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New generics boost CVS Caremark’s 1Q profit

New generics boost CVS Caremark’s 1Q profit

The influx of new generic drugs hoisted earnings above Wall Street’s forecast but tempered sales growth in the first quarter at CVS Caremark Corp. CVS said Wednesay that for the three months ended March 31, income from continuing operations attributable to CVS Caremark surged 23.

Walgreens readies opening of Boston flagship store

Walgreens readies opening of Boston flagship store

Walgreen Co. plans to open its latest flagship store tomorrow on School and Washington streets in Boston. The drug chain said Tuesday that the multilevel flagship store, set to open at 10 a.m. on May 1, will house a broad collection of products and services not typically found in a traditional drug

Safeway names successor for CEO Burd

Robert Edwards is set to become chief executive officer of Safeway Inc. next month with the retirement of longtime CEO Steve Burd. The food and pharmacy retailer said late Monday that Edwards, now Safeway’s president, will take the CEO reins on May 14, when Burd is slated to retire from the chief

Health Mart owner testifies on Rx supply chain security

A Health Mart pharmacy owner this week gave his take on pharmaceutical supply chain safety in a congressional hearing. On behalf of the National Community Pharmacists Association, Tim Davis, owner of Beaver Health Mart Pharmacy in Beaver, Pa., testified Thursday at a U.S.

Analysis: What the Affordable Care Act means for Rx

Presume you are an executive manager, owner or operator of a chain of pharmacies, large or small. Or you may manage a chain of food/drug or mass merchandise stores that include pharmacy as an integral part of the entire retail offering.

Shoppers Drug Mart gets earnings lift from 1Q sales gains

Revenue and same-store sales increases helped Shoppers Drug Mart Corp. beat financial analysts’ earnings forecast by a penny for the first quarter. Canada’s largest drug chain said Thursday that for the 12-week first quarter ended March 23, sales rose 3.8% year over year to $2.49 billion (Canadian).

CVS renews Rx distribution pacts with McKesson, Cardinal

CVS Caremark Corp. is continuing its pharmaceutical supply relationships with McKesson Corp. and Cardinal Health Inc. McKesson said Thursday that it has renewed its current distribution agreement with CVS Caremark. For McKesson’s 2012 fiscal year, CVS Caremark and Rite Aid Corp.

H-E-B’s Loeffler honored with Fantle Award

Robert Loeffler, former chief executive officer of H-E-B, has been recognized by the National Association of Chain Drug Stores with its highest honor, the Sheldon W. Fantle Lifetime Achievement Award.