McKesson names new U.S. Rx distribution chief
Brian Tyler has been appointed president of McKesson U.S. Pharmaceutical to replace John Figueroa, who is leaving the company to become chief executive officer of Omnicare Inc. McKesson Corp.
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Graymark closes ApothecaryRx sale to Walgreens
Graymark Healthcare Inc. has completed its agreement to sell its ApothecaryRx retail pharmacy business to Walgreen Co. Announced in September, the deal with Walgreens involves substantially all of the assets of ApothecaryRx for $25.5 million, plus approximately $3.8 million for inventory.
NACDS to CMS: Rx should be accountable care partner
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) should consider the role that pharmacy plays in delivering patient-centered care and lowering health care costs as it devises rules for accountable care organizations (ACOs), according to the National Association of Chain Drug Stores.
Rogue online pharmacies get more sophisticated
Illegitimate Internet pharmacies and marketing affiliate networks are becoming more elaborate in how they target consumers, presenting a rising threat to public health and safety, a study by anti-counterfeiting and brand protection firm OpSec Security Inc. found.
Pharmacy technicians gain ‘official’ status in Ontario
Ontario has become the first province in Canada to register pharmacy technicians as a health profession.
Cardinal, Walgreens renew distribution pact
Cardinal Health Inc. has renewed its distribution agreement with Walgreen Co. to supply pharmaceuticals to the drug store chain’s national network of retail pharmacies. The health care distributor said Tuesday that the new pact with Walgreens, which extends into 2013, was renewed early.
Navarro names celebrity spokesman
Television personality and cookbook author Chef Pepin has become the celebrity spokesman for Navarro Discount Pharmacy. The Miami-area drug store chain said Friday that adding Chef Pepin as a celebrity spokesman is part of its overall marketing campaign and expansion strategy.
Gallup poll: Pharmacists rank high in integrity
For the eighth straight year, pharmacists have placed in the top three in Gallup’s Honesty and Ethics survey, which gauges the public’s trust of professionals in a range of disciplines across industries.
Rite Aid supports National Influenza Vaccination Week
Rite Aid Corp. plans to continue offering flu shots at more than 3,000 of its pharmacies in recognition of National Influenza Vaccination Week.
Injunction blocks CVS from hiring ex-Walmart exec
CVS Caremark Corp. has been temporarily blocked from hiring former Walmart executive Hank Mullany as president of CVS/pharmacy.
Walmart veteran named CVS/pharmacy president
CVS Caremark Corp. has appointed Hank Mullany as president of CVS/pharmacy, taking over that role from president and chief operating officer Larry Merlo. The drug store and pharmacy benefit management company said Friday that Mullany will take the reins as CVS/pharmacy president on Dec 6.
Shoppers Drug Mart event ramps up loyalty savings
This weekend, Shoppers Drug Mart Corp. plans to step up the savings for customers in its Shoppers Optimum loyalty card program. The Canadian drug store chain said that on Dec.
Walgreens sees a rebound in same-store sales
Helped by calendar day shifts and solid pharmacy business, Walgreen Co. turned in a comparable-store sales gain in November after experiencing a decrease the previous month. The drug chain said Friday that same-store sales for November (excluding the acquired Duane Reade stores) rose 3.2%.
United Supermarkets serves up discounted flu shots
Food and drug retailer United Supermarkets this weekend plans to begin offering discounted flu shots in recognition of National Influenza Vaccination Week.
Same-store sales down at Rite Aid in November
Rite Aid Corp. saw same-store sales slip in November versus a year ago, as soft cold and flu-related business continued to affect results. The drug store chain said Thursday that for the five weeks ended Nov. 27, overall same-store sales fell 1.3%. That was better than the 1.7% decrease recorded in
NACDS Foundation dinner raises $1.76 million
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation’s 12th annual dinner generated contributions totaling $1.76 million.