CVS Health has launched its CVS Pharmacy y más Hispanic store format in Los Angeles, the second major market to have the concept. Plans call for nine CVS Pharmacy y más stores in the greater Los Angeles area, CVS said Thursday. Through August, the CVS pharmacy y más stores will open in South
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has endorsed legislation that would further advanced care for Medicare patients with chronic conditions. NACDS said Thursday that it has sent letters of support Reps. Erik Paulsen (R., Minn.) and Peter Welch (D., Vt.
The Global Market Development Center (GMDC) has launched a technology-focused resource portal in tandem with the Center for Advancing Retail & Technology (CART).
CVS Health’s MinuteClinic has teamed up with the Cleveland Clinic and American Well to provide telehealth services in Ohio and West Virginia. Telehealth solution provider American Well said Wednesday that the collaboration marks a first for the industry.
Rite Aid Corp. was recognized for e-commerce growth at the 2016 Imagine Excellence Awards, held by digital commerce provider Magento Inc.
Growth in spending on medicines dipped last year, but that hasn’t eased the challenge of balancing access to drugs and the cost of care in an era of innovative but more expensive treatments, according to the IMS Institute for Healthcare Informatics.
Retailer adoption of EMV chip card technology continues to lag since an Oct. 1 deadline shifting liability for some fraudulent transactions to merchants, according to a report by Bloomberg on Wednesday.
Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. is launching a Skittles limited edition and adding a gummy candy to its Starburst line.
Legislation that would improve efforts to fight prescription drug abuse without impeding legitimate patients’ access to medication is set to go before President Barack Obama to be signed into law.
Mylan N.V. has launched metoprolol tartrate tablets, a hypertension drug, in dosages of 37.5 mg and 75 mg in the United States.
Health Mart has spurred its rapid growth by helping to level the competitive playing field for its member pharmacies with innovative programs and tools, according to president Steve Courtman. The McKesson Corp.
Juan Figuereo has joined Revlon Inc. as executive vice president and chief financial officer. Revlon said Tuesday that Figuereo, 60, who has served in senior financial roles at a wide range of companies, assumes the CFO post effective immediately.
Michael Bogda, president of Lannett Co., plans to leave the company to pursue other interests. Lannett, which announced the move late Monday, said that Bogda is slated to depart on June 3.
Perrigo Co. plc has begun shipping a store-brand version of Abbott’s Glucerna aseptic nutritional shake for adults with diabetes. Perrigo said Tuesday that its product represents a first-to-market launch of an over-the-counter, private-brand equivalent to Glucerna.
According to the Network for Excellence in Health Innovation (NEHI), up to approximately $290 billion a year is wasted on the improper use of medications. Evidence suggests the most effective way to drive medication adherence is to strengthen the relationship between patients and pharmacists.
This year, Loblaw Cos. plans to invest about $1 billion into its Canadian retail business. Loblaw said Tuesday that it aims to open 50 new stores and complete 150 store remodels. The capital budget also includes e-commerce expansion plus IT infrastructure and supply chain projects.
