Rite Aid’s immunization program wins APhA honors
The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) next month plans to present its Immunization Champion Award to Rite Aid Corp. in recognition of the drug chain’s comprehensive vaccination program.
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Winn-Dixie promotes cardiovascular health
Winn-Dixie Stores Inc. is touting its food and drug stores as a destination for consumers looking to maintain or improve their heart health.
CVS gets under way with Project Health
CVS/pharmacy has launched of Project Health, a wellness program aimed at providing over $21 million of free health screenings to multicultural communities.
Safeway recruited for diabetes prevention alliance
Food and drug retailer Safeway Inc. is joining the Diabetes Prevention and Control Alliance (DPCA), formed by UnitedHealth Group in tandem with the YMCA and retail pharmacy operators.
NACDS primes industry for Total Store Expo
At its Regional Chain Conference here this week, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores turned the industry’s eyes toward its upcoming Total Store Expo, a new event announced last year that melds three key NACDS trade shows.
Kinney Drugs makes merchandising staff changes
Kinney Drugs Inc. has promoted a pair of managers and shifted the roles and duties of other staff as part of a strategic realignment of its merchandising department.
CVS ups guidance due to Walgreens PBM scrap
Fourth-quarter revenue at CVS Caremark Corp. surged by double digits, lifted by a major pharmacy benefit management contract, and management raised its first-quarter earnings guidance to reflect potential sales gains from the dispute between Walgreen Co. and Express Scripts Inc.
Lawmakers go to bat for pharmacist-led MTM
Reps. Mike Ross (D., Ala.) and Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R., Wash.) have called on fellow members of the House of Representatives to support their legislation to enhance the accessibility of pharmacist-administered medication therapy management (MTM) services.
Duane Reade’s 40 Wall Street store honored for design
Duane Reade’s flagship store at 40 Wall Street in Manhattan took first place in the convenience store/pharmacy category at the Retail Design Institute’s 41st annual international awards program.
Regional Chain Conference: NACDS leaders sound call to action
With some critical issues at hand for community pharmacy, leaders of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores are calling on industry members to speak up for the profession by participating NACDS RxIMPACT Day on Capitol Hill, its annual grassroots public policy initiative.
Pharmacy groups hail senator’s letter on PBM merger
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores and the National Community Pharmacists Association commended Sen. Herb Kohl (D., Wis.) for highlighting concerns about the planned merger of pharmacy benefit managers Express Scripts Inc. and Medco Health Solutions Inc.
Rite Aid serves up pertussis vaccinations
Responding to a rise in the number of whooping cough cases across the country, Rite Aid Corp. is alerting consumers that the pertussis vaccine is available at most of its drug stores.
Target unveils pharmacy model for Canada
Target Corp. has unveiled its pharmacy strategy for its planned Canadian stores. The U.S. discount store chain, slated to open its first Canadian locations in March-April 2013, said this week that it aims to operate pharmacies in as many stores in Canada as possible.
PBM dispute impacts Walgreens’ January sales
Walgreen Co. saw same-store sales drop in January amid a sharp decline in its pharmacy business, which took a hit from the company’s stand-off with pharmacy benefit manager Express Scripts Inc. Walgreens said Friday that comparable-store sales in January fell 4.6%, despite a 0.
HHS tallies Medicare Rx savings from health reform
Last year, the Affordable Care Act health care reform law saved 3.6 million people with Medicare $2.1 billion on their prescription drugs, according to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
NACDS Foundation begins PREP funding, announces scholarship winners
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation this week launched its second round of funding for the Community Pharmacy Residency Expansion Project (Community PREP) and announced the winners of the 2011 Pharmacy Student Scholarship Awards.