Weis pharmacies now offer updated Moderna and Pfizer vaccines
The 2024-2025 vaccines protect against the dominant KP.2 COVID-19 variant by lowering the risk of infection and preventing severe disease, hospitalization, and death.
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Kroger encouraging customers to get vaccinated ahead of peak flu season
Customers may receive a $5 off coupon to be used at a Kroger Family Store when they receive a flu vaccine and a $20 off coupon when they receive a flu vaccine along with any additional vaccine during the same visit.
Updated COVID-19 vaccines are now available in all GIANT and MARTIN’S in-store pharmacies
The retailer noted that inventory may vary by location
Rite Aid completes restructuring process and emerges from Chapter 11
Chain names Matt Schroeder CEO.
The Vitamin Shoppe expands its Whole Health Rx Telehealth offerings
Chain unveils prescription Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) solutions.
Dollar General sees softer sales ahead
"We are taking decisive action to further enhance our value and convenience offering, as well as the in-store experience for our associates and customers.”
Meijer opens full-service pharmacy inside Blodgett Hospital
This is the retailer's second pharmacy inside a Corewell Health hospital, following the opening of a similar pharmacy inside Butterworth Hospital in 2015.
Circana's food and beverage market outlook highlights steady growth, stronger projections for 2025
Analysis highlights key trends and growth opportunities as the sector stabilizes and prepares for future challenges.
Stop & Shop announces plans to stop selling tobacco products
The grocer will exit tobacco sales this month and is hosting cigarette buyback events to encourage customers to quit smoking.
Rite Aid, Bartell Drugs now offering appointments for updated COVID-19 vaccine
“At Rite Aid, we know our trusted pharmacy teams will be relied upon this respiratory season to help prevent the spread of viruses, including COVID-19,” said Chief Pharmacy Officer Karen Staniforth.
Amgen teams with CVS to expand free LDL-testing nationwide
“Heart attack and stroke can be reduced through early detection and management of LDL-C levels,” said Creagh Milford, president, Retail Health, CVS Health.
Kroger-Albertsons merger goes on trial in an Oregon federal court
The FTC faces off against lawyers from Albertsons and Kroger in a fight over competition in the grocery channel.
Kroger Health offering flu, COVID and RSV vaccines during peak season and beyond
"Vaccines are a critical tool that can help prevent the spread of diseases, maintain public health, and are one of our best defenses against these diseases," said Colleen Lindholz, president, Kroger Health.
Congressman tours Discount Drug Mart store and pharmacy
The discussions with staff centered around PBM reform.