U.K.’s Asda to sell some cancer medications at cost
Starting next week, British food and drug retailer Asda plans to sell all privately prescribed cancer treatment drugs on a not-for-profit basis, a move that it called a "world first.
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Rite Aid launches new private-label baby care line
Rite Aid plans to roll out a new private-brand line of baby care items called Tugaboos, with the first product — Tugaboos diapers — available now at all of the drug chain’s stores. The retailer said Thursday that Tugaboos compare in quality to the national brands but are priced much lower. The
Study: Children’s prescription use for chronic conditions rises
More than one in four insured children in the United States and nearly 30% of 10- to 19-year-olds took at least one prescription medication to treat a chronic condition last year, according to the Medco 2010 Drug Trend Report.
MinuteClinic names new chief nurse practitioner
CVS Caremark Corp.’s MinuteClinic retail health clinic subsidiary has appointed Paulette Thabault as its chief nurse practitioner officer.
ER doctor cited as ‘Pharmacy Great Communicator’ by NACDS
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has recognized Dr. Jennifer Brokaw, M.D., a San Francisco emergency room physician, as a "Pharmacy Great Communicator.
Walgreens highlights products from women-owned suppliers
Walgreen Co.’s Community Corner supplier diversity initiative is featuring products produced by women-owned businesses on Walgreens.com through the end of May in honor of National Women’s History Month.
NACDS welcomes bill targeting fair interchange fees
An amendment to pending legislation in the Senate aims to help ensure that the interchange fees retailers pay to allow customers to use debit cards are fair, according to the National Association of Chain Drug Stores.
Shoppers Drug Mart inks pact with Sony
Shoppers Drug Mart aims to expand its selection of consumer electronics products under a new merchandising agreement with Sony.
Rite Aid steps up with aid for flood victims
Rite Aid Corp. is donating vital supplies to help the victims, families and communities affected by the recent flooding in Alabama, Kentucky and Tennessee.
Drugstore.com launches salon/spa microsite
Adding to its roster of online stores, drugstore.com has launched DeluxeSalonSupply.com, a business-to-business microsite that provides products and supplies to salon and spa operators. Drugstore.com, which went live with the site this week, said DeluxeSalonSupply.
CVS Caremark CEO Ryan set to retire next year, <br>Merlo slated as his successor
Tom Ryan, chairman, president and chief executive officer of CVS Caremark Corp., plans to retire from the CEO post at next year’s annual shareholder meeting in May.
Lewis Drug breaks ground on new S.D. store
Lewis Drug this week broke ground on what it said was its first new, full-size store in two decades in Sioux Falls, S.D., where the drug chain is based. The 35,000-square-foot store, to be located at 69th and Louise, is expected to open in November and will be roughly the size
CVS expands ExtraCare for diabetes products
Continuing its push to improve health care outcomes for diabetes patients, CVS Caremark Corp. has extended its ExtraCare loyalty program to provide savings and rewards on the purchase of over-the-counter diabetes-related products plus wellness education benefits.
NCPA lauds bill excluding diabetes items from Medicare bids
The National Community Pharmacists Association has applauded lawmakers for legislation that aims to remove diabetes supplies provided by small pharmacies from the bidding program for Medicare Part B durable medical equipment. NCPA praised Reps. Peter Welch (D., Vt.) and Mike Rogers (R., Mich.
MinuteClinic provides free A1c tests
MinuteClinic is offering complimentary A1c blood glucose tests on a walk-in basis at select locations inside CVS/pharmacy stores. The CVS Caremark Corp.
CVS Caremark taps firm for customer insight
CVS Caremark Corp. has entered a multiyear agreement with LMG Insight & Communication, a subsidiary of Groupe Aeroplan Inc., for shopper intelligence services.