CVS, UFCW agree to union vote in California
CVS Caremark Corp. and United Food & Commercial Workers (UFCW) have agreed to allow CVS/pharmacy employees in three major California markets to vote on whether they want union representation.
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Rite Aid, Safeway add to flu vaccine supply
Rite Aid Corp. and Safeway Inc. have procured hundreds of thousands of additional flu vaccinations as many states continue to report significant flu activity. Rite Aid said Thursday it has obtained over 400,000 more seasonal flu shots, which started arriving in stores earlier this week.
U.S. child vaccination schedule deemed safe
A new report from the Institute of Medicine (IOM) said a review of the federal childhood immunization schedule attests to its safety.
Drug chains work to meet flu shot demand
The nation’s largest drug chains are working to keep their stores supplied with flu vaccine as customer demand surges amid what’s shaping up to be an unexpectedly severe flu season.
Meijer COO appointed as president
Meijer has named chief operating officer J.K. Symancyk as president of the company, taking over from Mark Murray, who has been appointed to the newly formed position of co-chief executive officer. The food and drug retailer said Tuesday that Symancyk will begin in the president’s role on Feb. 3.
NACDS readies for Regional Chain Conference
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores is set to kick off its first trade show for 2013 with next month’s NACDS Regional Chain Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. NACDS said Tuesday that the conference, scheduled for Feb.
Walgreens, HP team up on mobile printing
Users of Hewlett-Packard’s mobile printing application for the iPhone can now get their prints at Walgreens drug stores.
H.D. Smith to buy majority stake in Triplefin
H.D. Smith plans to acquire a majority interest in Triplefin, a privately held reimbursement, patient assistance and pharmaceutical brand support services firm. The pharmaceutical distributor said Tuesday that the investment would bring Cincinnati-based Triplefin into the H.D.
CVS addresses Tylenol supply issues
CVS Caremark Corp. has confirmed reports that supply shortages of McNeil Consumer Healthcare pain relievers, namely Tylenol, have led CVS/pharmacy to reallocate their shelf space at many stores.
Jewel-Osco stocks up on flu vaccine
Jewel-Osco is boosting its supply of flu vaccine amid escalating reports of influenza cases by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The Supervalu Inc.
N.Y. lets pharmacists give flu shots to kids
In response to a rising incidence of influenza, New York state is temporarily allowing pharmacists to administer vaccinations to children. Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Saturday issued an executive order that allows pharmacists to administer flu vaccines to patients age six months to 17 years.
APhA to honor MTM advocate
Patty Kumbera, chief operating officer of medication therapy management service provider OutcomesMTM, is slated to receive the inaugural Distinguished Achievement in Practice Management Award from the American Pharmacists Association and the APhA Academy of Pharmacy Practice and Management.
Rx notification service launched by Jean Coutu
Jean Coutu Group has begun enabling pharmacy customers to receive a text or e-mail notification when their prescriptions are ready for pickup.
Walmart appoints new OTC health exec
Walmart U.S. has promoted Carmen Bauza to senior vice president of OTC health and wellness, filling the roll previously held by Scott McCall. Bauza, who most recently was vice president of beauty and personal care, takes the new post effective Feb. 1 and will report to Dr.
Walgreens part of three new ACOs
Advocare Walgreens Well Network, Diagnostic Clinic Walgreens Well Network and Scott & White Walgreens Well Network have been selected as accountable care organizations (ACOs) in Medicare. Walgreen Co.
Former CVS exec to lead HBA at Family Dollar
Jim Trappani, a former CVS merchandising executive, has joined Family Dollar Stores Inc. as vice president of health and beauty aids. The dollar store chain said Trappani brings decades of HBA knowledge to the retailer.