Kerr Health enters MTM partnership
Kerr Health, a subsidiary of Kerr Drug, has partnered with Family Health Network in a program aimed at fostering pharmacist-led medication therapy management (MTM.
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Rite Aid builds on same-store sales gains
Same-store sales at Rite Aid Corp. grew more in August than in the previous month, with solid gains in the front end and the pharmacy. Rite Aid said Thursday that for the five weeks ended Aug. 27, 2011, comparable-store sales rose 2.5% versus a year earlier. That growth topped the 1.9%
Walgreens names successor to retiring general counsel
Dana Green, executive vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary at Walgreen Co., is retiring after 37 years with the company and is being replaced by Thomas Sabatino. Walgreens said Monday that Sabatino, who will have the same title, is slated to take over the post effective Sept. 12.
CVS Caremark ramps up share buybacks
As a share repurchase program begun last year winds down, CVS Caremark Corp. is planning another one twice as large. The company said Wednesday that its board has authorized up to $4 billion in buybacks of its common stock.
Drug chains prepare customers for Hurricane Irene
With Hurricane Irene rolling along the East Coast, chain drug retailers are making sure that customers can rely on their neighborhood drug store for their vital medications and key supplies so they can be prepared.
Cosby named CVS/pharmacy president
CVS Caremark Corp. has named Mark Cosby, a department store executive, to head its retail pharmacy business, effective October 1.
Loblaw pharmacies extend diabetes program
Loblaw Cos. is expanding its Get Checked Now diabetes awareness program to give its pharmacy patients additional support.
NACDS, NCPA: Mail order falls short on adherence
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores and the National Community Pharmacists Association gave their take on two recent studies about mail order pharmacy and medication adherence.
Navarro gears up back-to-school campaign
This back-to-school season, Navarro Discount Pharmacy is lending a hand to students in need as well as enabling parents shopping for school supplies to help out the local school district.
Walgreens unveils value-focused store brand
Pushing ahead with a store-brand makeover, Walgreen Co. has launched a value-oriented private label called Nice! in its drug stores nationwide. Walgreens said Thursday that Nice! will include more than 400 grocery and household products at prices up to 30% less than national brands.
Winn-Dixie offers flu shot discount to rewards members
Winn-Dixie Stores Inc. has started providing flu vaccinations in its pharmacies, and members of its loyalty program can get inoculated at a savings. The southeastern food and drug chain said Wednesday that customers will receive flu shots for the discounted rate of $24.
Rx sector steps up fight against prescription abuse
The pharmacy arena has turned up the heat in the battle against prescription drug abuse through a variety of new initiatives. CVS/pharmacy, for example, on Tuesday unveiled a program that gives customers a convenient way to dispose of unused, unwanted or expired medicines.
CVS Caremark: Adherence sinks in ‘doughnut hole’
The so-called "doughnut hole" in Medicare Part D has proved to be a sinkhole for medication adherence, CVS Caremark Corp. and other researchers found.
Supervalu Pharmacies begins flu shots
Supervalu Pharmacies has started providing flu vaccines at its 801 pharmacy locations on a walk-in basis. The pharmacy arm of supermarket retailer Supervalu Inc.
ECRM mourns passing of founder Charlie Bowlus
Charlie Bowlus, founder and chief executive officer of ECRM, died unexpectedly yesterday following complications from surgery. He was 64. Charlie Bowlus Bowlus started ECRM (Efficient Collaborative Retail Marketing Inc.) in 1994 as a new way to bring suppliers and retailers together.
Walgreens goes on offensive in PBM dispute
Walgreen Co. has launched a letter-writing campaign to benefits consultants that outlines the reasons it likely won’t be part of Express Scripts Inc.’s pharmacy provider network after December 31.