APhA: Check with pharmacist before dieting
The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) is recommending that consumers planning to go on a diet consult their pharmacist beforehand.
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Rite Aid same-store sales inch up in August
Rite Aid Corp. saw an uptick in comparable-store sales for August, with growth about the same as the previous month. The drug chain said Wednesday that for the five weeks ended Sept. 1, same-store sales grew 0.4% year over year. Comp-store sales had gained 0.5% in July following a 1% decrease
London Drugs opens its 75th store
Western Canadian pharmacy chain London Drugs has opened its 75th brick-and-mortar store. The retailer is hosting grand opening festivities on Friday and Saturday at the new drug store, located on Salt Street in Vancouver’s Olympic Village.
Kroger serves up no-appointment flu shots
The Kroger Co. is making flu shots available on a walk-in basis at all of its in-store pharmacies and The Little Clinic locations.
Sam’s Club to hold diabetes screenings
Next month, Sam’s Club pharmacy locations plan to provide free diabetes and vision screenings for members and the public. The Walmart warehouse club chain said Thursday that the diabetes checkups will be held on Saturday, Sept. 8, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Shoppers Drug Mart wins round in private-label generics challenge
The Supreme Court of Canada has cleared the way for Shoppers Drug Mart Corp. to proceed with its challenge of Ontario’s ban on private-label generic drugs. Canada’s largest drug chain said Thursday that the court has granted its application for leave to appeal the Dec.
Target grows pharmacy business
Pharmacy is a vital business for Target Corp. and one that continues to grow at a healthy rate, says senior vice president of health and beauty Jose Barra. The discount store chain has prescription counters in nearly all of its stores, and for five years in a row J.D. Power and Associates has
Pharmacy customer satisfaction: A closer look
Customer satisfaction with pharmacies is high overall, but the level of satisfaction varies noticeably by channel, according to research from Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Supervalu executive takes on bigger retail role
A leadership realignment at Supervalu Inc. will have ramifications for the food and drug retailer’s pharmacy operation. The struggling supermarket company announced Wednesday that Kevin Holt has taken on an expanded role as president of Supervalu Retail.
Navarro makes more vaccines available
Navarro Discount Pharmacy has expanded its menu of vaccines at all of its 31 drug stores in South Florida.
Health Mart aims to extend reach even further
The emergence of Health Mart as a major force in community pharmacy is one of the industry’s most compelling stories in recent years. Starting from a base of some 250 members in 2004, the network of franchised drug stores is nearing the 3,000 mark, and plans call for more expansion. “We’ve enjoyed
Pratt Award goes to IMS Health’s Doug Long
Doug Long, vice president of industry relations for IMS Health Inc., has received the Harold W. Pratt Award, the highest honor bestowed by the National Association of Chain Drug Stores.
NCPA backs Pennsylvania pharmacy audit reform bill
The National Community Pharmacists Association is calling on lawmakers in Pennsylvania to pass legislation to establish fair standards for pharmacy audits by pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). NCPA said this week that it has sent a letter to Pennsylvania state leaders urging them to support H.B.
NACDS Foundation honors community pharmacy leaders
Donors to the National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation recognized leaders in community pharmacy with contributions at the 2012 NACDS Pharmacy and Technology Conference.
Supervalu pharmacies begin flu vaccinations
Supervalu Inc. is now administering flu immunizations at its nearly 800 supermarket pharmacy locations. The food and drug retailer said Tuesday that it has an ample supply of flu vaccine and specially trained immunizing pharmacists available now at all pharmacy locations.
Walgreens photo app goes live on Facebook
Walgreen Co. has launched an application built into the social media website Facebook that enables users to print their photos, including "likes" and comments, at any Walgreens drug store nationwide.