Cardinal Health supports future pharmacists
Cardinal Health Inc. has granted nearly $1 million in funding to eight pharmacy schools across the nation through the Cardinal Health Pharmacy Scholarship Program.
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Rite Aid serves up ‘Exclusive Deals’ via Facebook
Rite Aid Corp. this week added an "Exclusive Deals" tab on its Facebook page that provides expanded coupon offers through the drug chain’s social media channels. The retailer said the new Facebook tab also allows fans to rank their favorite +UP Rewards or share them with their friends. Part of Rite
Kinney Drugs promotes Spencer to COO
Jim Spencer has been appointed chief operating officer of Kinney Drugs Inc. The regional drug chain said Tuesday that Spencer, previously vice president of retail operations, will now oversee Kinney’s retail and pharmacy store operations as well as the retail merchandising department.
NACDS rallies industry to address pertussis outbreaks
Answering the call of public health authorities, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) is promoting community pharmacy as a key outlet for vaccinations amid a rise in cases of whooping cough.
CVS Caremark cites retail Rx as catalyst in 2Q
Robust sales and operating results in the retail pharmacy business boosted profit in the second quarter at CVS Caremark Corp. Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) topped analysts’ average estimate for the quarter, hitting the high mark of their forecast.
URAC to spotlight expanding role of pharmacist
Accreditation organization URAC will explore the changing role of the community pharmacist in a webinar later this month. URAC said Monday that the Aug. 22 webinar will feature featuring Terry McInnis, president of health care consultancy Blue Thorn Inc.
Walgreens touts access with flu shot program
Walgreen Co. is now providing flu shots without an appointment at its over 7,900 drug stores nationwide and more than 360 Take Care Clinics.
Sam’s Club plans children’s health screenings
Sam’s Club this weekend is scheduled to host free children’s health screenings at all of its pharmacy locations. The Walmart warehouse club chain said Monday that its more than 500 pharmacies will hold children’s health checks on Saturday, Aug. 11, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Winn-Dixie adds generic Plavix to Rx discount plan
Winn-Dixie has made the generic version of the blood thinner Plavix part of its new prescription savings program.
Rite Aid begins offering flu shots chainwide
Rite Aid Corp. has kicked off its annual flu shot program, providing seasonal flu vaccinations at its more than 4,600 drug stores nationwide.
MinuteClinic achieves a first in accreditation
MinuteClinic has become the first retail clinic provider to achieve three straight Gold Seal of Approval awards from The Joint Commission, an independent accreditation and certification organization.
Generics saved $1 trillion over past decade, GPhA study finds
The savings to consumers and the U.S. health care system from the use of generic prescription drugs has climbed to a rate of $1 billion every other day, according to a study from the Generic Pharmaceutical Association (GPhA).
Illinois governor, Walgreens unveil economic plan
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn and Walgreen Co. have announced an economic growth plan that calls for the drug chain to create 500 jobs over three years and invest $75 million to expand and renovate more than two dozen corporate offices in metropolitan Chicago.
Bartell set to launch school supplies drive
Next week, Bartell Drugs will kick off its annual school supplies donation drive. The Puget Sound-area drug chain said Friday that the ninth annual School Tools for Kids in Need program, which will support local students through World Vision’s Teacher Resource Center in Fife, Wash., runs from Aug.