Walgreens: HIV patient adherence higher at specialized pharmacies
Medication adherence rates improve for patients with human immunodeficiency virus who are treated at HIV specialty pharmacies, according to research from Walgreens.
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RediClinic to open co-branded clinics in N.J.
Rite Aid Corp.’s RediClinic has formed a joint venture with New Jersey health system Hackensack Meridian Health to open co-branded retail clinics. Plans call for the first of 10 clinics to start opening later this year, RediClinic said Tuesday.
CVS mobile pharmacy sets up at Baton Rouge-area store
Over the weekend, CVS Pharmacy deployed a mobile pharmacy to serve customers of store damaged by the historic rainfall and flooding in greater Baton Rouge, La. CVS said it opened the mobile pharmacy on Saturday in the parking lot of its Denham Springs, La., store, which sustained water damage.
NACDS, NFID webinar to focus on adolescent vaccinations
ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores and the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) are holding a live webinar on vaccinations for adolescents.
CVS: Interventions yield savings with chronic patients
Interventions that keep chronic disease patients on their medications are “extraordinarily cost-effective,” according to CVS Health.
Walgreens links rewards card with Android Pay
Walgreens has integrated its Balance Rewards customer loyalty program with Google’s Android Pay mobile payment platform.
Retailing veteran Persaud leaves Shopko
Retail and pharmacy industry veteran Andre Persaud has left Shopko Stores Operating Co. to pursue new opportunities.
Fred’s creates pharmacy COO post
Timothy Liebmann has been promoted to chief operating officer of pharmacy, a newly created position, at Fred’s Inc. Fred’s said late Thursday that Liebmann succeeds Rick Chambers, executive vice president of pharmacy operations, who is retiring.
Genoa to acquire pharmacies from Advanced Care
Genoa has agreed to acquire the behavioral health and residential care services division of Advanced Care Pharmacy Services. Financial terms of the transaction weren’t disclosed.
Walmart sees ‘positive momentum’ in 2Q
Walmart earned $1.07 per share in the fiscal second quarter, slightly lower than its $1.08-per-share profit a year ago but above Wall Street’s consensus forecast of $1.02. The retail giant said Thursday that revenue grew 0.5% to $120.
Rite Aid, EnvisionRx start 90-day at retail program
A new prescription drug program from Rite Aid Corp. and its EnvisionRx pharmacy benefit management arm gives patients with chronic conditions more flexibility in getting their maintenance medications.
Target reports declined 2Q sales, earnings
Target Corp. posted a 7.2% decrease in revenue and a 9.7% decline in net earnings for the second quarter. Target said Wednesday that adjusted earnings per share were $1.23 for the second quarter ended July 30, well above analysts’ projections of $1.13, on revenue of nearly $16.
Fred’s appoints new chief merchant
Bryan Pugh has resigned as chief merchant at Fred’s Inc. and has been replaced by Mary Lou Gardner. Fred’s said late Tuesday that Gardner takes over Pugh’s role as executive vice president and chief merchandising and marketing officer effective immediately.
CVS: Convenience, coverage sway flu shot decisions
Convenience and insurance coverage are chief factors for consumers in deciding where to get a flu shot, according to a poll from CVS Health. A Harris Poll online survey of 2,000 U.S.
Bartell, QFC begin pharmacy immunization project
Bartell Drugs and QFC Pharmacy, the pharmacy arm of Kroger Co.’s QFC Stores supermarket chain, have launched projects to test models for pharmacy-provided immunizations.
Walgreens uses digital motivation to spur adherence
Later this month, Walgreens plans to finish the implementation of a platform from HealthPrize Technologies designed to drive patient engagement and medication adherence.