Rite Aid Corp. has shifted the responsibilities for one vice president and added duties for another in its latest executive maneuvers. The pharmacy chain said Monday that Chris Hall has been named senior vice president of pharmacy business development.
Walgreen Co. has completed the acquisition of the assets of 12 Eaton Apothecary pharmacies in the Boston area from D.A.W. Inc. The drug store chain had announced the agreement with D.A.W., a subsidiary of Nyer Medical Group Inc., in late October. The transaction was valued at about $19 million.
The editors of Chain Drug Review have named Tom Ryan, chairman, president and chief executive officer of CVS Caremark Corp., the publication’s Chain Drug Retailer of the Decade. The choice was not a difficult one to make.
Walmart pharmacy merchandising executive Paul Beahm will take on more responsibility under the discount store giant’s sweeping reorganization plan unveiled late this week.
Health Mart plans to kick off national television advertising campaign this weekend to highlight its personalized care and services, just days after announcing that the franchise has signed up its 2,500th pharmacy.
Declines in pharmacy and front-end business resulted in decreased same-store sales in January at Rite Aid Corp. The drug store chain said Thursday that same-store sales fell 2.1% year over year for the four weeks ended January 23.
Business author and consultant Jim Collins will serve as a keynote speaker at the National Association of Chain Drug Stores 2010 Annual Meeting.
The National Community Pharmacists Association has applauded Senate leaders for calling on the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to exercise care in enforcing the Medicare Part B durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies (DMEPOS) accreditation requirement for pharmac
Duane Reade has rolled out four new premium packaged coffee blends under its DR Delish brand. The drug store chain said Monday that customers can now find the four New York-themed flavors Morning Rush, Fire Fighter’s Joe, Polo Grounds Decaffeinated and Five Points Imperial Blend on store shelves.
The National Community Pharmacists Association provided written testimony on the experiences of independent pharmacies in accepting electronic prescribing from doctors at the Health Information Technology (HIT) Policy Committee Information Exchange Workgroup hearing.
In support of the American Heart Association’s "Go Red for Women" campaign, Rite Aid Corp. is providing free heart health guides in all of its stores. The drug chain said Monday the guides will be available now through March in stores nationwide as well as online at www.riteaid.com/health/.
BioScrip Inc. plans to acquire Critical Homecare Solutions (CHS), a provider of home infusion and chronic and acute care services, in a cash and stock deal valued at $343.2 million.
Walgreen Co. confirmed that it has hired supermarket and convenience store veteran Jim Jensen to lead a new effort to market fresh food and ready-to-eat items.
In welcome news for pharmacy chains, the National Council of State Legislatures (NCSL) has released a briefing paper that highlights the value of pharmacist-led medication therapy management (MTM) services, according to the National Association of Chain Drug Stores.
Walgreen Co. plans to acquire three Farmacias El Amal stores in Puerto Rico as well as prescription files from 11 other El Amal pharmacies.
Walgreen Co. said its stores nationwide have collected more than $1million for the Haiti earthquake relief effort, only days after the retailer enabled customers to make donations. Plans call for stores to continue taking customer donations through the end of the month, Walgreens said Thursday.
