Metro acquires prescription business from Zellers
Canadian food and drug retailer Metro Inc. is buying prescription files from seven Zellers pharmacies in Ontario. Metro said Tuesday that the acquisition, by its Metro Ontario Inc.
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RxAlly adds to leadership team
Pharmacy alliance RxAlly has named John Miall as national practice leader for integrated care initiatives.
Walgreens spotlights immunization, disease prevention efforts
Walgreen Co. presented new data at a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) event that highlights its efforts to expand access to immunizations and support disease prevention.
NACDS, NCPA press on with PBM merger opposition
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores and the National Community Pharmacists Association expressed disappointment that the Federal Trade Commission cleared the way for Express Scripts Inc. and Medco Health Solutions Inc.
FTC approves Medco-Express Scripts merger
The Federal Trade Commission has voted to allow Express Scripts Inc. to complete its controversial acquisition of Medco Health Solutions, a $29 billion deal that will create the nation’s largest pharmacy benefit manager (PBM), holding about a third of the market for prescription drug benefits.
Roberts to head CVS Caremark’s PBM business
CVS Caremark Corp. has unveiled a succession plan for the leadership of its pharmacy benefit management (PBM) business.
Take Care, Tufts open work-site health center
Take Care Health Systems and Tufts Health Plan have opened a workplace health center that offers preventive care, wellness services, symptom care and laboratory services to the health insurer’s employees and contractors.
CVS to participate in conference on aging
CVS Caremark plans to highlight its senior-focused initiatives at Aging in America, the 2012 Annual Conference of the American Society on Aging, being held this week in Washington, D.C.
NACDS, NCPA sue to block PBM merger
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores, the National Community Pharmacists Association and nine pharmacy operators have filed a lawsuit against the planned merger of pharmacy benefit managers Express Scripts Inc. and Medco Health Solutions Inc.
Rite Aid goes mobile with app launch
Rite Aid Corp. has unveiled an official mobile application, which offers customers using smartphones an array of pharmacy and shopper tools.
NACDS speaks up for TRICARE pharmacy access
Obama administration budget proposals would hike out-of-pocket costs and implement other policies for beneficiaries of TRICARE, the U.S.
Walgreens, Duane Reade face off to support diabetes effort
Walgreen Co. plans a fundraising challenge between its Walgreens and Duane Reade stores in metropolitan New York to support the activities of the American Diabetes Association Greater New York City area.
McKesson wraps up purchase of Katz units
McKesson Corp. has closed its acquisition of the independent banner and franchise pharmacy businesses of Katz Group Canada Inc. The pharmaceutical distributor said Monday that it finalized the transaction on March 25.
Rite Aid spotlights ‘Favorite Pharmacist’ winners
Rite Aid Corp. has announced the two winners of its 2011 Favorite Pharmacist contest, including a pharmacist and a long-time customer.
CVS Caremark serves up medication adherence analysis
CVS Caremark Corp. has issued two new reports highlighting the company’s research on medication adherence, including one study that reviews and compares state-by-state adherence rates for patients managing four chronic diseases.
Walgreens sees earnings decrease in 2Q
Walgreen Co. cited a weak cold and flu season and its impasse with pharmacy benefit manager Express Scripts Inc. in reporting declined earnings and prescription sales for its fiscal 2012 second quarter. Walgreens said Tuesday that for the second quarter ended Feb.