Walgreens flu study says more people plan to get a flu shot
Nearly two-thirds of Americans plan to get a flu shot this year, according to Walgreens 2018-2019 Flu Season Survey.
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Deborah Bowers named 2018 CPESN Luminary of the Year
CPESN USA, a clinically integrated, nationwide organization of pharmacy networks organized to advance community-based pharmacy practice, announced that Deborah Bowers is the winner of the 2018 CPESN Luminary-of-the-Year Award. Bowers, owner of Yorkville Pharmacy in York, S.C.
Target intros Smartly, a new essentials brand with items under $2
Target Corp. has introduced Smartly, a new lower-priced owned brand comprised of more than 70 items, such as hand soap, paper plates, household cleaners and razors, with most items less than $2. The collection will arrive in stores and on Target.com beginning Oct.
McNabb earns NCPA Outstanding Adherence Practitioner Award
Benjamin McNabb owner of Love Oak Pharmacy in Eastland, Texas, was honored with the 2018 NCPA Innovation Center Outstanding Adherence Practitioner Award in recognition of his commitment to improving medication adherence.
Walgreens celebrates American Pharmacists Month by spotlighting expanding role
In honor of American Pharmacists Month this October, Walgreens is recognizing its more than 28,000 pharmacists for their commitment to care and their role in improving patient outcomes across the United States and Puerto Rico.
Rite Aid rolls out its drug safety program to Seattle schools
In an effort to help address adolescent drug abuse and misuse in the state of Washington, The Rite Aid Foundation is bringing the Prescription Drug Safety program, an innovative digital course about prescription drug abuse prevention, to Seattle-area high schools.
Report says Amazon shifting from private label to exclusive brands
Private brand expansion has been a major priority for Amazon with several new labels being introduced every year.
McKesson sponsors Community Pharmacy Ownership Workshop
McKesson’s RxOwnership team has partnered with the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) to sponsor its ninth Pharmacy Ownership Workshop, to further advance community pharmacy ownership. The Pharmacy Ownership Workshop takes place October 4-6, ahead of the NCPA Annual Convention.
Packaged Facts reports Walmart’s expands customer base in war with Amazon
Among many of today’s consumers, retailer loyalty extends only as far as conveniently and cost-effectively getting the best price on the product they want. The retailer that meets that need wins the sale.
Giant to roll out new urban store concept
Giant Food Stores announced plans for a new store format and brand designed for urban neighborhoods. The first of the new stores will be located in Philadelphia’s Graduate Hospital neighborhood, and will be called Giant Heirloom Market.
Walgreens and Birchbox offer new beauty experience
Walgreens and online beauty retailer Birchbox are teaming up to build Birchbox retail experiences within select Walgreens stores.
Bartell Drugs offers convenient flu shot program
SEATTLE – Bartell’s pharmacy is prepared to help protect customers from the flu with a fast and easy vaccination program. Receiving an annual flu vaccine is the first and most important step in protecting against influenza and its potentially serious complications.
Women Pharmacist Day spotlights contributions of female pharmacists
The inaugural Women Pharmacist Day will be commemorated on Oct. 12, 2018, in conjunction with National Pharmacist Month, to recognize the important contributions women pharmacists make, every day, to delivering quality care to patients. While women made up only 8% of all U.S.
MinuteClinic opens new walk-in medical clinic in Manhattan
WOONSOCKET, RI – A new MinuteClinic walk-in medical clinic has opened inside the CVS Pharmacy store at 305 East 86th Street in Manhattan, providing the community with convenient access to common health care services. The new clinic is open seven days a week with no appointment necessary.
Walmart picks Nielsen Brandbank to enrich e-commerce content grocery categories
NEW YORK – Nielsen Brandbank has been chosen to join Walmart’s Connected Content Partner Program. With this designation, Nielsen Brandbank will be an official enrichment provider for Walmart, focused on creating and managing content for the retailer’s grocery categories.
Kroger, Walgreens working on pilot program
DEERFIELD, Ill. – Kroger Co. and Walgreens are teaming up to work on an exploratory pilot program with a new format and concept that combines Kroger’s role as America’s grocer and food authority with Walgreens global expertise in pharmacy, health and beauty.