Giant Eagle holds free diabetes screenings
Giant Eagle is offering free diabetes awareness screening events at its pharmacies through early next month. The food and drug retailer said the screenings, begun earlier this month and running through Feb.
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Flu shot excuses ‘mix fact and fallacy,’ <i>Consumer Reports</i> says
Many people say they don’t plan to get the flu vaccine this season, and common excuses for not getting a flu shot are "a mix of facts and fallacies," according to a survey by Consumer Reports. The consumer advocacy journal said Wednesday that in its recent poll, only 45% of respondents deemed
NACDS spells out Rx regulatory impact to Congress
In response to a request by a congressional committee, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores gave a rundown of current and proposed regulations that could have a negative economic impact on the pharmacy sector and the industry’s job growth.
NCPDP summit to gauge impact of emerging technology
The National Council for Prescription Drug Programs (NCPDP) next month will examine how new technology is influencing patient care, health outcomes and the role of pharmacists at its Educational Summit in Las Vegas. NCPDP said the event, to be held Feb.
CVS examines choice of retail vs. mail order Rx
As long as cost isn’t a factor, patients tend to stick with what’s familiar when it comes to filling prescriptions via mail order or at a retail pharmacy, a CVS Caremark Corp. study found.
Kmart gets new food/pharmacy business leader
Former Giant Food president Robin Michel has joined Sears Holdings Corp., parent of discounter Kmart, as senior vice president and president of food and consumables and health and wellness. Sears said Tuesday that Michel, who started at the company last month in its Hoffman Estates, Ill.
NACDS Foundation awards pharmacy student scholarships
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation has announced the recipients of the NACDS Foundation Pharmacy Student Scholarship Awards for 2010.
HHS: Health reform challenge jeopardizes people with pre-existing conditions
More than 100 million Americans who have a pre-existing health condition could be denied health insurance coverage without the health care reform law, according to an analysis by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
CVS drops plan to hire former Walmart executive; names Bloom, Baker as interim retail leaders
Forgoing plans to hire a former Walmart executive as CVS/pharmacy president, CVS Caremark Corp. is continuing its search for a new retail chief and has named Mike Bloom and Scott Baker to lead the retail business in the interim.
Rx group: Pharmacists can help smokers quit
The Ontario Pharmacists Association is pointing smokers looking to kick the habit to their local pharmacist for assistance. The association said Monday that as part of Canada’s 34th annual National Non-Smoking Week running Jan.
Walgreens hires customer experience officer, promotes execs
Walgreen Co. has appointed Graham Atkinson as senior vice president and chief customer experience officer and has promoted three other executives. Walgreens said Monday that Atkinson will join the drug store chain effective Jan.
Strong finish lifts chain drug sales for 2010
Rounding out the year on an up note, the chain drug industry turned in solid revenue and same-store sales gains in 2010. Industry sales volume climbed 5.4% year over year to $238.3 billion in 2010, with same-store sales edging up 2.
APhA student pharmacists promote safe medication practices
The American Pharmacists Association Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP) has entered a new collaboration with the Pharmacy Services Support Center (PSSC) of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Office of Pharmacy Affairs and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Office of S
FDA calls for acetaminophen limits in Rx products
The Food and Drug Administration is asking manufacturers of prescription combination products with acetaminophen to limit the amount of the pain reliever to reduce the risk of liver toxicity.
Walgreens encouraged by response to ‘fresh’ pilots
Walgreen Co. is pleased with the customer response to its 30 fresh food pilot stores and continues to mull plans to expand the concept to other locations, according to a retail analyst.
Target plans to open first Canadian stores
Target Corp. is slated to enter the Canadian market with a deal to buy sites of discount store chain Zellers Inc. from Hudson’s Bay Co. The Minneapolis-based discounter said Thursday that it has agreed to pay nearly $1.83 billion Canadian ($1.85 billion U.S.