Bartell Drugs sees big turnout for new store’s debut
Customers turned out in force for the grand opening of Bartell Drugs’ new store in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District.
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Walmart wraps up Jet.com acquisition
Walmart has finalized its $3.3 billion acquisition of e-tailer Jet.com. The discount store giant said late Monday that with the closing of the deal, which was announced in early August, Jet.
Walgreens launches teledermatology service
Walgreens has launched an online skin care platform that includes a telehealth service for dermatological conditions. Available via Walgreens.
Walgreens adds EnvisionRx’s Rx90 drug plan
Walgreens and EnvisionRx are launching a new prescription drug program called Rx90 that is designed to give patients with chronic conditions more flexibility in getting their maintenance medications.
CVS Health’s ScriptSync shows results
It’s now over a year that CVS Health launched its ScriptSync medication synchronization program, and for many participants the service has made a difference. CVS said Thursday that in the past year, more than 1 million patients have been enrolled in ScriptSync at CVS Pharmacy.
Kmart Pharmacy gets some feedback on flu shots
A poll conducted for Kmart Pharmacy found that over a third of customers aren’t getting a flu shot, and price is a key factor in their decision making. Of more than 10,000 U.S. adults surveyed online by the Member Feedback and Insights team of Kmart parent Sears Holdings, 36% choose not
CVS now dispenses naloxone in Washington without Rx
CVS Health has made the opioid overdose-reversal medication naloxone available without a prescription at all CVS Pharmacy locations in Washington state.
Senate bill takes aim at DIR fees
Congressional support continues to build for cracking down on direct and indirect remuneration (DIR) fees. The National Community Pharmacists Association said that four U.S.
Rite Aid Foundation program awards nearly $2 million in scholarships
More than 400 students have been named recipients of Folds of Honor educational scholarships through The Rite Aid Foundation’s KidCents program. The round of scholarships, totaling more than $1.
Bartell Drugs set to open 65th store
This weekend, Bartell Drugs plans to officially open its 65th store, in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District. The Puget Sound-area drug chain said a grand opening event will be held on Saturday, Sept. 17.
Walgreens, HHS offer vouchers for free flu shots
Again this year, Walgreens is working with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to provide more than $10 million of free flu shot vouchers for the upcoming flu season.
Neighbourhood Pharmacies readies for Executive Summit
The Neighbourhood Pharmacy Association of Canada plans to hold its Executive Summit here next month. Focusing on the changes in Canada’s prescription drug market, the event will have “The Future of Pharmacy Reimbursement” as its theme, Neighbourhood Pharmacies said.
Walmart enhances shopping experience for OTCs
A simplified shopping experience with improved navigation and adjacencies is at the heart of Walmart’s over-the-counter drug presentation, says Carmen Bauza, the company’s senior vice president of OTC health care.
NCPA backs bill cracking down on DIR fees
The National Community Pharmacists Association has endorsed new legislation designed to raise transparency and accuracy in Medicare Part D prescription drug spending and reporting. NCPA said the bill, the Improving Transparency and Accuracy in Medicare Part D Spending Act (H.R.
NACDS names O’Donnell to lead government affairs
Thomas O’Donnell has been promoted to senior vice president of government affairs and public policy at the National Association of Chain Drug Stores.
WBA ups store sell-off estimate for Rite Aid deal
Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) said it’s working on store divestiture scenarios with the Federal Trade Commission to gain clearance for its $17.2 billion deal to acquire Rite Aid Corp.