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Publix Pharmacy fills 100 millionth free Rx
LAKELAND, Fla. — Publix Pharmacy recently filled its 100 millionth free prescription as part of its free medication program. Dain Rusk “We are proud to provide a service that helps our customers afford...
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Walgreens gets first enterprise-wide URAC specialty pharmacy accreditation
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens has earned the first enterprise-wide URAC accreditation in Specialty Pharmacy for its more than 300 Walgreens community-based specialty pharmacies located in the United...
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Walgreens names new chief medical officer
DEERFIELD, Ill. – Walgreens announced Monday that Dr. Kevin Ban has become its new Chief Medical Officer (CMO). In his role as CMO, Dr. Ban is assuming leadership of the Walgreens clinical office,...
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Shoppers Drug Mart’s Leger is Retailer of the Year
Jeff Leger TORONTO — Jeff Leger began his career as a pharmacist, and what he learned then very much informs what he does now as president of Shoppers Drug Mart (Shoppers). “Pharmacy, other than the...
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Walmart Health earns accolade as Store of the Year
DALLAS, Ga. — About a 40-minute drive from Atlanta’s Hartsfield Jackson International Airport, in a community that bears little resemblance to the Texas city that shares the same name, a new health...
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WBA Q1 results miss projections
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens Boots Alliance’s first quarter results fell short of Wall Street’s forecast. Stefano Pessina Adjusted earnings per share for the period ended November 30 were $1.37, while...
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Sansone acclaimed for lifetime achievement at CVS
Judy Sansone WOONSOCKET, R.I. — Judy Sansone has seen a lot of changes during the course of her diverse career at CVS Health and, in many cases, she has helped play a major role in the evolution of...
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Lewis Drug named Regional Chain of the Year
Mark Griffin SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Since 1942, family-owned Lewis Drug has been providing shoppers in South Dakota, Iowa and Minnesota with quality prescription and over-the-counter drugs complemented...
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WBA honored as top innovator
Alex Gourlay DEERFIELD, Ill. — During its 119-year history, a spirit of innovation has always been a part of Walgreens’ DNA — from the introduction of child-resistant prescription containers to the...
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Hourican leaving CVS to head Sysco
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Pharmacy president Kevin Hourican is leaving the company to become president and CEO of food service company Sysco Corp. Kevin Hourican “Retail pharmacy and the role pharmacists...
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Walgreens provides relief efforts in Puerto Rico
DEERFIELD, Ill. – Walgreens is supporting relief efforts in Puerto Rico as many communities work to recover in the aftermath of earthquakes that impacted the region last week. Beginning Wednesday, Jan....
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CVS assisting customers affected by earthquakes in Puerto Rico
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health is committed to filling prescriptions, providing pharmacy services and providing other assistance in Puerto Ricofollowing the trio of catastrophic earthquakes recorded...
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NRF reports 2019 holiday sales were up 4.1%
WASHINGTON – Holiday retail sales during 2019 grew 4.1% over the same period in 2018 to $730.2 billion, the National Retail Federation said this week. The numbers exclude automobile dealers, gasoline...
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Walmart’s chief merchant Bratspies departing
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart said on Friday that chief merchant Steve Bratspies is leaving the company. Bratspies has been the company’s chief merchandising officer for more than four years, a key...
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Rite Aid Foundation welcomes KidCents charities
CAMP HILL, Pa. – The Rite Aid Foundation welcomed 481 nonprofits to its 2020 KidCents class – it’s largest ever – and awarded more than $2.4 million to support the charities that advance the health...
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CVS Health debuts HealthHUBs in Tampa area
TAMPA, Fla. — People in the Greater Tampa area can now experience health care that is simple, convenient and affordable with the debut Tuesday of HealthHUB, CVS Health’s new store design in nine CVS...
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CVS opens HealthHUBs in Philadelphia, New Jersey
PHILADELPHIA — CVS Health rolled out its new HealthHUB store design in 13 CVS Pharmacy locations in Philadelphia and southern New Jersey. During a ribbon-cutting event Thursday at the company’s...
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CVS cofounder Ralph Hoagland III passes away
NEW YORK — Ralph Hoagland III, a serial entrepreneur who helped create CVS, America’s largest drug chain, died Friday. He was 86. Hoagland died from complications due to posterior cortical atrophy, a...
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CVS supporting women’s heart health
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — As part of its continued support of the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Go Red for Women movement during American Heart Month, CVS Health announced Tuesday it will be offering...
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CVS unveils RxZERO solution for diabetes patients
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health announced Wednesday a new solution eliminating member out-of-pocket costs associated with all diabetes prescription medications, including insulin. Offered through the...
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