Mac Naughton accepts Wal-Mart Canada post
Duncan Mac Naughton has been named chief marketing officer at Wal-Mart Canada. The 47-year-old retail veteran had been executive vice president of merchandising and marketing at Supervalu Inc.
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Retailers, suppliers speak out on community Rx issues
These days, everywhere community pharmacy operators turn there seems to be a new challenge. But in a roundtable discussion held by Chain Drug Review, industry executives indicated that they’re more than up to the task.
Rx groups ask HHS for relief from effects of AWP cuts
Following a court ruling earlier this month that lets insurers reduce the rate at which they reimburse pharmacies for filling prescriptions, industry advocates have appealed to federal regulators for help.
DME regs new hurdle for retail pharmacy
Imminent deadlines for accreditation and bonding to provide durable medical equipment threatens pharmacies’ ability to care for Medicare patients with diabetes, say pharmacy advocates.
Bloom adds supply chain role at CVS
CVS Caremark Corp. has named Mike Bloom senior vice president of merchandising and supply chain. In his new role, Bloom will continue to be responsible for CVS’ front-end merchandising and category management, but he also will now oversee the chain’s distribution and inventory operations.
Senate health care reform bill raises concern
The Senate Finance Committee’s health care reform bill may shortchange pharmacies for Medicaid prescriptions, National Association of Chain Drug Stores president and chief executive officer Steve Anderson says.
Walgreens hires CIO in latest staff moves
Walgreen Co. has added three executives to its management ranks, including a new member of the senior leadership team. Tim Theriault, 49, is slated to join Walgreens on October 1 as chief information officer and senior vice president.
Wal-Mart rolls out free Rx mail delivery
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has gone national with its free mail delivery prescription program. Begun in May with a pilot in Michigan, the mail-order program lets pharmacy patients receive 90-day supplies of more than 300 generic medications for $10.
SDM’s Murale hits the retail scene in Toronto
Shoppers Drug Mart’s third Murale specialty beauty store that opened here just before the Labor Day weekend incorporates all the refinements suggested by management’s experience with the two pilot outlets launched last fall.
Drug chains do part in battle against flu
Lewis Drugs this month continued a mass flu shot program, which is said to be unparalleled in the chain drug industry. The retailer held full-blown 13-hour seasonal flu immunization clinics at six stores in Sioux Falls, S.D., where it is based.
Richardsen assumes new role at Rite Aid
Ernie Richardsen, a 17-year pharmacy industry veteran, has been promoted to group vice president of pharmaceutical purchasing and clinical services at Rite Aid Corp.
Texas dispensing fee hike hailed as big win for pharmacy
Community pharmacy advocates are hailing the approval of higher dispensing fees in the Texas Medicaid program as a significant victory. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently cleared the Texas State Plan Amendment, which boosts the pharmacy dispensing fee from $5.14 to $7.50.
Retail Rx works to influence health care reform debate
Retail pharmacy continues to lobby to maintain its seat at the table in the continuing debate on how or whether to reform the nation’s health care system.
AWP settlements set to impact pharmacy
A federal appeals court has upheld a district court ruling that approves the controversial First DataBank and Medi-Span settlements.
Delaware Medicaid Rx fight ends
Characterizing it as a victory for patient care, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores and the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) have reached agreement with the Delaware State Department of Health and Social Services that will restore much of the funding to pharmacies that wo
Walgreens execs shed light on CCR strategy
Walgreen Co.’s Customer-Centric Retailing (CCR) transformation is reshaping the shopping experience to inspire consumers with choices and ideas, two of the program’s architects said at a conference here.