Walgreens, Omnicare exchange businesses
In a two-pronged transaction, Walgreen Co. plans to sell its long-term care business to Ominicare Inc. and in exchange acquire Omnicare’s home infusion business.
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August same-store sales dip at Rite Aid
Rite Aid Corp. turned in soft same-store sales for August as results dipped in the pharmacy and the front end. The drug store chain said Thursday that for the five weeks ended Aug. 28, same-store sales fell 1% year over year, slightly less than the 1.1% decrease in July. Still, the
NCPA site matches pharmacy sellers and buyers
The National Community Pharmacists Association has launched PharmacyMatching.com, a new web site aimed at connecting pharmacy sellers with buyers. NCPA said Wednesday the new online service, accessed at www.PharmacyMatching.
Walmart, Sam’s Club kick off flu vaccine program
Walmart and its Sam’s Club subsidiary have started offering flu shots in more than 4,100 discount stores and warehouse clubs nationwide.
Walgreens to buy ApothecaryRx pharmacies
Walgreen Co. has entered an agreement to acquire 18 ApothecaryRx pharmacies from Graymark Healthcare Inc.
Pharmacy leaders receive honors from NACDS
Retail pharmacy executives this week had awards presented in their honor to the National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation at the NACDS Pharmacy & Technology Conference. And at the close of the San Diego event on Tuesday evening, NACDS gave its highest honor, the Harold W.
Ralphs Pharmacies serves up flu shots
Ralphs Grocery Co. has started providing flu vaccinations through its in-store pharmacies.
Poll: Pharmacists say they’re key to improving health
More than 90% of pharmacists believe they are key to improving patient health, according to a survey commissioned by the International Pharmaceutical Federation and Pfizer Inc.
NACDS launches RxImpact Votes; Kmart, H.E.B. honored
Building on its successful grassroots campaign, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores has kicked off a "get-out-the-vote" political mobilization drive and recognized the political engagement of Kmart and H.E. Butt Grocery Co.
Winn-Dixie to provide work-site vaccinations
As part of its flu immunization effort, Winn-Dixie Stores Inc. plans to offer flu shots to employers as well as individuals.
Lifechek upgrades technology to support retail expansion
To help grow its front-end business, Lifechek Drug Inc. plans to implement a business management and point-of-sale software platform from Activant Solutions Inc.
NACDS leadership: Retail pharmacy poised for even bigger role in health care
Already a core health care provider, retail pharmacy stands to play an even larger part in patient care as health care reform amplifies the call for more affordable, accessible services, National Association of Chain Drug Stores leaders said at the NACDS Pharmacy & Technology Conference here.
CMS seeks contractor for retail Rx pricing study
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a request for proposal (RFP) seeking a contractor to develop monthly national surveys of retail pharmacy prescription drug prices and ingredient costs. Published on the government contract bidding web site, FedBizOpps.
Shoppers Drug Mart continues energy-savvy store program
Shoppers Drug Mart Corp. this weekend plans to open its latest energy-efficient store in Woodbridge, Ontario, as it continues its rollout of the format.
NCPA: CMS urged to ensure local access to diabetes supplies
Four congressmen are urging the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to keep prices for its national Competitive Bidding Program (CBP) for Medicare Part B mail-order diabetes testing supplies separate from similar supplies offered by retail pharmacies.
Navarro offers ‘flu guarantee’ with vaccine program
Navarro Discount Pharmacy has begun providing flu shots and is giving customers a hand with the cost of staying healthy during flu season.