Giant Eagle recognized for diabetes efforts
For its efforts in diabetes prevention and care, Giant Eagle has received the American Diabetes Association’s (ADA) Chairman’s Citation Award.
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Bartell to kick off health and beauty event
Bartell Drugs next week plans to hold its Health & Beauty Event, which will feature health screenings, cosmetics demonstrations, hair care tips and product samples.
Drug chains step up with relief aid for Japan
Walgreen Co., CVS Caremark Corp. and Rite Aid Corp.
Drugstore.com teams with <i>Parents</i> web site
Drugstore.com has partnered with Parents Deals, a new web site from Parents.com, to offer discounts on baby, children’s and family personal care products. The online retailer said Wednesday that it’s providing a 33% discount on a total value Parents Deals shopping card.
Walgreens medical chief stresses pharmacist intervention
Face-to-face interaction between patients and pharmacists can boost medication adherence and cut costs from the health care system, according Cheryl Pegus, chief medical officer at Walgreen Co.
NACDS unveils speakers for Annual Meeting
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) has announced its lineup of speakers for the 2011 NACDS Annual Meeting. NACDS said the speakers for this year’s Annual Meeting, which is being held April 30 to May 3 in Scottsdale, Ariz.
AmerisourceBergen names successor to retiring CEO
R. David Yost, chief executive officer of AmerisourceBergen Corp., is slated to retire from the company this summer and be succeeded by chief operating officer Steven Collis.
Quebec urged to expand pharmacists’ health care role
Quebec’s pharmacy professional organization has called on provincial lawmakers to expand the range of health care services that pharmacists can perform.
Rite Aid facilitates safe drug disposal
Rite Aid Corp. has introduced specially designed envelopes to help customers safely dispose of unused, expired or unwanted medications. The drug store chain said Monday that the envelopes are available for purchase at its pharmacies for $3.99, including postage.
Sales gain, earnings slip at BioScrip
BioScrip Inc. saw overall revenue and pharmacy services sales rise for its fiscal 2010 fourth quarter and full year but posted a net loss in both periods. The company said Friday that total sales for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, 2010, climbed 31.9% year over year to $450.4 million, mainly as
NACDS ad blitz touts pharmacy ‘inside the Beltway’
In tandem with its RxImpact Day lobbying drive on Capitol Hill, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores has relaunched its paid advertising campaign to communicate the integral role pharmacy plays in the health care delivery system.
Illinois sales tax measure hailed by Walgreens
In a victory for brick-and-mortar retailers, Walgreen Co. has applauded Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn for signing into law a bill that expands application of the state’s sales tax.
Magnacca given broader role at Walgreens
Joe Magnacca, the executive who played a central role in the rejuvenation of Duane Reade and, following its sale to Walgreen Co. in 2010, headed the New York City drug store chain, has taken on a new assignment at the parent company.
Sam’s Club to provide allergy screenings
Continuing to enhance its pharmacy services, Sam’s Club this weekend plans to offer free allergy health screenings in select locations nationwide. The Walmart warehouse club chain said Thursday that on March 12 select stores will provide the allergy checkups from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Pharmacy groups call for action on swipe fee limits
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores and National Community Pharmacists Association are urging Congress to speed up implementation of limits on debit card interchange fees charged to retailers, including pharmacies.
NCPA promotes safe drug disposal
For Patient Safety Awareness Week, the National Community Pharmacists Association is encouraging patients to properly dispose of expired or unwanted medications at a community pharmacy as part of its Dispose My Meds program.