Benzer Pharmacy readies new store openings
Benzer Pharmacy is extending its reach in Florida with plans to open six new stores across the Tampa Bay area.
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NCPA turns spotlight on underpayment for generics
The National Community Pharmacists Association said it has compiled evidence that underscores the need for federal sunshine legislation to provide more insight into below-cost reimbursements from pharmacy benefit managers that don’t keep pace with rising market costs for generic drugs.
Stop & Shop, Acme to buy A&P stores
Stop & Shop Supermarket Co. LLC and Acme Markets have agreed to buy stores from A&P, which earlier today announced it was filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and plans to sell off stores. Stop & Shop, part of Ahold USA, said Monday that it plans to acquire 25 A&P stores in
Cardinal Health set to kick off Retail Business Conference
Cardinal Health Inc. expects to draw more than 8,000 attendees from across the globe at its Retail Business Conference (RBC) annual community pharmacy event, which kicks off this week in Las Vegas.
Publix pharmacies serve up biometric health screenings
Publix Super Markets Inc. has begun offering biometric health screenings at its in-store pharmacies.
Rite Aid launches telehealth kiosks in Ohio
Rite Aid Corp. has officially opened HealthSpot telehealth stations in 25 of its drug stores in Ohio.
With Chapter 11 filing, A&P to sell off stores
A&P has filed for bankruptcy, the second time in five years that the food and drug retailer has sought Chapter 11 protection. The supermarket operator said Monday that it has executed asset purchase agreements for about 120 stores at a price of roughly $600 million.
Competition escalates in retail clinic arena
The retail health clinic market is seeing competition intensify as the leading players expand their reach with new locations. Market leader MinuteClinic, part of CVS Health, got a big boost last month with CVS’ $1.9 billion deal to buy the pharmacy and clinic business of Target Corp.
Berkowitz exits Walgreens Boots Alliance
Jeff Berkowitz, executive vice president at Walgreens Boots Alliance and president of Pharma and Global Market Access, has left the company.
Rite Aid promotes procurement executive
Frank Ho has been promoted to vice president of indirect procurement at Rite Aid Corp.
Dollar Tree names new COO
Michael Witynski has been appointed chief operating officer at Dollar Tree Inc.
Reports: A&P mulling bankruptcy filing
MONTVALE, N.J. – A&P may be on the verge of filing for bankruptcy protection, possibly as early as this week, according to published reports.
NCPA: Balanced approach needed to thwart Part D fraud
The National Community Pharmacists Association has called on Congress, Medicare and industry stakeholders to strike a balance in stamping out fraud in Medicare Part D while preserving patient access to critical medications.
Consumers: Don’t impede access to PSE medicines
A survey by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) has revealed consumer concerns about access to over-the-counter cold/cough and allergy medicines containing pseudoephedrine (PSE).
CVS, Walgreens take part in youth jobs coalition
CVS Health, Walgreens, Walmart and Target are among more than a dozen U.S.-based companies forming the 100,000 Opportunities Initiative, an employer-led coalition that aims to create pathways to jobs for America’s young people.
Industry mourns passing of Jack Futterman, former Pathmark CEO
Jack Futterman, former chairman and chief executive officer of Pathmark Stores and a former chairman of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores, died Monday at age 82.