Jean Coutu Group turns in 2Q gains
Revenue for the Jean Coutu Group’s franchised store network climbed for the fiscal 2012 second quarter, and same-store sales inched up despite lackluster growth in the pharmacy.
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NACDS print ad blasts Express Scripts-Medco merger
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores’ advertising campaign in opposition to the proposed merger of Express Scripts and Medco Health Solutions has now hit print.
Shoppers Drug Mart names new chief executive
After a seven-month search, Shoppers Drug Mart Corp. has appointed Domenic Pilla as president and chief executive officer. Canada’s largest drug store chain said late Monday that Pilla, who most recently was president of McKesson Canada, will take the helm as CEO on Nov. 1.
Ritzman opens doors in Buehler’s stores
Ritzman Pharmacies Inc. has wrapped up its acquisition of Buehler Food Markets Inc.’s in-store pharmacies. The Ohio-based drug store chain said Monday that it has completed the transition of all Buehler’s pharmacies to Ritzman Pharmacies, which have now opened their doors in the supermarkets.
Rexall’s Jeffery to retire
Retail pharmacy industry veteran Warren Jeffery plans to retire from Katz Group Canada Ltd./Rexall at the end of this month.
Retail pharmacy giants eye more Part D business
The nation’s biggest retail pharmacy chains are wasting no time in expanding their options as the Medicare Part D plan selling season gets under way. Walgreen Co., Walmart and Target Corp.
Rite Aid brings flu shots to NYC commuters
Rite Aid Corp. is taking its flu shot message to the masses — that is, the masses of commuters filing through Manhattan’s Grand Central Terminal. Dr.
Poll: Some Americans unsure of vaccine safety
A Thomson Reuters-NPR Health Poll found that more than a quarter of Americans are concerned about the value and safety of vaccines. What’s more, over 20% of the survey’s more than 3,000 respondents said they believe vaccines can cause autism. Thomson Reuters and NPR conduct the monthly poll to
NABP, Pfizer ally in battle against counterfeit drugs
The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) and Pfizer Inc. have teamed up to combat the sale of counterfeit prescription medicines and help patients learn how to safely buy medicines online.
Pharmaca readies new California location
Late next month, Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy plans to open its 24th location in Carlsbad, Calif. Pharmaca, which provides traditional prescription filling services and homeopathic health solutions, said Thursday that the 4,700-square-foot Carlsbad store will open for business on Oct.
CVS Caremark alliance aims to reduce hospital readmissions
Leveraging its medication therapy knowledge, CVS Caremark Corp. has partnered with Dovetail Health, a provider of transitional care services, to help prevent hospital readmissions.
Walgreens hosts health systems forum
Walgreen Co. this week brought together representatives from leading health systems to discuss evolving efforts in coordinated patient care at the first Walgreens Health Systems Executive Client Forum.
September same-store sales up at Rite Aid
Despite a dip in the front end, same-store sales for Rite Aid Corp. rose during September. Rite Aid said Thursday that for the four weeks ended Sept. 24, comparable-store sales edged up 1.3% versus a year earlier. The uptick kept up the drug store chain’s monthly comp-store sales growth this year
CVS marks opening of New York distribution center
With a gathering of federal and New York state officials on hand, CVS Caremark Corp. this week held a grand opening for a 751,000-square-foot distribution center in Chemung, N.Y., that serves about 350 CVS/pharmacy stores in the Northeast. (Left to right) Sen.
Bartell Drugs set to debut new store concept
Bartell Drugs plans to premiere what it calls a "next-generation store" in Seattle that features more product offerings, new concepts for store departments, and enhanced lighting and decor.
Rite Aid diabetes wellness+ program now under way
Rite Aid Corp. has launched wellness+ for diabetes, a free program that offers exclusive resources and savings to people living with diabetes and their caregivers.