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Kroger buying part of Shopko’s pharmacy business

Kroger buying part of Shopko’s pharmacy business

According to various published reports, Kroger Co. has acquired a portion of Shopko’s pharmacy business, according to a spokesperson for Kroger-owned Roundy’s stores. The transaction impacts 42 Shopko pharmacy locations. Twenty-five of those Shopko pharmacies are located in Wisconsin.

Kroger and GoodRx launch the Kroger Rx Savings Club

Kroger and GoodRx launch the Kroger Rx Savings Club

Kroger Co. announced today the launch of its Rx Savings Club, a new program designed to significantly reduce the cost of prescription drugs for customers across the country, adding to the retailer’s Wellness Your Way platform. The program was developed in partnership with GoodRx.

PQA appoints 2019 board and executive committee

PQA appoints 2019 board and executive committee

ALEXANDRIA, Va.  – The Pharmacy Quality Alliance (PQA) board of directors approved its 2019 executive committee and appointed four new members to the 23-member board during its fourth quarter meeting. The appointments are effective January 1.

ShopRite dietitians provide healthy holiday eating tips

ShopRite dietitians provide healthy holiday eating tips

Customers looking to create healthier holiday meals can get free assistance and advice courtesy of ShopRite’s in-store dietitian team, who are offering classes and events highlighting better-for-you holiday recipe suggestions in December.

Diabetes increases risk for liver disease

Diabetes increases risk for liver disease

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is an asymptomatic disease that affects about 100 million Americans. Being overweight, obese or diabetic are primary risk factors for NAFLD, an umbrella term describing those liver diseases that aren’t related to alcohol consumption.

Walgreens, FedEx announce Rx delivery service

Walgreens, FedEx announce Rx delivery service

Walgreens and FedEx Corp. on Thursday announced a nationwide rollout of next-day prescription delivery service, bringing together Walgreens extensive network of neighborhood pharmacy locations with the FedEx air-and-ground delivery network to enhance convenience for patients to fill prescriptions.