Kmart launches pet prescription program
Kmart Corp. has added a pet medication program to its pharmacy offerings. The discount store chain, part of Sears Holdings Corp.
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Walgreens serves up BP testing free
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 Rx adds oncology drugs to clinical program
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 puts store remodel in spotlight
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 unveils debt refinancing plan
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 takes aim at cardiovascular health
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.
Walgreens reports April comp-store sales decline
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.
Jean Coutu Group finishes strong in fiscal 2012
Jean Coutu Group and its franchised drug store network saw robust sales gains for the fiscal 2012 fourth quarter and ended the year on an up note. The Canadian pharmacy retailer also reported increased profit, exceeding the earnings-per-share (EPS) forecast of financial analysts.
Same-store sales up at Rite Aid in April
Gains in the pharmacy and front end lifted same-store sales at Rite Aid Corp. for April. The drug chain said Thursday that for the four weeks ended April 28, comparable-store sales rose 2.9%, down from the 3.6% comp-store sales increase in March but continuing a string of monthly gains over the
Retail pharmacy drives 1Q gains for CVS Caremark
CVS Caremark Corp. posted sharp revenue and same-store sales gains for the first quarter as its retail pharmacy business reaped the benefits of the contract impasse between rivals Walgreen Co. and Express Scripts Inc.
Walgreens expands vaccinations in Massachusetts
Walgreen Co. has boosted vaccine availability in Massachusetts with new state regulations that permit pharmacists to administer a broad range of immunizations.
CVS app can put loyalty card on smartphones
CVS/pharmacy has rolled out an updated mobile application that enables shoppers to digitally store their ExtraCare loyalty card in a smartphone. The drug store chain said Tuesday that the upgraded mobile app eliminates the need for customers to carry their ExtraCare card when shopping.
Dramatic expansion seen for retail clinics
Retail clinics and big-name medical centers are set for a growth surge, industry experts said at the American Telemedicine Association’s annual meeting here this week.
More states push PBM audit legislation
Mississippi and Minnesota are the latest states to offer legislation to curb audits of pharmacies by pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs).
Walgreens ups availability of pertussis vaccine in Arizona
Walgreen Co. is offering pertussis immunizations at its approximately 275 points of care in Arizona as health officials in the state are urging residents to make sure they’re vaccinated against whooping cough.
Sav-Mor eyes ACOs as health care role grows
Retail pharmacy’s role with accountable care organizations (ACOs) is among the hot topics in health care, and Sav-Mor Franchising is performing due diligence to gauge its participation in that area of health care reform, president and chief executive officer Richard Grossman said.