Family Dollar again says no to Dollar General
The board of Family Dollar Stores Inc. has urged the company’s shareholders to reject the hostile takeover bid by Dollar General Corp.
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CVS study: Starting therapy with a generic improves adherence
Starting patients on a generic medication versus a brand-name drug can improve adherence and, in turn, their health outcomes, according to a new study by CVS Health and research partner Brigham and Women’s Hospital.
Walgreens Boots Alliance takes another step forward
Walgreen Co. took another step toward its merger with Alliance Boots GmbH by registering securities to be issued for their planned holding company, Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc.
Drug chains energize food and beverage mix
Food and beverage sales are thriving at drug chains as operators continue to stretch the bounds of their offerings with new segments and presentations. The Fresh Day Cafe at Rite Aid’s recently remodeled store in Beverly Hills, Calif. Rite Aid Corp.’s remodeled unit in Beverly Hills, Calif.
Rite Aid facilitates giving for children’s health
Rite Aid Corp. is enabling members of its wellness+ customer loyalty program to donate their change charities of their choice that support children’s health and well-being.
MinuteClinics set up shop in St. Louis
MinuteClinic has expanded its presence in Missouri with the opening of five new walk-in medical clinics in metropolitan St. Louis. Parent company CVS Health said Thursday that the new MinuteClinics are located in CVS/pharmacy stores in Creve Coeur, Ellisville, O’Fallon, St. Peters and St.
Walgreens tabbed as Apple Pay merchant
Walgreens and Duane Reade are among the initial retailers to support Apple Pay, a new mobile payment system from Apple that addresses key merchant concerns about security in the wake of data breaches at large retailers.
Cardinal Health names CFO, pharmaceuticals CEO
Cardinal Health Inc. has named Michael Kaufmann as chief financial officer and Jon Giacomin as chief executive officer of the drug distributor’s pharmaceutical segment. Michael Kaufmann and Jon Giacomin Cardinal Health said Thursday that Kaufmann is slated to take the CFO reins on Nov. 11.
NABP rolls out .pharmacy domain for online Rx
The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) has launched the .pharmacy generic top-level domain (gTLD), designed to provide consumers worldwide with an easy way to identify safe, legal online pharmacies and related resources. Through its .
CVS Health appoints strategy, market development exec
Mary Langowski has been hired as executive vice president for strategy, policy and market development at CVS Health. CVS said Wednesday that Langowski, slated to begin in the new post on Oct.
Dollar General makes hostile bid for Family Dollar Stores
Dollar General Corp. has upped the ante in its battle to acquire Family Dollar Stores Inc. by making a hostile bid for the rival chain. Dollar General said Wednesday that has begun a tender offer to buy all outstanding shares of Family Dollar for $80 per share in cash. Totaling about $9.1
Walgreens, U.N. Foundation kick off vaccination campaign
Walgreen Co. has teamed up with the United Nations Foundation to launch "Get a Shot. Give a Shot," a campaign to provide life-saving vaccines to children in developing countries. Walgreens said that the campaign, now in its second year, is being extended to become a year-round initiative.
Sam’s Club diabetes tests
Sam’s Club® Supports Early Detection of Diabetes with Free Screenings for Its Members and the Public In-club screenings available on Saturday, September 13 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. September 03, 2014 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time BENTONVILLE, Ark.
Provider status bill reaches milestone
Congressional legislation that would expand pharmacists’ health care role — H.R. 4190, known as the provider status bill — has attained 100 co-sponsors. The National Association of Chain Drug Stores said Tuesday that Reps. Renee Ellmers (R., N.C.), Sheila Jackson Lee (D., Texas), Hank Johnson (D.
NCPA: Jury still out on DEA final rule on controlled substances disposal
The National Community Pharmacists Association welcomed the Drug Enforcement Administration’s publication of its final regulation on disposal of controlled substances, but the trade group noted that the rule calls for further examination.
Walmart goes with one banner for small formats
Walmart aims to make Neighborhood Market the banner for all of its small-format stores. Plans call for Walmart Express stores to be rebranded as Walmart Neighborhood Markets. A Walmart spokesman confirmed the plan on Tuesday.