Regional drug chains that fill the right niche can not only survive, but thrive. That’s the message of successful small pharmacy chains nationwide, many of whom are gathered here for the National Association of Chain Drug Stores Regional Chain Conference.
CVS/pharmacy has expanded its ExtraCare customer loyalty program with rewards for healthy purchasing behavior.
A study in the journal Population Health Management found that diabetes patients had improved health outcomes when pharmacist-provided medication therapy management (MTM) services were part of their disease therapy.
Rite Aid Corp. plans a series of refinancing transactions to extend the maturity of some debt and reduce interest costs.
Yong Choe has joined Rite Aid Corp. as vice president of federal affairs and public policy. The drug chain said Thursday that Choe will oversee development and execution of policy and strategy relating to federal and state health care issues.
Shopko has completed remodeling 163 Pamida stores to the Shopko Hometown format, which has a pharmacy.
Retail pharmacy chains have moved ahead with recommendations from the National Council for Prescription Drug Programs (NCPDP) that aim to promote the safe use of acetaminophen.
Despite the recommendation of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), many Americans aren’t convinced that a flu shot is the best way to avoid getting influenza, according to an Ipsos survey. The market research firm said Friday that just 56% of 1,096 U.S.
Joseph Magnacca has been promoted to executive vice president at Walgreen Co. Walgreens said Friday that Magnacca, who previously was senior vice president, also retains his title as president of daily living products and solutions.
Getting a boost from flu-related business, same-store sales at Rite Aid Corp. edged up in January after four consecutive months of declines. Rite Aid said Thursday that for the four weeks ended Jan. 26, comparable-store sales were up 0.3% year over year. That marked an improvement from a 2.
In terms of flu-associated product sales, Huntsville, Ala., tops the list of cities most concerned by the severe flu season, according to MaxPoint’s latest Interest Index.
For American Heart Month in February, Rite Aid Corp. is offering customers free Heart Health guides in stores and online. The drug chain said Wednesday that along with the 12-page, full-color Heart Health guides, available at pharmacy counters and RiteAid.
Take Care Health Systems has formed a clinical affiliation with Community Health Network in central Indiana. The Walgreen Co.
Plaintiffs in federal litigation to halt reimbursement cuts to Medi-Cal, California’s Medicaid program, have filed a request for a review of the case. The National Association of Chain Drug Stores, one of the plaintiffs in the case, California Medical Association (CMA) et al. v.
Thrifty White Pharmacy’s Medication Synchronization program lifts the medication adherence rate well above the industry average for patients with chronic disease states, according to a Virginia Commonwealth University study.
Increased use of preferred pharmacy and limited pharmacy networks could save employers, Medicare and Medicaid $115 billion over the next decade, according to a study commissioned by the Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA).
