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Second Walmart Heath center opens
The second Walmart Health outlet opened in Calhoun, Ga. A range of affordable health services are available at the store. Walmart’s Sean Slovenski and Amber Bynum The stores health offerings include...
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WBA expands technology partnership
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) have expanded their partnership with the launch of a new operating model for WBA’s IT run and operational services....
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Rite Aid names Persaud executive VP, retail
CAMP HILL, Pa. – Rite Aid announced on Tuesday the appointment of Andre Persaud as executive vice president, retail. Persaud will lead the retail operations for more than 2,400 Rite Aid locations. His...
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Proactive “seekers” find solutions at NACDS regional
Anderson moderated a panel discussion that included (l-r) Justin Heiser, executive vice president, pharmacy, Thrifty White Pharmacy; Rebecca Bubel, president, Kinney Drugs, Inc.; Craig Norman, senior...
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Ashworth named president of Walgreens
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Richard Ashworth has been named president of the Walgreens drug chain, the largest component of Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA). In his new role, Ashworth, a 28-year Walgreens...
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NACDS: Congress must act now to reduce costs
ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) is welcoming the strongest signal yet by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) that a standardized pharmacy...
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WBA issues 2019 global sustainability report
LONDON — Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) announced on Tuesday the publication of its “Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report 2019,” which details the company’s global sustainability initiatives,...
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CVS Health beats Q4 earnings and revenue
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health reported Wednesday fourth-quarter earnings and revenue that beat Wall Street’s expectations, aided by higher sales in its pharmacy benefit management business. Larry...
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Pharmacy shines in NACDS literature program
ARLINGTON, Va. – The value of pharmacy is on display in the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Literature Program. Most recently, the third of three articles prepared by the University...
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Walmart reports sales gains for Q4
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart reported sales of $141.7 billion for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020, an increase of $12.9 billion, or about 2.1%, over the prior year period. Earnings and sales fell...
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Rx groups unite to fight PBMs
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) and the Arkansas Pharmacists Association (APA), along with the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) and the National Alliance...
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Albertsons teaming on diabetes care programs
NEW YORK — Dario Health Corp., a pioneer in the global digital therapeutics market, announced the launch of its digital therapeutics solution for managing chronic diseases such as diabetes and...
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NRF says consumers continue to drive economy
WASHINGTON — Retail sales should grow by 3.5% to 4.1% this year, according to a forecast released Wednesday by the National Retail Federation.The trade group is forecasting that sales in 2020 will top...
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Walmart+ being tested as rival to Amazon Prime
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart has been testing its own membership program to compete with Amazon Prime, according to published reports. Called Walmart+, the program could launch as soon as next month....
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NACDS urges high court to side with Arkansas on PBM regulations
WASHINGTON – An amicus brief by the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) urges the U.S. Supreme Court to stand by its precedents and uphold an Arkansas law that “prevents [pharmacy benefit...
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NKF, CVS Kidney Care team to promote kidney health
NEW YORK — The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) and CVS Kidney Care, a CVS Health Co., are partnering on a national campaign to raise awareness about kidney disease which affects approximately 37...
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CVS unveils COVID-19 resources for Aetna members
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health announced on Friday several steps to support Aetna members in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. “Supporting the health and well-being of our members and removing...
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Walgreens, Postmates expand delivery service
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Following a successful roll-out of Postmates on-demand delivery service of items available at select Walgreens stores in New York City and Brooklyn last October, Walgreens and...
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CVS acquires Schnucks’ pharmacy business
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Pharmacy and Schnucks have entered into a definitive agreement for CVS Pharmacy and certain of its subsidiaries to acquire Schnuck Markets retail and specialty pharmacy...
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Walgreens adds services during COVID-19 pandemic
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens is taking a number of steps in its stores and pharmacies across the U.S., and introducing additional services, to help support customers and patients during the COVID-19...
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