Clik here to view.
CVS opening standalone locations in Oregon
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Pharmacy celebrated the grand opening of its first-ever standalone store in Oregon with a ribbon cutting ceremony this week. The new store at 105 NW 13th Ave in Portland, OR, is...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Walgreens names Patrick McLean senior VP and CMO
DEERFIELD, Ill. – Walgreens announced Friday that Patrick McLean as senior vice president and chief marketing officer (CMO). In his role as CMO, McLean will be responsible for the vision, strategic...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Walgreens offers faster access to CGM devices
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens is launching a new billing solution to allow Medicare patients who use the Dexcom G6 Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) System to fill their prescription at any of its more...
View ArticleClik here to view.
CVS Health beats Q3 earnings forecast
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health turned in another impressive showing in the third quarter of 2019, as both adjusted earnings and revenues exceeded analysts’ estimates. Based on the solid performance,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Rite Aid Foundation donates to wildfire relief
CAMP HILL, Pa. – The Rite Aid Foundation announced Monday that a $75,000 donation will be distributed to the American Red Cross Los Angeles Region and American Red Cross Northern California Coastal...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Substance use disorder needs pharmacists’ help, NACDS says
ARLINGTON, Va.– Substance use disorder (SUD) treatment could benefit from pharmacists’ accessibility and expertise, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) wrote in detailed letters to 15...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Walgreens teams with United Nations Foundation
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens and the United Nations Foundation’s Shot@Life campaign announced Tuesday that the Walgreens Get a Shot. Give a Shot. program has helped provide 50 million life-saving...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Walgreens to open Medicare Service Centers
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens will open 14 UnitedHealthcare Medicare services centers in stores in five metropolitan areas as part of a multiyear agreement. “We are expanding access to UnitedHealthcare...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Shoppers Drug Mart and SilverCloud Health team
TORONTO — Shoppers Drug Mart announced a partnership with SilverCloud Health, a global leader in digital mental health solutions. The partnership will enable Canadian employers to include SilverCloud...
View ArticleClik here to view.
SDM expands medical cannabis online platform
TORONTO — Shoppers Drug Mart has expanded its online platform for the sale of medical cannabis to include Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island (PEI), New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Labrador, Manitoba,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
CVS reports successful first year of Aetna integration
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health announced Thursday it has successfully completed the first year of combined operations following the acquisition of Aetna in late 2018. The combined company has met or...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Walgreens, Neil Patrick Harris tackle the holidays
https://www.chaindrugreview.com/app/uploads/2019/12/NPH_WALGREENS_2.mp4 DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens is getting real this holiday season with the help of celebrity couple Neil Patrick Harris and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Pharmacy coalition applauds drug pricing act
WASHINGTON — A coalition of national pharmacy groups on Tuesday applauded the latest version of the bipartisan Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act, released Friday by the Senate Finance Committee,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Kroger and Walgreens form purchasing group
CINCINNATI — Building on a unique collaboration that first brought together Kroger Co.’s food and grocery experience with Walgreens’ expertise in health and beauty, the companies have formed a new...
View ArticleClik here to view.
WBA and McKesson to create German wholesale joint venture
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) and McKesson Corp. on Thursday signed an agreement to create a joint venture that will combine their respective pharmaceutical wholesale businesses in...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Walgreens designates 20 MS pharmacies
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Furthering its commitment to personalized patient care and continuing education for pharmacy staff, this month Walgreens has designated 20 locations as multiple sclerosis (MS)...
View ArticleClik here to view.
EnvisionRxOptions names Robson president
CAMP HILL, Pa. – EnvisionRxOptions, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Rite Aid and a leading pharmacy services and benefits company, announced Monday the appointment of Dan Robson as the company’s...
View ArticleClik here to view.
NRF report says Super Saturday will be huge
WASHINGTON — The Saturday before Christmas continues to be the biggest shopping day of the year , according to survey results released by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights &...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Rite Aid Q3 results beat expectations
CAMP HILL, Pa. — Rite Aid Corp. Thursday reported better-than-expected third quarter sales and earnings. The company also narrowed its fiscal 2020 earnings forecast while maintaining its revenue...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Retail sales rose 3.4% this holiday season
PURCHASE, N.Y. – Retailers had much to cheer about this holiday season. According to Mastercard SpendingPulse, holiday retail sales increased 3.4% with online sales growing 18.8% compared to 2018....
View Article