CVS Health’s Merlo to discuss changes in health care at Town Hall LA
CVS Health president and chief executive officer Larry Merlo will share his insights on the accelerated pace of change in health care and vision for transforming America’s $3.
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Pharmacy First forms collaborative partnership
Pharmacy First, a leading Pharmacy Services Administrative Organization (PSAO) supporting a network of independent pharmacies, has partnered with Medversant Technologies, LLC to collaboratively bring together a robust credentialing, compliance and monitoring program for Pharmacy First members.
Walmart and Sam’s Club to assist with hurricane relief
With a catastrophic storm, flooding and power outages hitting the Eastern Seaboard, Walmart and Sam’s Club are launching a customer campaign to assist impacted communities with hurricane relief.
McKesson elects Caruso as independent director
McKesson Corp. announced that its board of directors has elected Dominic Caruso as a new independent director, effective September 12, 2018. With the election of Dominic Caruso, McKesson’s board of directors increases from eight to nine members, eight of whom are independent.
Sally Beauty launches exclusive hair color kits in a box
Sally Beauty has launched exclusive box hair color kits in their private label brand, ion, and in one other national brand. ion, the professional hair color line trusted by stylists, now delivers professional hair color to homes with the game changing Intensive Shine color kit.
Fred’s reports second quarter results
Fred’s, Inc. reported financial results for the second quarter and six months ended August 4, 2018. Net sales down 4.3% to $419.7 million in second quarter 2018 versus $438.5 million 2017.
Health Mart launches national ‘Power Your Partnerships’ series
Health Mart kicked off its sixth annual Town Hall and continuing education (CE) series titled Power Your Partnerships. The new series offers independent pharmacies practical advice for creating and maintaining prescriber relationships to improve patient outcomes and grow their businesses.
Walgreens, Sprint to open more Sprint Express locations
DEERFIELD, Ill. – Walgreens and Sprint announced an expansion of the collaboration they had announced earlier this year, that will include 80 new locations. All of the new Sprint Express at Walgreens stores will be throughout Chicagoland and the Dallas-Ft.
Walgreens mobilizes in advance of Hurricane Florence
Walgreens is taking proactive measures to assist customers, team members and communities in the projected path of Hurricane Florence, and is preparing to fully support impacted regions in the storm’s aftermath.
Albertsons names Jim Donald CEO
Jim Donald has been named president and chief executive officer of Albertsons Cos., effective immediately. He had been president and chief operating officer. Robert Miller, currently the company’s chairman and CEO, will continue as chairman.
CVS praises FDA’s steps to curtail sales of e-cigarettes to nation’s youth
As the nation’s first and only national pharmacy chain to have eliminated the sale of cigarettes and other harmful tobacco products from its retail stores and having never sold e-cigarettes and vaping devices CVS Health today applauded the enforcement actions taken by the U.S.
NACDS joins “Americans for Free Trade” coalition
ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) announced that the organization has joined Americans for Free Trade (AFT) – a coalition focused on averting the harmful consequences of the emerging trade war, including new U.S.
AmerisourceBergen announces financial leadership change
AmerisourceBergen Corporation announced that Tim Guttman, executive vice president and chief financial officer, has decided to retire from the company.
CVS helps customers get ready for Hurricane Florence
CVS Health will issue a number of advisories to help customers and patients prepare as Hurricane Florence approaches the East Coast.
Stater Bros. selling pharmacy business to CVS
Stater Bros. Markets announced that is exiting the pharmacy business and expects to complete the sale of certain assets of its SuperRx Pharmacies to CVS Pharmacy later this month. When the transaction is complete, pharmacy records and inventory from all 22 Stater Bros.
Seasonal flu vaccinations now available at Giant Food
Giant Food announced today that flu shots are once again available at all of its in-store pharmacies for both adults and children. The vaccinations are administered by Giant’s dedicated and certified in-store pharmacists and are often covered in-full by most insurance plans.