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Walgreens kicks off annual flu shot push
DEERFIELD, Ill. — As the nation enters the back-to-school season, Walgreens has launched its yearly flu vaccination campaign. The drug chain said Monday that it’s offering flu shots on a walk-in basis...
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Rite Aid commences flu vaccination drive
CAMP HILL, Pa. — With the start of flu season just around the corner in the fall, Rite Aid Corp. has begun its annual immunization push by offering walk-in flu shots daily. The drug chain said Tuesday...
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Fred’s appoints new chief merchant
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Bryan Pugh has resigned as chief merchant at Fred’s Inc. and has been replaced by Mary Lou Gardner. Mary Lou Gardner Fred’s said late Tuesday that Gardner takes over Pugh’s role as...
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Rite Aid, EnvisionRx start 90-day at retail program
CAMP HILL, Pa. — A new prescription drug program from Rite Aid Corp. and its EnvisionRx pharmacy benefit management arm gives patients with chronic conditions more flexibility in getting their...
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Fred’s creates pharmacy COO post
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Timothy Liebmann has been promoted to chief operating officer of pharmacy, a newly created position, at Fred’s Inc. Timothy Liebmann Fred’s said late Thursday that Liebmann succeeds...
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Walgreens links rewards card with Android Pay
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens has integrated its Balance Rewards customer loyalty program with Google’s Android Pay mobile payment platform. Customers add their Balance Rewards card information to the...
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RediClinic to open co-branded clinics in N.J.
CAMP HILL, Pa. — Rite Aid Corp.’s RediClinic has formed a joint venture with New Jersey health system Hackensack Meridian Health to open co-branded retail clinics. Plans call for the first of 10...
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Loblaw to acquire medical records company QHR
BRAMPTON, Ontario — Loblaw Cos. has agreed to acquire Canadian health care technology company QHR for $170 million. QHR is a leader in the electronic medical records (EMR) market, providing software...
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WBA exercises second tranche of warrants to purchase AmerisourceBergen shares
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. said on Friday that it had agreed with AmerisourceBergen Corp. to amend the second tranche of warrants held by WBA to purchase AmerisourceBergen common...
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Walgreens, Prime Therapeutics form alliance
DEERFIELD, Ill., and ST. PAUL, Minn. — Walgreens has entered into a long-term alliance with Prime Therapeutics, the nation’s fourth-largest pharmacy benefit manager, that will include the creation of...
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Bloom succeeds Shore as CEO of Fred’s
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Fred’s Inc. president and chief operating officer Michael Bloom has been named as chief executive officer, succeeding Jerry Shore, who is retiring. Bloom takes the CEO reins effective...
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FDA labeling changes target Rx misuse
SILVER SPRING, Md. — Citing dangers from combined use, the Food and Drug Administration is requiring classwide changes to labeling for opioid analgesics, prescription opioid cough products and...
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Walmart makes health care a strategic pillar
Walmart’s George Riedl: “Health and wellness can certainly be a needle mover for the company in the future.” BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart’s health and wellness division is poised to play a prominent...
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WBA ups store sell-off estimate for Rite Aid deal
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) said it’s working on store divestiture scenarios with the Federal Trade Commission to gain clearance for its $17.2 billion deal to acquire Rite Aid...
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DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens and EnvisionRx are launching a new prescription drug program called Rx90 that is designed to give patients with chronic conditions more flexibility in getting their...
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Walgreens launches teledermatology service
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens has launched an online skin care platform that includes a telehealth service for dermatological conditions. Walgreens Skin Care Answers is offered via the drug chain’s...
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Rite Aid reports declined 2Q earnings, retail sales
CAMP HILL, Pa. — Despite an uptick in total sales, lower drug reimbursement rates and script count trimmed profits at Rite Aid Corp. for its fiscal 2017 second quarter. Rite Aid also said Thursday...
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CVS goes national with Curbside Pickup
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — Following three pilots launched in the spring, CVS Pharmacy is rolling out its CVS Curbside Pickup service to more than 4,000 stores. Plans call for the free service, accessed via...
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Brindley: Walgreens is reinventing beauty
VERNON HILLS, Ill. — Walgreens’ vision to recreate the beauty shopping experience is becoming a reality at many of its stores. Lauren Brindley Aiming to be the destination of choice for today’s beauty...
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Pharmacy stakeholders unite against DIR fees
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — A group of 99 pharmacy retailers, suppliers and organizations applauded House and Senate lawmakers for introducing legislation to clamp down on retroactive direct and indirect...
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