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NCPA: Independent pharmacies holding their own

NCPA: Independent pharmacies holding their own

Independent community pharmacies are making strides in diversifying their revenue despite pressure from thinning prescription reimbursements and narrow pharmacy networks, according to the National Community Pharmacists Association.

Benzer Pharmacy expands into Georgia

Benzer Pharmacy expands into Georgia

Benzer Pharmacy has set up shop in a new state, Georgia, with the official opening of a new drug store in Greensboro. Along with retail pharmacy services, the Greensboro store offers compounding and specialty medications.

NCPA, HHS team up to drive enrollment

NCPA, HHS team up to drive enrollment

The National Community Pharmacists Association is working with U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to help spur enrollment in health insurance plans.

Provider status bill builds momentum

Provider status bill builds momentum

Congressional support continues to mount for the pharmacy industry’s push for pharmacists to be designated as health care providers. The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) reported that a majority of the U.S.

More M&As expected to shake up retail Rx

More M&As expected to shake up retail Rx

As much as the chain drug industry has consolidated, there is room for more mergers and acquisitions. That’s evident from the M&A speculation swirling about the sector in the U.S. and Canada, as well as recent activity.

HHS lays groundwork for ACA enrollment

HHS lays groundwork for ACA enrollment

The government vows to conduct an extensive outreach initiative during the Affordable Care Act’s upcoming open enrollment period in an attempt to enroll millions of eligible but difficult-to-reach Americans who have yet to sign up for health insurance.

Walmart names new chief merchant for U.S. stores

Walmart names new chief merchant for U.S. stores

Walmart has promoted Steve Bratspies to chief merchandising officer for Walmart U.S., the retail giant’s largest business unit. Bratspies currently serves as executive vice president of food for Walmart U.S.

Pharmacy fuels 2Q sales at Jean Coutu stores

Pharmacy fuels 2Q sales at Jean Coutu stores

Gains in the pharmacy offset slow front-end business to lift sales for Jean Coutu Group’s retail store network in the fiscal 2016 second quarter. Jean Coutu said Wednesday that for the second quarter ended Aug. 29., revenue for the franchised store network rose 2.6% to nearly $1.

Walmart plans ‘America’s biggest health fair’

Walmart plans ‘America’s biggest health fair’

This Saturday, Walmart plans to hold what it calls “America’s biggest health fair.” The retail giant said Tuesday that it will offer free blood glucose, blood pressure and vision screenings along with product samples and health insurance information at more than 4,400 stores nationwide on Oct. 10.

Rite Aid turns spotlight on pharmacy team

Rite Aid turns spotlight on pharmacy team

To celebrate American Pharmacist Month, Rite Aid Corp. has launched its annual “Vote for Your Favorite Pharmacy Team Member Contest.” The drug chain said Thursday that the contest, which runs to Oct. 31, gives customers a chance to win $2,500 in Rite Aid gift cards by nominating a favorite member of