CVS Pharmacy finishes rollout of time delay safes in Ohio stores
CVS Pharmacy, the retail division of CVS Health announced that it has begun using time delay safes in all of its 329 stores in Ohio, including pharmacies in Cleveland, Akronand Toledo.
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Walgreens, McLaren Health Care announce health services and pharmacy collaboration
Walgreens and McLaren Health Care, a fully integrated health network committed to quality, evidence-based patient care and cost efficiency, today announced that they have entered into a strategic collaboration focused on health service and pharmacy offerings.
Rite Aid rolls out Medicare Advisor tool
As the annual Medicare Part D election period gets underway, from now through Dec. 7, 2018, Medicare-eligible customers can visit Rite Aid pharmacies nationwide to take advantage of free resources that help them select the right prescription drug plan (PDP) or update existing coverage for 2019.
CVS pilot program to combat diabetes in Atlanta neighborhoods
CVS Health said that it is embarking on a pilot project in the Tri-Cities area of Atlanta, Georgia, aimed at addressing diabetes in medically underserved communities with chronically high rates of this disease. In collaboration with Rimidi, Inc.
CVS installs time delay safes in Washington, DC locations
CVS Pharmacy, the retail division of CVS Health, announced today that it has completed the rollout of time delay safes in all of its 55 CVS Pharmacy locations in Washington, DC.
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.
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.