Supervalu plans gluten-free program
Supervalu Inc. is set to roll out a health and wellness program that aims to help people with gluten sensitivity.
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Meijer ramps up flu shot program
Meijer Inc. has expanded its pharmacy services to include on-demand flu shots at all 196 of its stores. The supercenter retailer said Tuesday that to prepare for the bigger program, it trained more than 600 pharmacists to administer the flu vaccinations.
More Rite Aid, Save-A-Lot co-branded stores open
Rite Aid Corp. said five more stores co-branded Save-A-Lot Food Stores/Rite Aid Pharmacy have opened in Greenville, S.C. The drug store chain said Monday that the openings follow the Sept. 27 debut of the first co-branded Save-A-Lot/Rite Aid Pharmacy in Easley, S.C.
Rx school diversity efforts get donation from Walgreens
Walgreen Co. plans to donate a total of $1.1 million to pharmacy schools across the country to help advance diversity. The drug store chain said that more than 100 pharmacy school programs nationwide each will receive $10,000 for diversity initiatives.
Latest Pharmaca store to open doors next month
Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy plans to open its 23rd location on Nov. 5 in Menlo Park, Calif.
Walgreens teams with NFID to promote flu prevention
Walgreen Co. is working with the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) to help educate the public and health care professionals about flu prevention resources.
CVS Caremark taps Roberts as PBM’s COO
Jonathan Roberts has been appointed chief operating officer of CVS Caremark Corp.’s pharmacy benefit management (PBM) business.
NCPA to CMS: Follow health reform law with new AMP formula
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) should closely follow congressional guidance included in the health care reform law as the agency implements a new formula for Medicaid generic drug reimbursement based on average manufacturer price (AMP), according to the National Community Pharm
Health IT specialist elected to Walgreens board
Dr. David Brailer, chairman of investment firm Health Evolution Partners, is joining the board of directors at Walgreen Co. Walgreens said Wednesday that Brailer, who will serve as an independent director, becomes the board’s 11th member.
NACDS gives take on CMS proposal to pull AMP provisions
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has issued comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in the wake of the agency’s issuance of a proposed rule on Sept. 3. NACDS said CMS’ action on Monday would withdraw two provisions of the July 17, 2007, rule related to pharmacy
Pharmaca names retail store operations VP
Allison Janda has been promoted to vice president of retail store operations at Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy Inc.
Earnings, sales up in 2Q at Jean Coutu Group
As it braces for the impact of drug pricing reform, Jean Coutu Group recorded sales and earnings gains for its fiscal 2011 second quarter. The Canadian drug store chain said Tuesday that for the second quarter ended Aug. 28, total sales edged up 2.2% to $622 million (Canadian) from $608.7 million a
Sept. same-store sales come in flat for Walgreens
Facing tough comparisons with strong flu-related business a year ago, Walgreen Co. saw same-store sales growth in September tail off from the previous month as results were virtually flat.
New president appointed at Shoppers Food & Pharmacy
Tim Lowe has been named president of Shoppers Food & Pharmacy, a Supervalu Inc. supermarket chain, and is slated to take over the post next week. Lowe is currently senior vice president of operations at Shoppers. The food and drug retailer said Monday that he will assume his new role on Oct.
Sam’s Club serves up free medication checkups
Sam’s Club has launched Making Sense of Your Medications, an awareness campaign to spur patient consultations with a pharmacist to review their medications.
Kmart program offers incentive for Rx transfers
Kmart is giving consumers added incentive to consolidate their prescriptions at its pharmacy through its "Transfer for a Cause" program.