Walgreens-Boots: The making of a global player
The agreement that put Walgreen Co. and Alliance Boots on the road to an eventual merger had its origin in a global tour of innovative retailing formats undertaken by Walgreens’ management team.
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Shopko buys two Health Mart locations
Shopko Stores Operating Co. has acquired a pair of Health Mart pharmacies in Wisconsin from an independent operator. Generational Equity, a Dallas-based mergers-and-acquisitions consultancy, said late Wednesday that its client, Waupaca Woods Pharmacy Inc., based in Waupaca, Wis.
MinuteClinic enters new markets in Ohio
MinuteClinic entered a couple of new markets with the opening of three walk-in clinics inside CVS/pharmacy stores in the Cincinnati and Dayton, Ohio, metropolitan areas.
Same-store sales tail off at Rite Aid
Introductions of lower-priced generic drugs contributed to a dip in same-store sales at Rite Aid Corp. for September. The drug chain said Thursday that for the four weeks ended Sept. 29, comparable-store sales decreased 0.7% year over year. That was down from upticks of 0.4% in August and 0.
Walgreens research sheds light on immunizations
New research by Walgreen Co. reveals a disconnect between consumer beliefs and behaviors when it comes to immunizations.
Thrifty White enlists patient messaging system
Thrifty White Pharmacy and LDM Group, a provider of behavior-based health management programs, have teamed up to support the Million Hearts Initiative, a national effort led by the Department of Health and Human Services that aims to prevent 1 million heart attacks and strokes over the next five yea
Rite Aid unveils next-gen ‘wellness’ format
Rite Aid has taken its "wellness store" concept to the next level. The drug store chain on Thursday unveiled the next generation of its wellness format — dubbed "Genuine Well-Being" internally — in a grand opening event at a Rite Aid store in Lemoyne, Pa.
MinuteClinic becomes provider in TRICARE unit
MinuteClinic has become an in-network provider with TriWest, the Western region plan contractor for TRICARE, the health insurance program for the U.S. armed forces. The CVS Caremark retail health clinic subsidiary said Wednesday that TRICARE provides health care and pharmacy benefits to 2.
Winn-Dixie pharmacists help protect seniors from flu
Winn-Dixie pharmacists are participating in a free flu vaccination clinic for seniors in the Jacksonville, Fla., area as part of a health fair hosted by ElderSource (Area Agency on Aging). ElderSource said Wednesday that the event, to be held Oct.
September comp-store sales sink at Walgreens
Walgreen Co. saw comparable-store sales drop by double digits in September as the drug chain reported sharp declines in prescription count and pharmacy revenue, which took a hit from introductions of lower-priced generic drugs. Walgreens said Wednesday that same-store sales fell 11.
NACDS speaks out on battle against abuse of Rx painkillers
Responding to an article in The Wall Street Journal, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores called for more collaboration between the health care community and law enforcement in the battle against abuse of prescription painkillers.
Walgreens to form cystic fibrosis specialty pharmacy
Walgreen Co. and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation are partnering to operate a specialty pharmacy for the disease that will provide patients enhanced access to medications and expanded pharmacy services.
CVS sponsors American Diabetes Month
The American Diabetes Association announced CVS/pharmacy as the sponsor of American Diabetes Month, which is held in November.
Rite Aid expands ‘favorite pharmacist’ vote
For American Pharmacists Month in October, Rite Aid Corp. is turning the spotlight on the whole pharmacy team. The drug chain said Monday that it’s again giving customers a chance to win $2,500 in Rite Aid gift cards by nominating a favorite member of their Rite Aid pharmacy team. But Rite
RxAlly set to offer Medicare Part D plan
RxAlly member pharmacies are slated to begin accepting a new federally qualified Medicare Part D prescription drug plan on Jan. 1. Smart Insurance Company of Cleveland said Monday that it developed the prescription drug plan (PDP), called SmartD Rx, with the input of pharmacists.
Bi-Lo serves up Plavix generic for $4
Bi-Lo has added generic Plavix (clopidogrel) to its discount generic prescription program. The food and drug retailer said Friday that generic clopidogrel is now available for $4 for a 30-day supply and $10 for a 90-day supply via Pharmacy Discount Card.