Bartell kicks off consumer, business flu shot programs
Bartell Drugs this week launched a seasonal flu vaccination program for all of its stores as well as an employer program for area businesses.
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Texas law relaxes doctor requirements for retail clinics
A new Texas law that goes into effect next week stands to make it easier for doctors who oversee retail health clinics. The legislation — S.B.
Rite Aid founder Alex Grass dies
Alex Grass, who founded Rite Aid Corp. nearly 50 years ago, died late Thursday night at age 82 after a lengthy battle with lung cancer, according to published reports. Grass stepped down as chairman and chief executive officer of Rite Aid in 1995. He launched the retailer in the early 1960s
CVS Caremark: Adherence to cholesterol Rx is low
More than half of patients under age 45 who are prescribed medication for high cholesterol are not taking it as directed, according to a study by CVS Caremark Corp.
Walgreens inks prescription drug deal with Caterpillar
Walgreen Co. has unveiled a pact with Caterpillar Inc. that creates a direct relationship for the purchase of prescription drugs and uses a transparent pricing model.
NACDS, Delaware reach accord on Medicaid Rx reimbursement
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has dropped a lawsuit against Delaware after the state’s Department of Health and Social Services agreed to restore much of the funding that would have been lost due to rate cuts in Medicaid pharmacy reimbursements.
Discount Drug Mart adopts Kodak photo system
Discount Drug Mart plans to deploy Kodak Picture Kiosk G4 Digital Stations and Adaptive Picture Exchange (APEX) thermal dry lab systems in all of its stores.
FMI, GMDC bring together pharmacy, rest of store
and provide a boost to both the GMDC Health Beauty Wellness (HBW) and FMI Supermarket Pharmacy conferences. For each of the shows, the new
Study: Health plan costs on the rise
Health plans may face double-digit hikes in health care claim costs over the next 12 months, which could end up increasing the burden for employers and employees, according to a survey by Aon Consulting.
Supervalu’s Mac Naughton joins NACDS board
Supervalu Inc. executive Duncan Mac Naughton has been elected to the National Association of Chain Drug Stores board of directors.
Kroger pharmacies to offer flu vaccines
Next month Kroger Co. plans to start offering seasonal flu shots through its nearly 2,000 in-store pharmacies.
CVS eyes pharmacy hires for new customer care center
CVS Caremark Corp. is looking to hire 100 full-time pharmacy technicians for its new Pharmacy Customer Care Center being built in Cumberland, R.I. The company on Tuesday plans to hold a recruitment event for the facility. The August 25 event is scheduled to run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the
P&G sells Rx business to Warner Chilcott for $3.1B
Procter & Gamble Co. plans to sell its global pharmaceuticals business to specialty drug maker Warner Chilcott PLC in a $3.1 billion cash deal.
Federal government ups ante for electronic health records
The federal government plans to provide about $1.2 billion in grants to help hospitals, physicians and other health care providers implement and use electronic health records.
Three directors elected to NACDS Foundation board
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores Executive Committee has named three new directors to fill vacancies on the NACDS Foundation board.
Goldman Sachs executive joins Walgreens as treasurer
Walgreen Co. said Friday it has hired Jason Dubinsky as division vice president and treasurer. Plans call for Dubinsky, 36, to start at Walgreens on August 24. He comes to the drug store chain from The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. in Chicago, where he served as vice president of investment banking in