Safeway is giving its grocery customers extra incentive to get a flu vaccination at its pharmacies. The food and drug retailer said Thursday customers receiving a flu shot at a Safeway pharmacy will receive a 10%-off coupon that can be used toward their next grocery purchase.
A survey of CVS retail pharmacists revealed that cost remains an obstacle in medication adherence and underscored the pivotal role of the pharmacist in helping people take their chronic medications as prescribed.
Patient satisfaction with mail-order pharmacies continues to decline, while satisfaction with brick-and-mortar pharmacies has held steady, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2012 U.S. Pharmacy Study. J.D. Power said Thursday that this year’s U.S.
American Greetings Corp. has received a go-private offer from a group that is headed by its chief executive officer, Zev Weiss. The greeting card maker said Wednesday that the proposal values the company at about $580 million. The offer of $17.
Markwins International plans to acquire Physicians Formula Holdings Inc. for nearly $75 million.
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation has announced 15 more academic institutions selected for the Community Pharmacy Residency Expansion Project (Community PREP). In addition, the NACDS Foundation said Colin Powell, former U.S.
Cardinal Health Inc. is helping its retail pharmacy clients educate their patients about new Medicare benefits and options to be available under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act starting next year.
Uniprix is marking its 35th year in business with a series of promotions, including a first-of-its-kind panoramic insert and a special anniversary magazine. The Quebec drug chain said Tuesday that during the fall it will offer a range of anniversary prices.
AmerisourceBergen Technology Group (ABTG) has named Diebold Inc. as its single-source provider of installation, preventive maintenance and repair services for ABTG pharmacy automation customers.
Direct Digital LLC’s Lumiday Natural Mood Enhancement and Luminite Natural Sleep Support dietary supplements are now being carried at more than 2,000 Rite Aid drug stores as well as the retailer’s online store.
Reckitt Benckiser Pharmaceuticals Inc. has issued a Citizen Petition with the Food and Drug Administration requesting action to curtail the risk of pediatric exposure with buprenorphine-containing products for the treatment of opioid dependence.
Crosscare Inc.’s over-the-counter, all-natural colic remedy, Colief Infant Drops, is making its debut at Duane Reade drug stores throughout the New York metropolitan area.
Larry Merlo, president and chief executive officer of CVS Caremark Corp., is slated to participate in a Wall Street Journal CEO summit that will examine the nation’s economic challenges.
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores is hailing the Senate’s approval of a bipartisan bill aimed at battling organized retail crime and bolstering consumer safety.
Rite Aid Corp. has entered a multiyear partnership with Valassis to develop and execute in-store marketing and media programs. According to Valassis, a Livonia, Mich.
David Lekach and Vincent Porpiglia, the founders of Dream Water, are slated to be featured on CNBC’s "How I Made My Millions." The sleep aid beverage maker said Lekach and Porpiglia are scheduled to appear on the program on Monday, Sept. 24, at 9:00 pm ET. Dream Water will be highlighted in
