Study: Pharmacists getting more involved in patient care
Pharmacists are playing an increasingly active role in patient care, according to Manhattan Research’s Taking the Pulse Pharmacists 2012 study.
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Vote & Vax brings flu shots to the polls
National public health initiative Vote & Vax is bringing flu shots to more than 1,200 polling stations and pharmacies on Election Day.
London Drugs goes live with new online store
After 18 months of planning and investment, London Drugs has launched a new website and e-commerce store. The Beauty Finder tool provides step-by-step guidance to LondonDrugs.com shoppers.
CVS Caremark sees 3Q profit, sales surge
Income from continuing operations rose nearly 17% during the third quarter at CVS Caremark Corp., as its pharmacy benefit management segment drove a double-digit sales surge. CVS said Tuesday that income from continuing operations for the three months ended September 30 climbed 16.7% to $1.
Stater Bros. pharmacies serve up free antibiotics
Stater Bros. Supermarkets is lending financially pressed consumers a hand by offering free generic antibiotics at its pharmacies. The company said Monday that this month all 27 Stater Bros.
Walgreens unveils ‘green’ private-label line
Walgreen Co. has begun the rollout of Ology, which it calls the first nationally accessible and affordable brand of home products free of harmful chemicals. Due to be available nationwide this month, Ology includes baby care and personal care products and household cleaners.
Rx Response aids in Hurricane Sandy response
Rx Response, an initiative of the nation’s pharmaceutical supply chain, is working closely with federal, state and local government agencies to address the impact of Hurricane Sandy on the supply of prescription drugs.
H.D. Smith wraps up Valley Wholesale Drug purchase
H.D. Smith has finalized its acquisition of Valley Wholesale Drug. The pharmaceutical distributor said Friday that under the agreement announced in mid-October, Valley Wholesale will be run as a wholly owned subsidiary of H.D. Smith. Terms of the deal weren’t disclosed.
New food/drug chief named at Kmart
Kmart parent Sears Holdings Corp. has hired Ryan Vero as senior vice president and president of grocery, drug and pharmacy.
October sales down but improve at Walgreens
Same-store sales improved but remained on the downside at Walgreen Co. for October, with Hurricane Sandy impacting results at the end of the month. Walgreens said Monday that comparable-store sales fell 5.9% in the period through Oct. 31, better than the 11.1% decrease reported for September.
Rite Aid expands wellness+ for diabetes
Rite Aid Corp. is stepping up its wellness+ for diabetes program by offering support and exclusive benefits and savings to diabetes patients in all of its 4,600-plus stores.
Walgreens’ hurricane recovery effort is under way
The Hurricane Sandy recovery effort has begun at Walgreen Co., which reported that it’s continuing to reopen stores impacted by the devastating storm.
CVS enhances ExtraCare diabetes program
CVS/pharmacy has expanded its ExtraCare Advantage for Diabetes program with additional savings and benefits for members.
Rite Aid gauges sales impact of Hurricane Sandy
Rite Aid Corp. said consumer preparations for Hurricane Sandy gave a lift to same-store results in October but reported that the storm will negatively impact comparable-store sales for November. The drug chain said Thursday that for the four weeks ended Oct. 27, same-store sales fell 1.
Walgreens, Alliance Boots form joint venture
Walgreen Co. and Alliance Boots have set up a joint venture company as part of their strategic partnership. Walgreens said Tuesday that the new company, Walgreens Boots Alliance Development GmbH, was created for the partners’ synergy program. The joint venture is based in Bern, Switzerland.
NABP: Rogue online pharmacies squelched by global collaboration
The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) has released a report highlighting the need for members to the international pharmacy community to collaborate in the battle against illegal online drug sellers.