Fred’s store remodeling plan to spotlight pharmacy
Fred’s Inc. aims to make pharmacy a centerpiece of its stores under a major rebranding and remodeling program.
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First MinuteClinic in Washington D.C. opens doors
MinuteClinic, the retail health clinic arm of CVS Caremark Corp., has opened its first clinic in Washington, D.C. The company said Tuesday that the new clinic is situated inside a CVS pharmacy store on Bladensburg Road.
New HR, corporate affairs execs hired by Walgreens
Kathleen Wilson-Thompson has been named senior vice president and chief human resources officer at Walgreen Co., and Charles Greener has been appointed vice president of corporate affairs and communications, a newly created position at the retailer.
Walgreens goes live with enhanced web site
Walgreen Co. has launched a redesigned web site that the drug chain said provides new healthy living and product resources plus time-saving pharmacy and shopping tools and services. The new Walgreens.
Drug retail sales forecast sees modest growth for 2010
Ongoing softness in front-of-store business likely will rein in sales growth for drug retailers next year, according to a 2010 U.S. retail outlook report released this week by Fitch Ratings. The rating agency forecast top-line growth at drug stores to "remain steady or improve modestly" in 2010.
Take Care clinics roll out more flu vaccine
Take Care Health Systems, the retail clinic subsidiary of Walgreen Co., has received the rest of its seasonal flu vaccine supply for the year and is now providing immunizations at its locations nationwide.
Community pharmacy: We’re ready for H1N1
In a hearing on Capitol Hill, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores told legislators that community pharmacies stand ready to take an active role as the nation prepares for the H1N1 "swine flu" pandemic.
NACDS, RollStream to deploy online tool for CPSIA compliance
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores is working with technology provider RollStream Inc. to deploy a certificate exchange platform for compliance with the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA).
Drugstore.com steers consumers to FSA Store
With the end of 2009 nearing, drugstore.com is pointing customers with "use it or lose it" balances remaining in flexible spending accounts to its online FSA Store for savings on thousands of items. The online retailer said Tuesday that its FSA Store, which can be accessed at www.drugstore.
CVS offers prepaid health cards in Florida stores
CVS Caremark Corp. drug stores in Florida have begun offering Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida Health Cards, which offer savings on health insurance and health care services.
Rite Aid lends a hand with Medicare Part D planning
Rite Aid Corp. is offering a free Medicare Part D planning guide in stores, along with pharmacist counseling and online tools, to help senior citizens during the enrollment period for the prescription drug coverage.
Report: Retail health clinic growth to slow then pick up
Despite tailing off slightly over the next couple of years, growth in the retail health clinic market stands to remain robust going forward, according a report by the Deloitte Center for Health Solutions.
Miss. court ruling thwarts Rx reimbursement cut
The Mississippi State Supreme Court has upheld a lower court ruling that stops the state from implementing a policy that would have slashed Medicaid pharmacy reimbursement for certain generic drugs.
Poll: Most Americans aren’t following prescriptions
More than half of Americans don’t take their prescriptions as directed, despite believing that the medications will help them, a new survey finds.
Store growth, marketing lift Shoppers Drug Mart
Shoppers Drug Mart said store growth and effective marketing efforts helped drive solid revenue, same-store and earnings gains in the third quarter. For the 16 weeks ended October 10, total sales climbed 7.9% year over year to $3.
CVS kicks off Medicare Part D enrollment campaign
With the annual enrollment period for Medicare Part D nearing, CVS Caremark Corp. has launched a campaign to help senior citizens hold the line on prescription drug costs.