Bartell Drugs helps promote childhood vaccinations
Bartell Drugs has teamed up with the foundation of Group Health, its in-store clinic partner, to boost awareness of and access to childhood immunizations throughout Washington state.
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Surescripts’ new service helps manage population health
Surescripts is expanding to support population health management with its Medication History for Panel Management service.
With WBA-Rite Aid pending, Kroger’s name pops up
The suspense (or impatience?) continues to build in the investor and retailing communities as Walgreens Boots Alliance’s $17.2 billion deal to buy Rite Aid remains under review by the Federal Trade Commission.
Former CVS/MinuteClinic exec joins health consultancy
Nancy Gagliano, a former senior vice president at CVS Health and chief medical officer of MinuteClinic, has been named chief medical officer at Culbert Healthcare Solutions, a management consulting firm serving health care organizations. Woburn, Mass.
Dr. Hauschka enters oral care category
Natural skin care brand Dr. Hauschka is making a foray into a new personal care category with the launch of its Med Oral Care line. Rolling out this month, the Dr.
Dr. Reddy’s releases Wellbutrin SR generic
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. has launched bupropion HCl extended-release tablets, an antidepressant medication. Dr.
Carmex packaging sports new look
Carmex customers might have noticed something else new along with the brand’s recent introduction of its first natural lip balm. Carma Laboratories Inc. said the 80-year-old lip care brand now has a new look.
Up close with Total Store Expo attendees
The 2016 NACDS Total Store Expo in Boston drew some 5,500 participants and 735 exhibitors, and the annual event “makes a real positive difference in terms of our businesses’ ability to serve our customers,” according to National Association of Chain Drug Stores chairman Martin Otto.
CVS in-store fundraiser supports cancer therapy research
CVS Health has launched an in-store fundraising campaign to benefit Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C), a program that supports cancer research to facilitate new therapies and help save more lives. CVS said Tuesday that through Oct.
Walmart makes health care a strategic pillar
Walmart’s health and wellness division is poised to play a prominent part in the discounter’s ambitious drive to reinvent retail for an era when brick-and-mortar stores coexist with e-commerce. Pharmacy, over-the-counter medications and vision care currently account for about 10% of Walmart’s U.S.
Affordable Care Act up against more headwinds
The pullback of health insurance companies from the Affordable Care Act has focused a harsh light on President Obama’s signature legislative achievement. Most recently, Aetna Inc.
FDA rule bans certain antibacterial soaps
Over-the-counter consumer antiseptic soaps with certain active ingredients can no longer be marketed, according to a final rule issued by the Food and Drug Administration.
Novo Nordisk announces CEO succession
Lars Rebien Sørensen, president and chief executive officer of Novo Nordisk A/S, is retiring from the company and will be succeeded by Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen. Plans call for Jørgensen, executive vice president and head of corporate development, to take the CEO reins on Jan.
Ricola debuts Herbal Immunity Lozenges
Known for its herbal cough and throat lozenges, Ricola is making a foray into the U.S. immunity category.
Theravent Snore Therapy hits shelves at CVS
Theravent Inc. has expanded retail distribution of its Theravent Snore Therapy anti-snoring device to more than 5,000 CVS Pharmacy stores.
Report: Walmart to cut 7,000 jobs
Walmart plans to eliminate about 7,000 back-office jobs at its U.S. stores over the coming months, The Wall Street Journal reported.