Health Corner web site relaunched by Walgreens
Walgreen Co. said it has rolled out a "new and improved" Healthcornertv.com, a web site with more than 1,200 videos on 65 health and wellness topics.
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Shoppers Drug Mart adds to lineup of exclusive beauty labels
Shoppers Drug Mart this week launched Baléa, an exclusive line of hair and skin care products designed to offer quality and affordability. Products range from facial wipes and lip balms to shampoos, body lotions and foot creams, according to the company.
Sammons accepts award for Rite Aid’s skin cancer efforts
Rite Aid Corp. chairman and chief executive officer Mary Sammons was presented with The Skin Cancer Foundation’s Skin Sense Award at the foundation’s Annual Skin Sense Award Gala in New York City.
NACDS applauds Obama for signing DME legislation
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores commended President Barack Obama for signing into law legislation that extends the accreditation requirement for pharmacies to provide durable medical equipment (DME) under Medicare. Under the law, bill H.R. 3663, introduced by Reps. Zach Space (D.
CVS curtails flu shot clinics amid vaccine delays
Because of supply issues, CVS Caremark Corp. plans to wind down its seasonal flu shot clinics in CVS pharmacies next week.
Pfizer wraps up Wyeth acquisition
Pfizer Inc. said Thursday that it has completed its acquisition of Wyeth. The pharmaceutical company announced Wednesday that it had received clearance from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission and the Canadian Competition Bureau to close the transaction.
Winn-Dixie offers antiflu drugs free to the underinsured
Winn-Dixie Stores Inc. is offering antiviral drugs in more than 150 stores free to customers with insufficient or no prescription insurance coverage.
Walgreens doubles size of stock buyback plan
Walgreen Co. has unveiled a new $2 billion share repurchase program, twice the size of its existing plan. The drug store chain said Thursday that its board of directors has authorized the new program, which expires at the end of 2013 and replaces the previous $1 billion plan that was due to
CVS Caremark study investigates medication adherence
As Congress pieces together its proposals for health care reform, CVS Caremark Corp. is sponsoring research to examine patient adherence to prescription drugs and spotlight ways to boost adherence.
Rx groups welcome approval of Senate Finance health bill
Retail pharmacy groups applauded the Senate Finance Committee’s passage of its health care reform bill this week and underscored key industry provisions as the legislation is blended with other proposals.
Walmart.com to offer H&BAs
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has begun selling a wide assortment of H&BAs and personal care products online. Thousands of top-selling nationally branded items have been added to Walmart.com’s selection. The shipping fee is 97 cents per item.
Medicine Shoppe veteran lands Mirixa exec post
Cheryl Hoffer has been hired at vice president of pharmacy network management at Mirixa Corp. Mirixa said Thursday that Hoffer, a 24-year veteran of Medicine Shoppe International Inc.
As reform bills take shape, NACDS reiterates key Rx issues
With lawmakers set to coalesce health care reform proposals, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores this week sent a letter to Senate leaders urging them to ensure that pro-patient and pro-pharmacy provisions remain in the final legislation.
Congress approves bill extending DME accreditation deadline
Congress has passed a bill that postpones the accreditation deadline through the end of the year for pharmacies providing durable medical equipment under Medicare. Under bill H.R. 3663, introduced by Reps. Zach Space (D., Ohio) and Lee Terry (R., Neb.
Duane Reade launches second ad blitz
Pushing ahead with its Big Apple theme, Duane Reade Inc. is rolling out its second wave of print advertisements throughout New York City.
CVS expects decline in Medicare Part D subsidy enrollees
CVS Caremark Corp. projects that the number of low-income subsidy members enrolled in its Silverscript and Accendo Medicare Part D plans will fall by 30% to 35% next year.