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MinuteClinic opens new locations in Memphis

MinuteClinic is adding more walk-in medical clinic locations in the Memphis, Tenn., metropolitan area. The CVS Health subsidiary said Friday that three clinics opened in Memphis and Cordova earlier this month. Plans call for a fourth clinic to open in Springfield on Sept.

NACDS and DEA policy

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 18, 2014 Contact: Chrissy Kopple (703) 837-4266 As House Panel Reviews DEA, NACDS Provides Recommendations in Combatting Prescription Drug Abuse, Protecting Patients Arlington, Va.

Kmart kicks off flu shot program

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

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

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.

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.

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.