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Drug chains step up to aid Philippines relief efforts

The nation’s three largest drug chains are supporting relief efforts in the Philippines in the wake of the devastating typhoon, Haiyan, that swept through the island nation last week, leaving thousands dead and communities destroyed. U.S.

Walgreens HIV-specialized pharmacies foster adherence

Walgreen Co. recently highlighted research demonstrating that adherence to therapeutic treatments for HIV and related comorbidities, such as serious mental illness, was much higher for patients using Walgreens HIV-specialized pharmacies than for patients using other Walgreens retail pharmacies.

Rite Aid adds new board member

Kevin Lofton, president and chief executive officer of Catholic Health Initiatives, has been elected to the Rite Aid Corp. board of directors.

Walgreens divisional vice president retiring

Steve Lubin is stepping down as divisional vice president and general manager of marketing for non-mainland operations at Walgreen Co. He has been with the drug chain for 43 years. Lubin’s retirement is part of a series of executive changes at Walgreens, according to sources close to the company.

Sales, scripts climb in 3Q at Shoppers Drug Mart

Shoppers Drug Mart Corp. saw sales and net earnings per share rise for its third quarter, with EPS exceeding analysts’ consensus estimate by a penny. The Canadian drug chain, which is being acquired by Loblaw Cos., said Tuesday that revenue for the 16-week third quarter ended Oct. 5 rose 2.4% to $3.

Delish to-go foods sold at Walgreens part of recall

Ready-to-eat food products sold at Walgreens and other retailers are part of a recall announced this weekend by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration. The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) on Sunday said that Glass Onion Catering, Richmond, Calif.

Bartell Drugs thrives by catering to community

As it approaches its 125th year in business, Bartell Drugs has proven to be a survivor. Bartell Drugs chairman and CEO George D. Bartell is the grandson of the 125-year-old chain’s founder. Started in 1890 by George Bartell Sr.

New coalition makes affordable health coverage its cause

Amid rising public uncertainty about the impact of health care reform, a national group of organizations including large and small employers, pharmacy benefit managers, health providers, health benefits advisers and health plans has formed the Affordable Health Benefits Coalition (AHBC), which aims

Health Mart rolls out local marketing program

Drug store franchise Health Mart has launched a new Local Marketing Support program, designed to help pharmacy owners promote themselves as community health care providers as well as develop new revenue streams.

Legislation takes aim at ‘medicine cabinet tax’

Legislation takes aim at ‘medicine cabinet tax’

The U.S. Senate has introduced a bill to repeal a provision of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) that requires consumers to get a prescription to use a medical savings account to buy over-the-counter medicine. The Restoring Access to Medication Act (S.