CVS, Walgreens efforts to serve up free flu shots
CVS Caremark Corp. and Walgreen Co. have teamed up with nonprofits and other organizations to provide free flu vaccinations to uninsured and underinsured people.
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Giancamilli to step down as Katz Group CEO
Andy Giancamilli will retire as chief executive officer of the Katz Group and be succeeded by chief operating officer Frank Scorpiniti. Plans call for Giancamilli to step down from the CEO post effective Feb. 2.
Analysts: Cosby a good fit for CVS/pharmacy
Incoming CVS/pharmacy president Mark Cosby is a key addition for the drug store chain, according to industry analysts. Cosby, 52, who was president of stores for Macy’s Inc., will take the helm at the CVS Caremark Corp.’s retail pharmacy unit on October 1.
NCPA enlists support partner for long-term care unit
The National Community Pharmacists Association has partnered with group services provider GeriMed Inc. to help support NCPA’s Long-Term Care (LTC) Division.
Winn-Dixie throws in free groceries with flu shot
Customers of Winn-Dixie Stores Inc. can get some free grocery items when they get a flu vaccination at the supermarket retailer. The Southeastern chain said Wednesday that for the second straight year, it’s offering the "What-A-Deal” promotion for flu season. Through Sept.
Fred Meyer serves up needle-free flu vaccine
Multidepartment store retailer Fred Meyer Stores is offering customers needle-free option to be immunized against the flu this fall. The Kroger Co.
Supervalu pharmacies are nation’s first to accept e-scripts for controlled substances
Supervalu Pharmacies is the nation’s first retail pharmacy chain to be approved to accept electronic prescriptions for controlled substances, according to Supervalu Inc.
Walgreens touts its value sans Express Scripts
Walgreen Co. is making its case for its decision to exit the Express Scripts Inc. pharmacy provider network starting next year.
Pharmacy sectors hail FTC scrutiny of PBM merger
The retail pharmacy and specialty pharmacy communities applauded the Federal Trade Commission’s move for further investigation of the proposed merger of pharmacy benefit managers Express Scripts Inc. and Medco Health Solutions Inc.
Walmart begins flu vaccine clinics
Walmart and its Sam’s Club warehouse club unit have started holding flu shot clinics in more than 4,100 stores across the country.
Safeway poll: Not everyone who believes in flu shots gets one
Most people think flu shots help ward off influenza, yet many of those same individuals don’t end up getting immunized, a new survey from Safeway Inc. finds. The Safeway Seasonal Wellness Survey revealed that 60% of Americans believe that flu vaccinations are effective in preventing the flu.
Study: E-prescribing fosters patient Rx pickup
Patients with chronic conditions who get medical care in an integrated health system with electronic health records are much more likely to pick up new prescriptions, according to a study by Kaiser Permanente.
Diabetes screenings upcoming from Sam’s Club
Sam’s Club this weekend is slated to hold free diabetes screenings for adults and children. The Walmart warehouse club chain said that this Saturday, Sept. 10, all of its more than 500 pharmacy locations will provide the diabetes checkups for members and nonmembers from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Same-store sales climb in August at Walgreens
Walgreen Co. turned in a robust same-store sales performance in August after calendar day shifts impacted results the previous month. Walgreens said Tuesday that August comparable-store sales rose 5.6%, compared with a 2.7% increase in July and in line with strong gains of 4.8% in June and 5.
Bartell COO honored with Pratt Award
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has presented Bartell Drugs chief operating officer Ed Littleton with the Harold W. Pratt Award for his long-time service to the chain drug industry.
Flu shot programs in full swing at drug chains
Back-to-school season is here, and flu season is nearing — which nowadays means that chain drug retailers are well under way with their annual flu shot programs.