CVS completes rollout of time delay safes in its Maryland pharmacies
CVS Pharmacy, the retail division of CVS Health, announced today that it has completed the rollout of time delay safes in all of its 228 CVS Pharmacy locations in Maryland.
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Publix donates $250,000 for Hurricane Michael recovery
Publix Super Markets Charities is making an initial $250,000 donation to the American Red Cross and United Way to help fund relief efforts for areas impacted by Hurricane Michael. Additionally, Publix Super Markets is now offering customers and associates a way to directly assist those affected.
Cardinal Health names Crawford as CEO of Pharmaceutical Segment
Cardinal Health announced that Victor Crawford will be joining the company as its next chief executive officer of the Pharmaceutical Segment. Victor’s most recent role was CEO, Healthcare, Education and Business Dining for Aramark.
Sears files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Sears Holdings Corp., the corporate parent of two storied firms that once ranked as the nation’s two largest retailers, announced Monday morning that it had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
CVS urges safe dispose of prescription drugs
CVS Health is encouraging consumers to clean out their medicine cabinets and safely dispose of unused prescription medication on National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, this October 27.
NACDS members respond to Hurricane Michael
Hurricane Michael made landfall in the Florida Panhandle on October 10 as a powerful and unprecedented Category 4 hurricane, the strongest hurricane on record to strike the region, according to the National Weather Service, which also called it “potentially catastrophic.
Bartell Drugs hosts 29th annual Partner Breakfast
Bartell Drugs welcomed more than 200 guests at the 29th annual Vendor Breakfast. This event showcased Bartells vendors and suppliers as a “thanks” for their partnerships and continued support. The event was held on Wednesday, October 10th at Emerald Downs.
Merz Apothecary launches The Shops at Merz
Today is the official unveiling of The Shops at Merz which will focus on creating a new retail experience in the areas of clean beauty, niche and independent fragrance, and men’s grooming.
Walgreens and LabCorp to open at least 600 new centers
Walgreens and LabCorp announced their mutual commitment to a significant expansion of their LabCorp at Walgreens collaboration. The two companies have agreed to open at least 600 LabCorp patient service centers at Walgreens stores across the U.S.
CVS Health updates board, management upon closing of Aetna deal
Edward Ludwig, Fernando Aguirre and Roger Farah — will join the CVS Health Board following the completion of its acquisition of Aetna. The appointment of these three Aetna directors, together with the previously announced addition of Mark Bertolini,
DOJ greenlights CVS-Aetna merger
The Department of Justice gave preliminary approval Wednesday for CVS Health’s acquisition of Aetna Corp., which the two companies say will remake health care.
MinuteClinic opens new walk-in medical clinic in Cypress, Texas
WOONSOCKET, RI – A new MinuteClinic walk-in medical clinic has opened inside the CVS Pharmacy store at 22125 Cumberland Ridge Drive in Cypress, Texas, providing the community with convenient access to common health care services.
MinuteClinic launches Virtual Care offering in more states
CVS Health announced that MinuteClinic, the company’s retail medical clinic, has rolled out its new virtual health care offering in Delaware, Kentucky, Rhode Island, Utah and Vermont.
CVS completes rollout of time delay safes in California stores
CVS Pharmacy, the retail division of CVS Health announced that it has completed the rollout of time delay safes in nearly 900 of its free-standing stores in California.
Albertsons releases new online informational tools for flu season
To bolster the public’s awareness about flu vaccinations and the fact that many insurance plans will cover most or all of the cost, Albertsons Cos. pharmacies have fully revamped their informational consumer flu websites with new features, easier navigation, and interactive tools this flu season.
Walgreens mobilizes in advance of Hurricane Michael
Walgreens is taking proactive measures to assist customers, team members and communities in the projected path of Hurricane Michael, and is preparing to fully support impacted regions in the storm’s aftermath.