Good Neighbor Pharmacy has launched Good Neighbor Pharmacy University, an online resource that offers pharmacy owners education and tools to help them succeed in today’s health care marketplace. The AmerisourceBergen Corp.
Kmart has begun offering flu vaccinations on a walk-in basis at its in-store pharmacies. The discount store chain, part of Sears Holdings Corp., said Thursday that flu shots are available for as low as $24.99. Members of its Shop Your Way rewards program who get a flu vaccine at Kmart Pharmacy
Canada’s retail pharmacy industry has formed a new organization to give a greater voice to the neighborhood drug store as pharmacists take on a bigger role in the nation’s health care system.
Rite Aid Corp. surpassed Wall Street’s earnings forecast for its fiscal 2015 second quarter but lowered its profit outlook for the full year, citing slimmer margins from generic drugs. Rite Aid said Thursday that net income for the second quarter ended Aug. 30 came in at $127.8 million, or 13 cents
Walgreens Partners with the Department of Veterans Affairs to Expand Veterans Access to Flu and Other Recommended Vaccinations Arrangement includes secure, electronic transfer of immunization records, supports complete VA patient medical records October 02, 2014 10:38 AM Eastern Daylight Time DEERFI
The mHealth Summit today announced that Walgreens’ Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Harry L. Leider, will open
Governor Brown Signs Legislation to Ban Single-Use Plastic Bags 9-30-2014 SACRAMENTO – Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr.
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has prepared a resource to help members better understand the impact of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s new rule that reschedules hydrocodone combination products (HCPs) into Controlled Substance Schedule II medications.
The board of Family Dollar Stores Inc. has urged the company’s shareholders to reject the hostile takeover bid by Dollar General Corp.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 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 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.
