Specialty pharmacy operators can expect to see escalating competition from retail pharmacy chains, which are rapidly expanding their specialty drug services, according to a study from Healthcare Research & Analytics (HRA).
Sara Rubin has joined the National Association of Chain Drug Stores as manager of pharmacy care. NACDS said Monday that Rubin will be responsible for supporting the development and implementation of the association’s pharmacy care initiatives.
CAMP HILL, Pa. – Increased prescription business lifted Rite Aid Corp.’s same-store sales to another strong gain in October. Rite Aid said Thursday that comparable-store sales for the four weeks ended Oct. 25 rose 5.5% year over year, up from September’s increase of 5.
MinuteClinic has formed a clinical affiliation with Lifespan, Rhode Island’s largest health system, and plans to add seven new clinics in the state.
Bartell Drugs plans to open a new store in 2016 at Ballard Commons, a mixed-use development in northwestern Seattle.
A new white paper highlights a lingering issue in the pharmacy arena: first-time prescriptions left on the shelf, known as abandoned prescriptions, the National Association Chain Drug Stores reported.
The Affordable Care Act makes headlines almost daily about health insurance exchanges and impacts 10 million to 15 million Americans. Accountable care organizations (ACOs) rarely, if ever, make any headlines.
Cardinal Health has launched the Medication Therapy Management Solution to help payers improve their plan members’ quality of care and their performance on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Five-Star Quality Ratings System.
Walgreen Co. has promoted Jan Stern Reed to general counsel and named Thomas Sabatino as chief legal and administrative officer. Walgreens said Wednesday that Reed, previously corporate vice president and deputy general counsel, will now lead the legal division at the company.
With the annual enrollment period set to begin, two of the nation’s biggest drug store chains are announcing programs to help their senior customers compare Medicare Part D prescription drug plans.
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has gone to bat for the value of pharmacist-delivered immunization services in boosting national vaccination rates. NACDS said Thursday that it submitted a written statement in prelude to a forum hosted by Rep. Renee Ellmers (R., N.C.
Former Shoppers Drug Mart chief financial officer Brad Lukow has been appointed in the same role at 99¢ Only Stores. The extreme value retailer said Monday that as CFO of 99¢ Only Stores, Lukow will be responsible for overseeing finance, accounting and treasury.
Jean Coutu Group saw its retail store network and corporate sales rise slightly for the fiscal 2015 second quarter. The Canadian drug chain’s net earnings for the quarter, which ended Aug. 30, were in line with the consensus estimate of analysts.
Walgreen Co. has more than doubled its preferred pharmacy network relationships with national Medicare Part D plan sponsors for 2015. Walgreens said Tuesday that for the 2015 plan year it will be a preferred pharmacy for nine plan sponsors, compared with three in the prior coverage period.
This flu season, Rexall is partnering with Amref Health Africa to launch "Shot For Shot," a campaign to provide life-saving vaccinations to children.
The American Pharmacists Association Foundation has launched Align My Refills, a campaign that provides resources and points patients and caregivers to their local pharmacist for help in maintaining medication regimens.
