Duane Reade clinics now take Medicare
Duane Reade walk-in clinics can now accept Medicare payments for routine health services provided to senior citizens. The metropolitan New York drug store chain, part of Walgreen Co.
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BioScrip names COO as chief executive officer
A new chief executive officer will be at the helm of pharmacy provider BioScrip Inc. starting next year. The company said Tuesday that Richard Smith, its president and chief operating officer, will take the CEO reins on Jan. 1.
CVS poll: Patient cost concerns undercut diabetes care
A survey by CVS/pharmacy finds that financial concerns are an obstacle to care for to many diabetes patients. CVS Caremark Corp.
NACDS calls for FDA to standardize patient Rx information
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has sent a letter to the Food and Drug Administration outlining the need to improve the usefulness of patient medication information that consumers receive with their prescription drugs.
Research turns spotlight on need for retail clinics
Walgreen Co.’s Take Care Health Systems subsidiary is trumpeting research showing that alternative sites for health care — including retail clinics and urgent care centers — could alleviate overcrowded emergency rooms and save the nation’s health care system billions of dollars.
Target kicks off ‘Celebrate Smoke-Free’ campaign
Target is launching a month-long campaign to help customers and employees in their efforts to quit smoking. Dubbed "Celebrate Smoke-Free," the effort begins nationwide Nov.
More flu shot clinics scheduled by Rite Aid
Rite Aid Corp. plans to hold another round of flu shot clinics at hundreds of stores next week. The drug store chain said more than 800 Rite Aid pharmacies nationwide are scheduled to host clinics for flu vaccinations November 9, 10 and 11. The flu vaccines, which cost $24.99, will be
Supervalu plans wellness program for diabetes
Supervalu Inc. is slated to launch a health and wellness program that takes aim at diabetes and links the food and pharmacy departments.
Diabetes Club program at Navarro expanded
Navarro Discount Pharmacy has kicked off its free Diabetes Club program, which this year features expanded benefits and information for customers.
NACDS Foundation helps fund Rx adherence campaign
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation has contributed $1 million to a campaign by the National Consumers League (NCL) to boost consumer awareness of the health benefits of medication adherence.
Rite Aid: Slow cold/flu season hits same-store sales
Rite Aid Corp. cited anemic cold/flu season-related business in reporting declined same-store sales for October. The drug store chain said Thursday that for the four weeks ended Oct. 23, overall same-store sales fell 1.7% versus a year earlier.
Kinney touts pharmacists’ health care role
Kinney Drugs has seen a spike in the number of patients using its pharmacy services since launching an effort to highlight how its pharmacists can make a difference in their health care outcomes and costs, according to executives.
Navarro adds to management team
Navarro Discount Pharmacy has strengthened their management team with the addition of three new executives The Miami-area drug store chain said Tuesday that it has named Kevin Shiplett as senior vice president of wholesale and business development, Paul DiBrito as director of real estate and constru
Reports: Walgreens has PBM on the block
Walgreen Co. is looking to sell its pharmacy benefit management business and has hired an adviser to run an auction, according to published reports. Citing people with knowledge of the matter, several news agencies said this week that the drug store chain has hired Bank of America Corp.
BJ’s Wholesale serves up cold-and-flu guide
BJ’s Wholesale Club is making itself a wellness destination for cold and flu season. The Natick, Mass.-based warehouse club retailer is offering a 20-page coupon book for savings on cold and flu remedies as well as on products that help boost the immune system and help prevent the spread of germs.
MinuteClinic to provide free A1c tests
MinuteClinic health clinics in select CVS/pharmacy stores are offering free A1c tests in recognition of American Diabetes Month in November. The CVS Caremark Corp. in-store clinic subsidiary said Monday that the complimentary A1c tests, sponsored by Bayer Diabetes Care, will be provided through Nov.