Below-cost reimbursements pinch pharmacists
Below-cost reimbursements continue to squeeze community pharmacies in the wake of generic drug price spikes over a year ago, a new survey by the National Community Pharmacists Association finds.
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Diplomat’s Hagerman to become Michigan Pharmacists Association president
Jennifer Hagerman, senior director of education and quality at Diplomat Pharmacy Inc., this week is set to take the reins as president of the Michigan Pharmacists Association (MPA). The independent specialty pharmacy, the nation’s largest, said Hagerman will start as MPA president on Jan.
Holiday retail sales lifted by late shopping surge
A late shopping rush on the weekend before Christmas helped put some twinkle in
Rite Aid enhances rewards in New Year promo
With the new year approaching, Rite Aid Corp. is enabling members of its wellness+ customer loyalty program to earn lifestyle and entertainment awards. Rite Aid said Monday that under the "Happy You Year" promotion, which runs through Jan.
Walgreens shareholders OK Boots transaction
Walgreen Co. shareholders have approved the company’s plan to acquire the remaining interest in strategic global partner Alliance Boots GmbH.
Merger partners Albertsons, Safeway to divest stores
AB Acquisition LLC (Albertsons) and Safeway Inc. have agreed to sell 168 stores to four buyers to resolve regulatory issues ahead of their planned merger.
NCPA to CMS: More pharmacy choice for exchange plans
The National Community Pharmacists Association has endorsed new proposed protections of patient choice of pharmacy and called on federal officials to take additional steps to support broader consumer protection at no added cost.
Walgreens begins fiscal year on high note
Walgreen Co. started its 2015 fiscal year on a positive note by reporting adjusted earnings per share for the first quarter above the high range of analysts’ projections. Walgreens said Tuesday that for the first quarter ended Nov.
Survey: Pharmacists well-regarded by public
Pharmacists ranked second behind nurses in an annual Gallup poll measuring the public’s trust of a range of professions. Of the more than 800 U.S.
Walgreens seeks to list shares on Nasdaq
Walgreen Co. plans to apply to list the shares of Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc., the holding company being formed by its partnership with Alliance Boots, on the Nasdaq stock exchange.
RediClinics make debut in Rite Aid stores
Rite Aid Corp. has opened the first RediClinic health clinics in its drug stores.
CVS research analyzes use, cost of hepatitis C drugs
An analysis by the CVS Health Research Institute shows a rapid uptake of two new hepatitis C medications and illustrates the cost implications of effective treatment with specialty drugs.
Target announces leadership changes
Target Corp. has expanded the roles of some of its top executives, a move that chairman and chief executive officer Brian Cornell said will help the retailer spur its business, fuel its digital transformation and enhance the customer experience.
Pharmacies recognized in UnitedHealth adherence challenge
Giant Eagle, Publix Super Markets, Fred’s and Wegmans Food Markets pharmacies were among the winners of this year’s UnitedHealthcare Medication Adherence Targeted Intervention Program Challenge, benefiting the National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation.
3D holographic rewards kiosks rolling out to Rite Aids
Customer rewards kiosks featuring 3D holographic videos are slated to be deployed at 200 Rite Aid stores starting early next year. Provision Interactive Technologies Inc.
Rite Aid 3Q earnings top Wall Street’s forecast
Rite Aid Corp. posted fiscal 2015 third-quarter earnings per share well above Wall Street’s projections. Rite Aid said Thursday that for the third quarter ended Nov. 29, net income came in at $104.8 million, or 10 cents per diluted share, up from $71.5 million, or 4 cents per diluted share, a