Jean Coutu kicks off flu shot campaign
The Jean Coutu Group and its affiliated pharmacist-owners have launched a campaign to heighten awareness of the need to get a flu shot.
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Express Scripts replaces CVS with Walgreens for TRICARE
Express Scripts Inc. is changing out CVS Pharmacy for Walgreens in its retail pharmacy network for TRICARE, the U.S. military’s health care and drug benefits program. Plans call for Walgreens pharmacies to join the Express Scripts network for TRICARE on Dec. 1.
Walgreens rewards program adds beauty club
Walgreens aims to give a little extra to its best beauty customers with the launch of Beauty Enthusiast, a free beauty club for its Balance Rewards loyalty program.
Fred’s specialty pharmacy takes EntrustRx name
Fred’s Inc.’s specialty pharmacy unit Eiris Health Services has adopted the name EntrustRx, the specialty pharmacy business that the retailer acquired last year.
UnitedHealthcare, Walgreens team on new Part D plan
UnitedHealthcare has introduced a new low-premium Medicare Part D prescription drug plan in collaboration with Walgreens.
Rite Aid gets out the vote for pharmacy staff
In recognition of American Pharmacists Month during October, Rite Aid Corp. has kicked off its 13th annual Vote for Your Favorite Pharmacy Team Member contest. The drug chain said Monday that through Oct.
Publix pharmacies serve up strep, flu tests
Publix Super Markets Inc. is providing strep throat and flu testing and treatment at its pharmacies in Florida. Publix said Monday that it’s offering the services for customers ages 13 and older. Its pharmacists can evaluate patients, perform a diagnostic test and dispense treatment in one visit.
Project to assess TB testing at pharmacies
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation has launched a study to examine the impact of expanding access to community testing for latent tuberculosis infections (LTBI).
Rite Aid Foundation inaugurates DreamShip
The Rite Aid Foundation helped launch the DreamShip, a hot air balloon that will embark on a year-long journey to raise awareness of Folds of Honor, a nonprofit group that provides educational scholarships to children of fallen or disabled armed services members.
CVS expands no-Rx access to naloxone
CVS Health has extended nonprescription access to the opioid overdose-reversal drug naloxone to five more states.
Walgreens, UN Foundation launch vaccine campaign
Walgreens and the United Nations Foundation have kicked off the 2016 “Get a Shot. Give a Shot” campaign. The collaboration, now in its fourth year, helps provide life-saving vaccines to children in developing countries. Through Aug.
Genoa’s first New York pharmacy makes debut
Behavioral health pharmacy Genoa is opening its first location in New York and its 330th overall. The new Genoa pharmacy, set to begin operation soon, is located inside the Bay Shore, N.Y., facility of the Family Service League, a nonprofit social service agency serving Long Island.
FMI alters its event strategy
The Food Marketing Institute (FMI) Wednesday announced it has decided to shift its events strategy and shut down its annual trade show — FMI Connect.
Rite Aid broadens access to naloxone
Rite Aid Corp. has expanded nonprescription access to naloxone, an opioid-overdose reversal drug, to four more states. Rite Aid said Tuesday that naloxone is now available without a prescription at more than 440 pharmacies in Kentucky, Ohio, Oregon and Vermont, subject to state regulations.
Pharmacy stakeholders unite against DIR fees
A group of 99 pharmacy retailers, suppliers and organizations applauded House and Senate lawmakers for introducing legislation to clamp down on retroactive direct and indirect remuneration fees imposed by pharmacy benefit managers in Medicare Part D.
Fall Beauty Event coming up at Bartell Drugs
Starting this weekend, Bartell Drugs stores will turn the spotlight on beauty care with the kickoff of the chain’s annual Fall Beauty Event. From Oct. 2 to 8, participating Bartell locations will offer customers a range of makeup demonstrations and services, as well as beauty product specials.