In a letter, Chain Drug Review‘s editor urges National Association of Chain Drug Stores chief executive Steve Anderson to tackle core issues for the association head on. Steve Anderson President and CEO NACDS 413 N. Lee St. Alexandria, Va.
Despite President Obama’s wish to have both chambers of Congress pass health care reform bills before the start of the August recess, it appeared almost certain that legislators would return home without acting.
Mary Sammons has a lot to feel good about these days at Rite Aid Corp.
Efforts to pass health care reforms took a major step forward late last month when House Democratic leaders reached an agreement with fiscally conservative members of their party.
Walgreen Co. celebrated the grand opening of its first store in Alaska and its presence in all 50 states last month. “More than 100 years ago our founder, Charles Walgreen Sr.
Bartell Drugs began a series of three store openings this year with the July 20 opening of its 55th store at Lake Serene in Lynnwood, Wash. The 16,400-square-foot location will employ approximately 25 associates.
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has urged the House of Representatives to improve Medicare Part D and control prescription drug spending in health care reform legislation.
Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy has appointed Mark Panzer as its chief executive officer. Panzer has served as the company’s chief operating officer since October 2008. “It is very inspiring to have a leadership role in such an innovative and transformational business,” he says.
Duane Reade Inc. has bolstered its merchandising team in a flurry of personnel moves as it pushes ahead with major store-optimization and marketing initiatives. The drug chain has hired Paul Tiberio as senior director of category management.
Walgreen Co. has announced a number of executive promotions. Wade Miquelon has been promoted to the position of executive vice president and chief financial officer, while John Spina was named corporate vice president of retail integration and new format development.
The government of Ontario is moving quickly to achieve further savings and greater efficiency in its drug plan.
CVS Caremark Corp. has named Dr. Andrew Sussman president and chief operating officer of its MinuteClinic business. In addition, he has been made CVS Caremark’s senior vice president and associate chief medical officer.
