Canada’s neighborhood pharmacies unite in new group
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.
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Rite Aid sees 2Q earnings rise, cuts full-year outlook
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 Immunizations
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
Walgreens execs to keynote tech events
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
Governor Brown Signs Legislation to Ban Single-Use Plastic Bags 9-30-2014 SACRAMENTO – Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr.
NACDS gives heads-up on rescheduling of hydrocodone
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.
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.
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.