MinuteClinic has opened has opened its first medical clinics in San Antonio. The CVS Caremark Corp. retail health clinic subsidiary said Thursday that two locations in CVS/pharmacy stores are now open for patients in San Antonio, and a third clinic is slated to open later this year.
The National Community Pharmacists Association capped off its three-day Legislative Conference with a Capitol Hill rally in which pharmacists and lawmakers advocated for bills aimed at preserving pharmacy choice for patients.
Rite Aid Corp. is leveraging its website and social media in a beauty care campaign spotlighting nail polish.
Another state experiencing a spike in cases of whooping cough has led Walgreen Co. to bolster accessibility to the pertussis vaccination. Walgreens said Tuesday that it’s now offering the Tdap vaccine (tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis) at all of its 129 drug stores in Washington.
In today’s complex health care market, CVS Caremark Corp. has the right business model and the right game plan to drive innovation in pharmacy care and spur company growth, president and chief executive officer Larry Merlo said at the annual shareholders meeting here.
Ten regional drug store chains and nine independent pharmacy organizations have joined RxAlly, a national alliance of over 20,000 pharmacies formed earlier this year to stake a bigger claim for community pharmacy in the nation’s health care delivery system.
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores and the National Community Pharmacists Association shared their concerns with Senate and House leaders over the potential impact of the Obama administration’s 2013 budget on TRICARE beneficiaries and community pharmacy.
Walgreen Co. has wrapped up its acquisition of BioScrip Inc.’s community specialty pharmacies and centralized specialty pharmacy and mail-service pharmacy businesses. BioScrip’s community specialty pharmacy network includes 30 pharmacy locations in 16 states and the District of Columbia.
The Canadian Association of Chain Drug Stores (CACDS) has named Ian McKinnon as interim chief executive officer, taking over for president and CEO Nadine Saby, who has resigned.
Kmart Corp. has added a pet medication program to its pharmacy offerings. The discount store chain, part of Sears Holdings Corp.
Walgreen Co. is offering free blood pressure testing at all of its drug stores and Take Care Clinics daily during May as part of National High Blood Pressure Education Month and to support the Million Hearts initiative.
Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy is adding six medications to its oral oncology cycle management program. Walgreen Co. said Thursday said the move marks a significant expansion of its comprehensive treatment and support program for patients, doctors and payers.
Navarro Discount Pharmacy showcased its remodeled store in Coral Gables, Fla., with a grand opening event attended by company executives and local officials. The Coral Gables store features a new self-serve fragrance counter.
Rite Aid Corp. plans to issue $426 million senior unsecured notes due in 2020 to help fund a refinancing of debt. The drug chain on Thursday began a cash tender offer to buy $405 million of its 9.375% senior notes due in 2015. The company said it would call any of
CVS Caremark Corp. is serving up free blood pressure tests as part of a series of cardiovascular health efforts in May for National High Blood Pressure Education Month and in support of the federal Million Hearts initiative.
Decreased results in the pharmacy and the front end pulled down same-store sales for Walgreen Co. in April. Walgreens said Thursday that April comparable-store sales fell 6.4% year over year, despite a positive impact of 0.
