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Rite Aid announces leadership restructuring
CAMP HILL, PA – Rite Aid Corp. announced Tuesday a leadership transition plan and an organizational restructuring to better align its structure with the company’s operations and to reduce costs. John...
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WBA names Dixon global controller
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Heather Dixon has been named senior vice president, global controller and chief accounting officer by Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc, effective March 18. Dixon will join WBA from Aetna...
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NACDS lauds bill to mitigate opioid abuse
ARLINGTON, Va.— The National Association of Chain Drug Stores Friday welcomed Senate legislation that would limit to a seven-day supply the initial prescriptions of opioids for acute pain — a move...
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Study: O-T-Cs save health care system billions
Scott Melville WASHINGTON — Over-the-counter (O-T-C) medicines save the U.S. health care system nearly $146 billion a year, a new study has found. The report, “Value of O-T-C Medicines to the U.S....
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CVS fights rise of e-cigarette use at colleges
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — As part of its commitment to building healthier communities, CVS Health Tuesday announced more than $1.4 million in new giving through the CVS Health Foundation to 82 U.S. colleges...
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NACDS launches online resource tool
ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Wednesday announced the online “NACDS Optimizing Care Process Guide,” a resource for states, pharmacies and others seeking to...
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Rite Aid stockholders approve reverse stock split
CAMP HILL, PA – Rite Aid Corp. announced that its stockholders approved a reverse stock split of the company’s common stock at Thursday’s special meeting of stockholders. According to preliminary...
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CVS begins selling CBD products in eight states
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS has begun carrying CBD products in selected stores in eight states: Alabama, California, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, and Tennessee. The chain is stocking...
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Charlie Hartig named CEO of Hartig Drug
DUBUQUE, Iowa — Charlie Hartig has been named chief executive officer of Hartig Drug Co. Charlie Hartig Charlie Hartig is a veteran of companies including CVS Health, Omnicare, and Express Scripts. As...
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U.S. News, Aetna rank healthiest communities
WASHINGTON – Douglas County, Colo., is the healthiest community in America, according to the 2019 Healthiest Communities rankings by U.S. News & World Report, released Tuesday in collaboration with...
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NACDS commends Kentucky e-prescribing law
ARLINGTON, Va.—The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Wednesday commended the enactment of an electronic prescribing bill (HB 342) that would require the vast majority of prescriptions...
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Walgreens to stock CBD products in 1,500 stores
DEERFIELD, Ill.— Walgreens reported Wednesday it will sell CBD creams, patches and sprays in nearly 1,500 stores in select states. The drugstore chain will sell the cannabis-based products in Oregon,...
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Albertsons names Sankaran president and CEO
BOISE, Idaho — Albertsons Cos. announced Friday that Vivek Sankaran, chief executive officer of PepsiCo Foods, North America, has been named the new president and CEO of Albertsons Cos., effective...
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Brian Tyler becomes McKesson’s new CEO
IRVING, Texas — Veteran McKesson leader, Brian Tyler, has become the company’s new chief executive officer Monday, succeeding John Hammergren. Hammergren has served as the company’s top executive...
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WBA has “most difficult quarter” in its history
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Promising an aggressive response to “the most difficult quarter” Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. has had since its creation, executive vice chairman and CEO Stefano Pessina said the...
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CVS launches same-day Rx delivery nationwide
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Pharmacy announced Thursday that it is now offering prescription delivery within hours in addition to their 1-2 day prescription delivery service available nationwide. The...
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Speakers to bring new insights to NACDS annual
Former Speaker of the House of Representatives Paul Ryan (R, Wis.), Pulitzer Prize-winning author Doris Kearns Goodwin and Former Senator Jeff Flake (R, Ariz.) are set to speak at the 2019 NACDS...
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Rite Aid launches new Rx drug safety program
CAMP HILL, Pa. — In an effort to help combat teen drug abuse and misuse in Oregon state, The Rite Aid Foundation is bringing the Prescription Drug Safety program, an innovative digital course about...
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NACDS praises Colorado e-prescribing law
ARLINGTON, Va.—The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Monday praised Colorado’s enactment of an electronic prescribing bill (SB19-079) that would require prescriptions for controlled...
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Walgreens, VillageMD to offer primary care services
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens and VillageMD, a leading national provider of primary care, Wednesday announced a collaboration focused on providing adult patients in the Houston community with a...
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