In CDC pilot, Walgreens provides free HIV tests
Walgreen Co. is participating in a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) pilot through which it will offer free HIV testing.
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Walmart seeks pharmacy hires in Canada
Walmart it has embarked on what it called a "hiring spree" in Canada, including its pharmacies. The discount store giant said Monday that Walmart Canada is opening 47 hiring centers nationwide to support the company’s growth plans and employment of new talent.
Wasson: Walgreens could be on London exchange
Walgreen Co.’s deal to buy a large stake in Alliance Boots, with the aim of acquiring the company later on, could land the U.S. drug chain’s shares on the London exchange.
Some health reform benefits upheld by insurers
With the fate of the health care reform law hanging in the balance, three of the country’s largest health insurers said they would maintain some Affordable Care Act benefits regardless of how the Supreme Court rules on it.
London Drugs gears up for multichannel commerce
As it prepares to launch a new online store, London Drugs is leveraging an e-commerce solution that will enable the western Canada chain to grow across multiple digital channels. Burlington, Mass.
Walgreens responds to pertussis outbreak in Kansas
Walgreen Co. is facilitating access to immunizations for whooping cough at its drug stores in Kansas and Missouri, where authorities are reporting epidemic levels of the highly contagious respiratory infection.
APhA gets pharmacists involved in BP control
The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Foundation has launched the Pharmacy Blood Pressure Challenge, a screening and education initiative that urges pharmacists to help prevent and control high blood pressure.
NACDS’ Jaeger: Pharmacy can transform health care
Retail pharmacy has the capacity to be one of the drivers of the transformation of health care, says Kathleen Jaeger, senior vice president of pharmacy care and patient advocacy at the National Association of Chain Drug Stores.
Walgreens, Boots execs shed light on deal
Amid a rising tide of criticism, Walgreen Co. today gathered investors and analysts in a meeting with its top executives and those of Alliance Boots to explain the rationale behind the companies’ planned union.
NACDS touts opportunities at Marketplace
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores said this weekend’s 2012 NACDS Marketplace Conference will bring top-notch business programming and opportunities to retailers and suppliers in the chain drug industry plus give a glimpse of what’s in store at its new show for next year, the NACDS Total
Canadian health groups create digital medication record app
Seven leading health care organizations in Canada have partnered to launch new digital tools to help Canadians use their medications properly and safely.
NCPA warns CMS about Rx reimbursement changes
In letters to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the National Community Pharmacists Association has expressed "serious concern" over federal Medicaid officials’ handling of proposed changes to pharmacy reimbursement.
RxAlly campaign targets high blood pressure
RxAlly plans to launch Heart to Heart, a blood pressure education campaign aimed at helping people prevent and control hypertension.
CVS goes live with new website
CVS/pharmacy has revamped its website to offer consumers a more personalized experience plus more pharmacy and health care tools and information. The drug chain said Thursday that the redesigned CVS.
Rite Aid shrinks net loss as sales edge up
Buoyed by an uptick in revenue and same-store sales, Rite Aid Corp. turned in a smaller net loss for its fiscal 2013 first quarter. Rite Aid said Thursday that for the 13-week first quarter ended June 2, revenue rose 1.2% to $6.5 billion from $6.4 billion a year earlier. The company
Navarro mobile Rx app supports Spanish
Fresh off the launch of the "En Español" version of its website, Navarro Discount Pharmacy is now offering Spanish language capability in its mobile pharmacy application. Powered by mscripts, Navarro’s mobile Rx app now provides Spanish-language support.