Kerr Drug prepares for seasonal and swine flu
Kerr Drug is getting set to handle this year’s two-pronged flu season with vaccination efforts for both seasonal flu and H1N1 "swine flu" viruses.
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Rite Aid reports drop in same-store sales
Citing the shaky economy, among other factors, Rite Aid Corp. in August turned in its third straight month of declined same-store sales. The drug store chain said Thursday that overall same-store sales decreased 1.9% year over year for the five weeks ended August 29. Same-store results had dipped 0.
Chain drug retailers to pilot interactive in-store signage
USA Drug and Walgreen Co. are among seven chain drug retailers slated to pilot in-store digital signage that plays informational videos on dietary supplements. Pharmavite, a Mission Hills, Calif.
August same-store sales edge up at Walgreens
Walgreen Co. saw little change in its same-store sales for August, posting only a small gain due to weak front-end results. The drug store chain said Wednesday that comparable-store sales inched up 1.9% in August, a bit less than the 2% increase in July. On the front end, same-store sales dipped 1.
Shoppers Drug Mart readies first Murale store in Toronto
Shoppers Drug Mart Corp. this week plans to open its first Murale prestige beauty store in Toronto. The Canadian drug store chain said Tuesday that the store, its third Murale unit, is scheduled to open its doors on Friday, September 4. It will be located in the Shops At Don Mills shopping center.
Cardinal Health finishes CareFusion spin-off
Cardinal Health Inc. said Tuesday that it has completed the spin-off of its Clinical and Medical Products business, now a new public company called CareFusion Corp. As of Tuesday, CareFusion common stock began trading under the symbol "CFN" on the New York Stock Exchange.
Supervalu trains more pharmacists for flu shots
Gearing up for what could be a busy flu season, Supervalu Inc. has dramatically expanded its pool of pharmacists who can give customers immunizations.
MinuteClinic: Study affirms quality of care at retail clinics
MinuteClinic said a new study by think tank Rand Corp. finds that retail clinics provide health care services at lower costs and at equal or better quality than do other urgent care options. The CVS Caremark Corp.
CVS, Walgreens, Rite Aid to launch major flu shot programs
The nation’s three biggest drug store chains — CVS Caremark Corp., Walgreen Co. and Rite Aid Corp. — this week unveiled extensive flu shot programs for their in-store health clinics and pharmacies.
Walgreens, CVS among top retail web sites
Walgreen Co. and CVS Caremark Corp. were among the top 25 most-trafficked retail web sites last month and, as in the brick-and-mortar arena, the chains are battling it out for online customers, according to online marketing firm Compete. In July, Walgreens.com came in No.
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.
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.