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First MinuteClinics open in Corpus Christi

MinuteClinic has opened its first walk-in medical clinics in the Corpus Christi, Texas, metropolitan area. Parent company CVS Health said Thursday that two new MinuteClinics have opened inside CVS/pharmacy stores in Corpus Christi and Portland, Texas.

CVS Health sets target for boosting Rx adherence

By 2017, CVS Health aims to raise medication adherence among its millions of patients by 5% to 15% through new interventions. CVS outlined its goal Thursday with the release of a new Insights Report titled, "Adherence: Why It’s So Hard and What We Can Do About It." The report, by the CVS

Rite Aid posts its largest comp-store sales gain of 2014

Rite Aid Corp. turned its biggest monthly same-store sales gain of the calendar year in September. Rite Aid said Thursday that for the four weeks ended Sept. 27, comparable-store sales climbed 5.1% year over year. That topped the drug chain’s 3.

Sam’s Club to provide free women’s health screenings

This weekend, Sam’s Club plans to hold free women’s health screenings as a way to encourage women to take a more active role in monitoring and maintaining their health. The Walmart warehouse club chain said the free screenings will be available on Oct. 11 to both members and nonmembers at all 599

BD to acquire CareFusion for $12.2 billion

Medical equipment, supply and technology company BD plans to buy CareFusion for $12.2 billion in cash and stock, a deal that the companies said will create a global leader in medication management and patient safety solutions.

CVS Health extends kudos to its pharmacists

CVS Health is saying thanks to its 26,000 pharmacists during October’s American Pharmacists Month for their dedication to serving patients in the company’s retail pharmacies, mail service pharmacies and specialty pharmacies nationwide.

Rite Aid enables video voting for favorite pharmacists

For American Pharmacists Month in October, Rite Aid Corp. has added video voting for its national Vote for Your Favorite Pharmacy Team Member Contest. Rite Aid said Wednesday that through Oct. 31, customers can upload a video nomination at RiteAid.

Johnson & Johnson to acquire Alios BioPharma

Johnson & Johnson plans to buy Alios BioPharma Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapies for viral diseases, for $1.75 billion in cash. J&J said Tuesday that the acquisition will bolster its current pipeline for viral diseases.

Sprite Cranberry makes a return

By popular demand, Sprite has brought back its Sprite Cranberry and Sprite Cranberry Zero flavors as it heads into the holiday season. The Coca-Cola Co.