Grants from the National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation made possible 65 health fairs that served 3,500 patients as part of Million Hearts, a public-private partnership to help prevent 1 million heart attacks and strokes over the next five years.
Pharmacists are playing an increasingly active role in patient care, according to Manhattan Research’s Taking the Pulse Pharmacists 2012 study.
National public health initiative Vote & Vax is bringing flu shots to more than 1,200 polling stations and pharmacies on Election Day.
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.
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. 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.
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, 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 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.
Kmart parent Sears Holdings Corp. has hired Ryan Vero as senior vice president and president of grocery, drug and pharmacy.
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 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.
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/pharmacy has expanded its ExtraCare Advantage for Diabetes program with additional savings and benefits for members.
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.
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.
