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CVS to start trial for home Hemodialysis device

CVS to start trial for home Hemodialysis device

CVS Health announced Wednesday the initiation of a clinical trial designed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the HemoCare Hemodialysis System for administration of home hemodialysis. The innovative device includes safety features and is designed to make home hemodialysis simple for patients.

Meijer pharmacy gives away 50 million free prescriptions

Meijer pharmacy gives away 50 million free prescriptions

Meijer pharmacies marked a major milestone this week in helping customers lower their healthcare costs. The Midwestern retailer’s Free Prescription Drug program reached 50 million prescriptions filled since its launch in 2006, saving customers more than $650 million.

Rite Aid partners with Google Maps

Rite Aid partners with Google Maps

CAMP HILL, Pa. – Rite Aid and The Rite Aid Foundation announced Monday that over 550 medication disposal units across the nation are now searchable on Google Maps, making it even easier for people to safely dispose of unneeded or unwanted medications.

Fred’s to close an additional 129 stores

Fred’s to close an additional 129 stores

Fred’s Inc. announced on Friday that it will shutter another 129 retail stores, leaving it with only about 80. The move is the latest in a series of store closings (including announcements in April and May)  from the retailer, which had 568 stores in 15 states as recently as February, according to

Walgreens, Kaléo expand pharmacy program

Walgreens, Kaléo expand pharmacy program

Walgreens and Kaléo announced Thursday AUVI-q (epinephrine injection, USP) 0.1 mg auto-injector is available at Walgreens locations nationwide. AUVI-q 0.1 mg is the first and only epinephrine auto-injector (EAI) approved by the U.S.

Kroger Health teams up to launch depression treatment pilot

Kroger Health teams up to launch depression treatment pilot

Kroger Health, the healthcare arm of The Kroger Co., announced its partnership with Myriad Genetics to pilot Myriad Genetics’ GeneSight pharmacogenomic test with Kroger Prescription Plan members. Nearly 500 Kroger pharmacies across five states will participate in the GeneSight pilot.

CVS expands safe medication disposal program in Ohio

CVS expands safe medication disposal program in Ohio

CVS Pharmacy announced Wednesday the expansion of its safe medication disposal program in Ohio, adding disposal units in 53 CVS Pharmacy stores in communities across the state, including Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Toledo and Youngstown.

Giant Food rolls out new pickup service

Giant Food rolls out new pickup service

Giant Food has launched Giant Pickup, a new service allowing shoppers who order online to retrieve their groceries at a Giant Food store without having to leave their vehicles. The service was introduced July 1 and is expected to be available at 100 stores in Washington, D.C.

Rite Aid expands availability of Thrifty Ice Cream to the Northeast

Rite Aid expands availability of Thrifty Ice Cream to the Northeast

Enjoyed by generations of Californians, Rite Aid has expanded the availability of its iconic, award-winning Thrifty Ice Cream brand in a test with select stores in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania, in 48-ounce containers and in up to eight flavors: Butter Pecan: rich, butter