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CVS Pharmacy brings Hispanic format to L.A.

CVS Pharmacy brings Hispanic format to L.A.

CVS Health has launched its CVS Pharmacy y más Hispanic store format in Los Angeles, the second major market to have the concept. Plans call for nine CVS Pharmacy y más stores in the greater Los Angeles area, CVS said Thursday. Through August, the CVS pharmacy y más stores will open in South

NACDS backs bill for Medicare Better Care Programs

NACDS backs bill for Medicare Better Care Programs

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has endorsed legislation that would further advanced care for Medicare patients with chronic conditions. NACDS said Thursday that it has sent letters of support Reps. Erik Paulsen (R., Minn.) and Peter Welch (D., Vt.

MinuteClinic collaborates on telehealth service

MinuteClinic collaborates on telehealth service

CVS Health’s MinuteClinic has teamed up with the Cleveland Clinic and American Well to provide telehealth services in Ohio and West Virginia. Telehealth solution provider American Well said Wednesday that the collaboration marks a first for the industry.

Balancing drug cost vs. access a challenge

Balancing drug cost vs. access a challenge

Growth in spending on medicines dipped last year, but that hasn’t eased the challenge of balancing access to drugs and the cost of care in an era of innovative but more expensive treatments, according to the IMS Institute for Healthcare Informatics.

Loblaw unveils retail capital spending plan

Loblaw unveils retail capital spending plan

This year, Loblaw Cos. plans to invest about $1 billion into its Canadian retail business. Loblaw said Tuesday that it aims to open 50 new stores and complete 150 store remodels. The capital budget also includes e-commerce expansion plus IT infrastructure and supply chain projects.

WBA gains stake in Russian HBA chain

WBA gains stake in Russian HBA chain

Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) Inc. has sold its Alliance Healthcare Russia pharmaceutical wholesale business to 36.6, a leading health and beauty aids and pharmacy retailer in Russia. Financial terms of the transaction weren’t disclosed. However, WBA said it will own a 15% interest in the 36.

Lewis Drug nears milestone with 50th store

Lewis Drug nears milestone with 50th store

Lewis Drug is getting ready to open its 50th store, which will mark a milestone for the regional pharmacy chain. The outlet, formerly an independent pharmacy, is located rural Clear Lake, S.D., and will get upgraded systems and a fresh look. The front end will get Lewis’ curated assortment of health

Walgreens: No script needed for naloxone in Pa. stores

Walgreens: No script needed for naloxone in Pa. stores

Walgreens has begun providing the opioid overdose antidote naloxone without a prescription in all of its Pennsylvania pharmacies. The drug chain said Monday that naloxone is now easier to obtain in its more than 120 drug stores across Pennsylvania.

NACDS, NCPA ask Congress to hold line on TRICARE co-pays

NACDS, NCPA ask Congress to hold line on TRICARE co-pays

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores and the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) have urged congressional leaders to decline increases to prescription co-payments in TRICARE, the U.S. armed forces health benefits program.

Rite Aid finishes fiscal 2016 on an up note

Rite Aid finishes fiscal 2016 on an up note

Boosted by its acquisition of EnvisionRx, Rite Aid Corp. saw sales rise for its fiscal 2016 fourth quarter and full year, with adjusted earnings per share topping Wall Street estimates for both periods. Rite Aid said Thursday that for the fourth quarter ended Feb. 27, sales totaled $8.