Costco raises profile of its pharmacies
Few other pharmacies fill as clear a niche as those operated by Costco Wholesale Corp. “I think the single thing that most sets us apart is low price,” senior vice president of pharmacy Victor Curtis says.
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Most claims dismissed in antitrust suit vs. ESI-Medco
A federal judge has dismissed most of the claims made by the National Association of Chain Drug Stores, the National Community Pharmacists Association and nine independent pharmacies in their antitrust lawsuit against the merger of Express Scripts Inc. and Medco Health Solutions Inc.
Stop & Shop kicks off flu shot initiative
Stop & Shop Supermarket Co. has begun providing flu vaccinations at all of its in-store pharmacies. The Ahold USA supermarket chain said Monday that flu shots are being offered on a walk-in basis and available from Stop & Shop pharmacists whenever the pharmacy is open.
Each new Duane Reade is a departure
Duane Reade has proven equal to the challenge of creating a worthy successor to its flagship store at 40 Wall Street in Manhattan, which after its debut in July 2011, quickly became a model of what the 21st-century drug store can be. Duane Reade’s store at 100 Broadway is housed in the
Pharmacy chains emerge as catalyst for change
Chain drug pharmacies are not just reacting to change in the health care system. They’re driving it.
Wasson: NACDS gears up for next-gen trade show
physically and emotionally. Community pharmacy is uniquely positioned to help patients achieve total health, and now we have an even greater opportunity to
Pharmacy & Tech Conference looks to the future
Chain drug retailing executives spotlighted the expanding role of community pharmacy and emerging models of health care in kicking off the National Association of Chain Drug Stores Pharmacy & Technology Conference this weekend.
Navarro opens prescription fulfillment center
Navarro Discount Pharmacy has launched a fulfillment center facility for prescription medications under the name Navarro Health Services.
Walmart augments immunization services
Walmart is launching an expanded roster of vaccinations in more than 2,700 Walmart discount stores.
NACDS Foundation grants fund Rx school health fairs
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation has announced the recipients of the "Million Hearts Team Up, Pressure Down" public education grants.
Campaign aims for 1 million more flu vaccinations
Working with state pharmacy associations, health care solution provider PrescribeWellness has begun a push to boost the flu vaccination rate by 1 million more Americans.
CVS enables same-day photo pickup via mobile app
CVS/pharmacy has added a new photo service to its CVS Mobile application that enables customers to print photos from their smartphone camera or CVSphoto.com account for same-day pickup at any CVS drug store.
Thrifty White introduces ‘smart’ cap to spur Rx compliance
In another move to help patients stick to their drug regimens, Thrifty White Pharmacy is offering the Rx Timer Cap, a "smart" cap for prescription medication bottles. Like a stopwatch, the Rx Timer Cap automatically counts the minutes and hours since patients last took their medication.
Walgreens to deploy EHR platform chainwide
Walgreen Co. is implementing an electronic health record (EHR) solution from Greenway Medical Technologies Inc. that’s expected to better integrate the health care services that the drug chain offers in its stores.
Bartell donates thousands of reading glasses
Bartell Drugs has donated reading eyeglasses to health care relief group Medical Teams International for distribution in impoverished communities in 18 countries.
Jean Coutu Group marks opening of 400th store
The Jean Coutu Group has inaugurated the 400th drug store in its franchise network. The Canadian drug chain said it held a grand opening event on Tuesday for the 11,075-square-foot store, located on Saint-Laurent Boulevard in the Crémazie area of Montreal.