sales gains by the U.S. retail pharmacy division propelled Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) in its fiscal 2018 first quarter, which also saw the company exceed Wall Street’s earnings forecast. WBA said Thursday that, for the quarter ended Nov. 30, sales totaled $30.74 billion, up 7.
H-E-B’s Martin Otto wins leadership award
Even the best-run, most effective organizations can benefit from occasionally reconsidering their work in a new light. The National Association of Chain Drug Stores is a case in point.
Rite Aid edges above Wall Street’s forecast for 3Q
Rite Aid Corp. topped Wall Street’s earnings projections for its fiscal 2018 third quarter, in which the company proceeded with the transfer of stores under its $4.375 billion asset sale to Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA). Rite Aid said late Wednesday that for the quarter ended Dec.
Kevin Hourican honored as top pharmacy exec
Kevin Hourican is a relative newcomer to community pharmacy, but that hasn’t prevented him from helping CVS Health live up to its positioning as a pharmacy innovation company.
Alex Gourlay named Retailer of the Year
To the casual observer, the dominant story line at Walgreens might appear to be the phased acquisition of 1,932 drug stores and related assets from Rite Aid Corp., and plans for their subsequent assimilation.
New tax code eliminates ACA individual mandate
The individual mandate is no more. The requirement under the Affordable Care Act that people pay a penalty if they do not obtain health insurance was eliminated in the federal tax overhaul passed by Congress.
Loblaw gives promotions to Motz, Leger
Jeff Leger has been appointed president of Shoppers Drug Mart, succeeding Mike Motz, who has been promoted to chief operating officer of SDM parent Loblaw Cos. Leger had previously served as executive vice president of pharmacy and health care for both Loblaw and Shoppers Drug Mart stores.