Rite Aid brings flu shots to N.Y.C. commuters
A Rite Aid Corp. flu shot event in Grand Central Terminal earlier this month helped inoculate hundreds of city residents against illness and raised money for charity.
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Rosato named chief executive at AMCP
The Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) has named former National Association of Chain Drug Stores executive Edith Rosato chief executive officer. She succeeds Judith Cahill, who earlier this year announced that she would be retiring after 16 years as top executive at AMCP.
Homeopathic items belong in pharmacy mix
In recent years homeopathic products have entered many drug store categories, including cold and allergy, baby care, pain relief, feminine care, and ear care.
Retailers can expect great things from home diagnostics category
The at-home diagnostics category is exploding. The category generated more than $190 million in sales in food, drug and mass outlets (excluding Walmart) during the 52 weeks ended May 15, according to SymphonyIRI Group Inc. data.
Bloom exits CVS to become president at Family Dollar
Mike Bloom has left CVS Caremark Corp. to become president and chief operating officer of Family Dollar Stores Inc. Bloom had been executive vice president of merchandising and supply chain at CVS Caremark.
Staff realigned at Walgreens
Walgreen Co. has restructured its marketing and merchandising staff in a bid to foster a more integrated approach to the two disciplines and intensify the drug chain’s customer focus. A major component of the realignment was the elimination of the chief marketing officer’s role.
Consumer groups challenge PBM merger
Leading consumer groups have warned of the “potential for significant consumer harm” from a proposed merger of Express Scripts Inc. and Medco Health Solutions Inc.
Game-changer is emerging in community pharmacy
Pay attention. The origin of the following is the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). It is now nearing six years since the beginning of Medicare Part D. Development of a system to use Quality Based Payments for Quality Based Patient Outcomes is nearing reality.
New warehouse is vital to CVS’ growth
CVS Caremark Corp.’s new distribution center here will bring 600 jobs to New York’s southern tier while fostering the company’s ongoing expansion, president and chief executive officer Larry Merlo said at a grand opening ceremony.
Rite Aid makes decisions on new store prototypes
As Rite Aid Corp. drives forward with the rollout of one new store format, it has decided to put the brakes on another. President and chief executive officer John Standley said the company is pulling the plug on any expansion plans for its co-branded Save-A-Lot/Rite Aid pharmacy and grocery stores.
Wellness+ for diabetes debuts at Rite Aid
Rite Aid Corp. has introduced wellness+ for diabetes, a free program that offers exclusive resources and savings to people living with diabetes and their caregivers.
Industry mourns Len DeMino
Len DeMino, who spent over half a century involved in community pharmacy, died last month. He was 81. After receiving a pharmacy degree in 1956 from George Washington University, DeMino began a long, distinguished career as a pharmacist and industry advocate in 1958 with Washington, D.C.
Ritzman wraps up Buehler Rx deal
Ritzman Pharmacies Inc. has completed its acquisition of Buehler Food Markets Inc.’s in-store pharmacies. Ritzman — which has nine retail pharmacies — adds 13 locations and 75 employees from Buehler pharmacies.
High Court set to review reform law
The Obama administration wants the Supreme Court to hear a case pertaining to the 2010 health care reform law. The request makes it near certain that the nation’s highest court will soon agree to hear one or more cases involving challenges to the law.
Obama proposes cuts in Medicare, Medicaid
The Obama administration is proposing to cut $320 billion from projected spending on Medicare and Medicaid in the coming decade as part of an overall reduction of the federal deficit.
Walgreens hits green milestone
Walgreen Co. has reiterated its commitment to sustainability with its 100th rooftop solar power system installation in a store in Mason, Ohio.