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NACDS to CMS: Nix Calif. plan to cut Rx reimbursement

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores and the California Retailers Association (CRA) have called on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to reject a proposal to cut pharmacy reimbursement in California’s Medicaid program.

Take Care enters health, fitness services partnership

Take Care Health Systems plans to offer its employer clients a range of corporate wellness services under an alliance with workplace health and fitness specialist Core Performance. And as part of the agreement announced Wednesday, Walgreen Co.

Walgreens sees same-store sales lift in June

Solid business in both the pharmacy and the front end propelled Walgreen Co. to its eighth straight month of same-store sales gains. Walgreens said Wednesday that comparable-store sales climbed 4.8% year over year in June, aided by a 0.2 percentage point positive impact from calendar day shifts.

New Duane Reade flagship store to open on Wall Street

In line with its "New York living" marketing theme, Duane Reade is set to open its new flagship store at an iconic Manhattan location: 40 Wall Street, currently the site of The Trump Building and at one time the world’s tallest building. The new Duane Reade store in The Trump Building at

Quarterly sales edge up at Jean Coutu Group

Quarterly sales edge up at Jean Coutu Group

The Jean Coutu Group and its franchised drug store network saw sales rise slightly in the fiscal 2012 first quarter, and the company reported a year-over-year profit gain. The Canadian drug store operator said Tuesday that revenue for its franchised stores rose 2.9% to $957.

Collis takes helm at AmerisourceBergen

Steven Collis has officially taken the reins as chief executive officer at AmerisourceBergen Corp. The pharmaceutical distributor said that as part of its succession plan announced in March, the 50-year-old Collins started in his new post on Friday, taking over from R.

Rite Aid maintains same-store sales momentum

Rite Aid maintains same-store sales momentum

So far, 2011 is proving to be a good year for Rite Aid Corp. on the same-store sales front, as the drug store chain saw another uptick in June. Rite Aid said Thursday that for the four weeks ended June 25, same-store sales were up 1.8% versus a year earlier. That

Senate forms Community Pharmacy Caucus

The National Community Pharmacists Association has endorsed the efforts of Sens. Jerry Moran (R., Kan.) and Jon Tester (D., Mont.) in creating the first-ever Senate Community Pharmacy Caucus.

Meijer fills 1 millionth free prenatal vitamin Rx

Meijer Inc.’s free prenatal vitamin program has filled its 1 millionth prescription, at a cost savings of nearly $14 million to Midwest families. The supercenter chain said Wednesday that Meijer pharmacies hit the million mark earlier this week.

Sam’s Club to provide free children’s health checks

Next week, Sam’s Club plans to offer free children’s health and ID screenings at its pharmacies nationwide. The Walmart warehouse club chain said Wednesday that the children’s health screenings will be available July 9 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the more than 500 Sam’s Club pharmacies.

Walgreens makes a ‘hometown’ investment

Walgreens makes a ‘hometown’ investment

Walgreen Co. has unveiled a major investment plan for Chicago in which it will remodel many of its 142 drug stores in the city, quadruple its number of "food oasis" stores there and expand its downtown office space, providing an estimated 600 new jobs.

CACDS adopts platform for enhanced pharmacy care

The Canadian Association of Chain Drug Stores plans to roll out a web-based clinical platform that supports enhanced pharmacy services —  including medication adherence — to pharmacies across Canada. Mirixa Corp.