Kerr Drug is primed for more efficient pharmacy operations after finishing the implementation of the PDX Enterprise Pharmacy System (EPS). The North Carolina drug chain said the system, from PDX-National Health Information Network Inc.
Rite Aid Corp. has completed debt refinancing transactions initiated earlier this month. The drug chain said Thursday that it has amended its revolving credit facility and refinanced certain terms loans and senior secured notes, extending the maturity of part of its debt and reducing interest costs.
CVS/pharmacy has relaunched its Gold Emblem food and grocery private label, including new items, a new look and improved taste. The drug chain said Thursday that the updated Gold Emblem line features a package redesign with a more contemporary logo.
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores and the National Community Pharmacists Association gave their take on a proposed Drug Enforcement Administration rule to establish a process for the disposal of controlled substances.
Bartell Drugs plans to open its 59th store this summer in Seattle’s South Lake Union neighborhood.
Kay Hagan understands what community pharmacy can do.
Walgreen Co. has been named as one of the health care industry’s most innovative companies by Fast Company Magazine. Walgreens said Monday that it was the third time in four years it has earned the recognition, part of the business publication’s "World’s Most Innovative Companies" issue.
Shoppers Drug Mart is initiating a stock buyback program that could see the company repurchasing up to 5% of its outstanding common shares.
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has submitted a statement to the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations that spotlights community pharmacy’s increased role administering flu vaccinations.
In community pharmacy, increased emphasis has been placed on the expertise of the pharmacist in guiding patients in their use of prescription medications. The results from Boehringer Ingelheim’s Pharmacy Satisfaction Pulse survey indicate that the profession is performing this role very well.
Pharmacy is one area where financially challenged shoppers don’t plan to skimp on spending, according to the latest Empathica Consumer Insights Panel survey.
Alex Gourlay, chief executive of the health and beauty division at Alliance Boots, is slated to join the Walgreen Co. organization in Deerfield, Ill., as TITLE TITLE TITLE, Chain Drug Review has learned.
MinuteClinic has formed a clinical affiliation with Greenville Hospital System (GHS), South Carolina’s largest health system. The CVS Caremark retail health clinic subsidiary said Thursday that the collaboration will foster coordination of care between GHS and MinuteClinic providers.
Harris Teeter Supermarkets Inc. has hired J.P. Morgan Securities to evaluate strategic options, including a possible sale of the food and drug retailer. The Southeast supermarket chain said late Wednesday that it announced the retention of J.P.
Cardinal Health Inc. plans to buy direct-to-home medical supplies distributor AssuraMed for $2.07 billion.
Ulta Beauty president and chief executive officer Chuck Rubin is leaving the company to become CEO of arts and crafts retailer Michaels Stores Inc. The beauty care retailer said Thursday that Rubin is slated to step down as CEO, and as a director, on Feb. 21.
