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CVS to offer double rewards for loyalty card holders

CVS/pharmacy is bringing back a popular loyalty card promotion as it marks a company milestone. The drug chain said Friday that members of its ExtraCare program can sign up to double their Quarterly ExtraBucks Rewards earnings when they shop at any of its more than 7,500 stores from Sept.

NCPA urges care as Congress scrutinizes compounding

In a letter to congressional leaders, the National Community Pharmacists Association gave its take on how pharmacy compounding safety and oversight could be improved without impacting patient access to compounded medications. NCPA said Thursday that chief executive officer B.

NACDS hires federal policy director

Christopher Smith has joined the National Association of Chain Drug Stores as director of federal public policy. NACDS said Thursday that Smith, who started in the position on Aug. 27, previously was director of policy and regulatory affairs at the National Community Pharmacists Association.

August comp-store sales rise at Rite Aid

Rite Aid Corp. maintained an improving comparable-store sales trend in August, posting its third consecutive month of gains. The drug chain said Thursday that for the five weeks ended Aug. 31, same-store sales edged up 1.1% year over year. That compared with a 1.

Flu vaccinations under way at Stop & Shop

Stop & Shop is now providing flu shots without an appointment at all of its in-store pharmacies. The Ahold USA supermarket chain said Wednesday that its New England division has launched its annual flu immunization effort.

Walgreens fuels same-store sales growth in August

Walgreen Co. continued to build same-store sales momentum in August, turning in gains in both the pharmacy and front end. Walgreens said Thursday that comparable-store sales rose 4.8% year over year in August, reflecting negative impacts of 1.

SDM: Pharmacists can aid in disease management

Expanding pharmacists’ role could help Canadians with chronic diseases better manage their conditions and save Canada’s health care system as much as $1.9 billion over three years, according to a report by Shoppers Drug Mart and two health care groups.

UN immunization effort gets hand from Walgreens

In tandem with the United Nations Foundation, Walgreen Co. is helping to provide up to 3 million vaccines to children in developing nations via a donation to the organization’s Shot@Life campaign. Walgreens said Wednesday that through Oct.

Winn-Dixie, Bi-Lo launch ‘Shield Yourself’ campaign

Bi-Lo Holdings’ Winn-Dixie Stores and Bi-Lo chains are urging customers to be prepared early for the flu season through their "Shield Yourself" vaccination campaign. Bi-Lo and Winn-Dixie are offering discounted flu shots to members of their Prescription Drug Plan.

Walgreens program to support vitamin A donations

Walgreen Co. is launching a program that will contribute to providing vitamin A to more than 10 million children worldwide who face a deficiency of vital nutrients. Walgreens said Tuesday that, along with participating vendors, it will make a $3.