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Rite Aid appoints Heyward Donigan as CEO
Rite Aid Corp. announced Monday that the board of directors has appointed Heyward Donigan as chief executive officer and a member of the board, effective immediately. As planned, John Standley will step down from his role as chief executive officer in connection with this announcement.
CVS Health’s Q2 earnings beat expectations
CVS Health stock rose nearly 6% in pre-market trading on Wednesday after the company reported strong second quarter operating results for the three months ending June 30, 2019.
CVS expands CarePass program nationwide
CVS Pharmacy announced Monday that customers will be able to enroll in CarePass at participating CVS Pharmacy locations nationwide, or online at CVS.com/carepass.
Judy Sansone to retire from CVS
CVS Health said Saturday that Judy Sansone, the company’s senior vice president of front store business and chief merchant, has decided to retire in September.
CVS to address chemical concerns in sunscreens
WOONSOCKET, RI – CVS Health announced it will be taking another step forward in advancing its efforts to remove chemicals of consumer concern by eliminating oxybenzone and octinoxate from nearly 60 CVS Health Store Brand sunscreen products under SPF 50 by the end of 2020.
Walgreens, Bausch Health modify agreement
Walgreens and Bausch Health Companies announced Thursday a modification to their existing fulfillment agreement to bring patients lower prices, increased transparency and convenience for many of Bausch Health’s dermatology products.
Walgreens invests in Shields Health Solutions
DEERFIELD, Ill. – Shields Health Solutions, Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe (WCAS) and Walgreens announced Wednesday that the parties have entered into a definitive agreement through which WCAS and Walgreens will make equity investments in Shields. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
Walgreens, Humana to expand senior programs
Humana and Walgreens are expanding their existing senior-focused neighborhood health collaboration that brings together full service primary care, pharmacy, nutrition and wellness support and other services for Medicare beneficiaries.
Rite Aid launches RediClinic Express
The Rite Aid Corporation has announced the launch of RediClinic Express, in partnership with InTouch Health, a leading telehealth company that offers health care providers solutions to efficiently deliver virtual care.
Pfizer combines its off-patent drug business with Mylan
Pfizer and Mylan announced Monday a definitive agreement to combine Mylan with Upjohn, Pfizer’s off-patent branded and generic established medicines business, creating a new global pharmaceutical company.
Pharmacy urges action to close DIR fee loophole
WASHINGTON – With the Senate Finance Committee holding a legislative markup today of the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act (PDPRA) of 2019, eight associations noted initial bipartisan movement on direct and indirect remuneration (DIR) fee reform, but reiterated the need for swift and decisive
WBA names new global chief communications officer
Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) has appointed Aaron Radelet global chief communications officer and senior vice president at the company. He will be based at corporate headquarters in Deerfield, Ill. and oversee internal, external and divisional communications globally across the organization.
UPS rolls out delivery service at CVS stores
UPS is rolling out package pickup and return service in CVS Pharmacy stores nationwide. The offering, which is set to begin immediately and is planned for more than 6,000 stores, combines two of the nation’s biggest brands.
NACDS hotline rallies industry to urge DIR relief
With the Senate Finance Committee expected to begin making decisions on spending bills as early as today, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores has launched a telephone hotline — (866) DIR-RE4M — that pharmacy advocates can use to urge the inclusion of DIR fee relief in drug-pricing legislat
Walgreens expands Find Care platform
Walgreens announced Monday that it has expanded the Walgreens Find Care platform to now include chronic care management, featuring connected devices and digital therapeutic solutions for patients with diabetes, asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).