Giant Food pharmacists offer tips for allergy season
With allergy season upon us, the National Wildlife Federation estimates that the season now lasts 27 days longer, as a result of rising global temperatures.
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Cardinal Health begins donation of 80,000 doses of Narcan
Today, as part of its Opioid Action Program, Cardinal Health began rolling out its donation of more than 80,000 doses of Narcan, (naloxone HCI) Nasal Spray 4mg, to community organizations who will distribute the life-saving overdose-reversal medication to first responders and law enforcement across
Walmart said to be in talks to acquire Humana
According to a report in The Wall Street Journal on Friday, Walmart and health insurer Humana are in early talks regarding a possible merger. WSJ says it isn’t clear what terms the companies may be discussing, and the story said there is no guarantee they will strike a deal. However, if they
CVS supports bleeding disorder programs
CVS Health announced more than $260,000 in charitable commitments to local and national hemophilia and bleeding disorder programs across the country. The announcement of new commitments coincides with Bleeding Disorder Awareness Month, which is nationally recognized each year in March.
Walgreens Boots Alliance posts 2Q gains
Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) reported better-than-expected earnings and revenue on Wednesday when it announced results for the second quarter of fiscal 2018, which ended February 28. Overall, WBA earned $1.73 a share, up 27% versus a year ago. Revenue grew 12.1% to $33.02 billion.
Five ways Amazon can jump into health care
Online retail giant Amazon will enter the broader health care market — it’s just a question of how, according to global management consulting firm L.E.K. Consulting. In a new report released yesterday, L.E.K.
Walgreens raises beauty to an even higher level
The elevation of beauty at Walgreens continues to take the category to new heights. The retailer has just completed the second phase of the Walgreens Beauty Differentiation concept rollout, diversifying its department mix with new brands and tonics.
Pharmacy groups hail expanded free Rx plan in Ontario
Canadian pharmacy organizations lauded the Ontario government’s expansion of its OHIP+ free prescriptions plan to seniors in the province. Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne yesterday announced that, starting Aug.
CVS steps up opioid abuse prevention in New Hampshire
CVS Health has taken its efforts to fight the abuse of opioids to New Hampshire.
Albertsons readies food, wellness digital marketplace
BOISE, Idaho – Albertsons Cos. has called on vendors to join its upcoming digital marketplace for food and wellness products.
Walmart to add more FedEx Office departments in stores
FedEx Corp. plans to open FedEx Office departments at 500 Walmart U.S. stores over the next two years. FedEx said Tuesday that the Walmart FedEx Office locations will offering printing, shipping and other services.
Former Lilly CFO to head CVS Caremark
CVS Health has named former Eli Lilly and Co. chief financial officer Derica Rice as president of its CVS Caremark pharmacy benefit management unit. Plans call for Rice to take the helm at CVS Caremark on March 30, CVS said late Tuesday.
Walgreens #ItEndsWithUs campaign goes to Texas
Walgreens is bringing its #ItEndsWithUs campaign to Dallas to educate local teens about opioid abuse.
NACDS welcomes Trump ‘Stop Opioid Abuse’ plan
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores applauded President Donald Trump’s new program to combat the drug abuse epidemic, dubbed “Stop Opioids Abuse and Reduce Drug Supply and Demand.
CVS Be The First youth anti-smoking drive in 3rd year
As part of its “Be The First” multiyear smoking cessation campaign, CVS Health plans to award $10 million this year to support youth smoking prevention and education programs and strategies nationwide.