Pharmasave names Churcott CEO
After almost a year without a chief executive officer, Pharmasave Drugs has named former grocery executive Carmen Churcott as its CEO.
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Majority of consumers find pharmacy experience satisfying
Beginning last August on roughly a monthly basis, Chain Drug Review explored in some detail the findings of an annual survey on pharmacy customer satisfaction conducted for Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Internet sales tax bill gains
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has hailed the Senate for passing legislation establishing Internet sales taxes. The Marketplace Fairness Act passed the Senate this month in a 69-to-27 vote.
NACDS gives backing to Rx adherence alliance
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has joined forces with advocates for patients, providers and health plans in an alliance designed to highlight the role pharmacy can play in improving wellness and curbing health care costs.
Navarro opens new store in Miami
Navarro Discount Pharmacy has opened its 33rd store. Executives say the 10,000-square-foot store, located on NW 7th Street in Miami, will target Hispanics from the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico and Cuba, offering such unique offerings as Latino hair care products, beer and nectar drinks.
CVS renews pacts with Cardinal, McKesson
Two of the industry’s largest drug wholesalers said last month that CVS Caremark Corp. will continue to be their customer. McKesson Corp. and Cardinal Health Inc. announced in late April that the Woonsocket, R.I.-based chain has agreed to renew its relationship with them for the next several years.
Obama: ACA implementation will cause little disruption
The vast majority of the country will be unaffected by the implementation of the Affordable Care Act next year, president Barack Obama says. “The main message I want to give to the American people here is — despite all the hue and cry and ‘sky is falling’ predictions about this stuff — if
Wasson caps a year of achievement
One of the overlooked events at the recently concluded Annual Meeting of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores was the departure, after a year of service, of Walgreens chief executive Greg Wasson as NACDS chairman.
Fluid state of health care opens way for Rx
A recent spate of studies about different aspects of health care, while embodying many contradictions, points to a period of ferment, the likes of which has not been seen since Medicare and Medicaid were put in place during the Johnson administration in the mid-1960s.
Active deal tactics pack a punch
What should retailers do when the best-prepared plans still lead to the question, “Where are all the customers?” Here’s what to do: Prepare some new plans.
Walgreens, Alliance Boots cleared to buy AmerisourceBergen stake
Walgreen Co. and Alliance Boots have been cleared by regulators to buy an equity stake in AmerisourceBergen Co. as part of their long-term partnership with the pharmaceutical distributor.
Poll: Pharmacy customers highly satisfied
New survey results from Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals Inc. show that pharmacy customer satisfaction remains at a high level, and the vast majority of consumers aim to stay with their primary pharmacy.
Shoppers Drug Mart makes $500 million debt offering
Shoppers Drug Mart Corp. has issued $500 million (Canadian) in medium-term notes to refinance debt. Canada’s largest drug chain said Wednesday that, in a two-part debt offering, it has priced the issuance of $225 million aggregate principal amount of 2.
Nexxus debuts ‘show-stopper’ window display at Duane Reade
In what Unilever North America called a first-of-its kind installation at a drug chain, its Nexxus Salon Hair Care brand unveiled a premium window display tribute for the Tony Awards at the Duane Reade store across from Manhattan’s Radio City Music Hall.
TriDerma launches eczema, psoriasis creams
TriDerma has rolled out Eczema Fast Healing and Psoriasis Control to the first aid aisle at pharmacies and supercenters nationwide.
Banana Boat, Hawaiian Tropic team with soccer star on sun safety
Energizer Personal Care’s Banana Boat and Hawaiian Tropic sunscreen brands have teamed up with The Skin Cancer Foundation public awareness campaign featuring Los Angeles Galaxy and Team USA soccer star Landon Donovan.