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.
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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.
Walgreens sponsors People’s Choice Awards
Walgreen Co. has been tabbed as the official retail sponsor of the 39th annual People’s Choice Awards, an awards show in which the public votes for favorites in movies, music and television.
NEHI: Better Rx adherence can reduce hospital readmissions
A report by health policy institute NEHI shines a light on the link between hospital readmissions and medication issues, according to the National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation.
Pharmaca, Kerr roll out mobile Rx apps
Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy and Kerr Drug have deployed mobile applications from mscripts that help customers manage their prescriptions via smartphones.
ATF offers reward for string of pharmacy holdups
The Philadelphia division of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has announced a reward for information on armed robberies of 13 pharmacies, mostly chain drug stores, in the Philadelphia area.