Pharmacy

Report: Rite Aid could close 400-500 stores under pending bankruptcy

By Russell Redman on Sep. 25, 2023

In talks on a Chapter 11 plan, the drug chain has proposed selling or allowing creditors to assume its remaining operations, according to the Wall Street Journal.

Kroger Health partnership to serve up medically tailored meals

By Russell Redman on Sep. 15, 2023

Collaboration with Performance Kitchen will offer nutritionally balanced, frozen meals to help people with chronic diseases better manage their conditions.

Giant Food expands its loyalty program to pharmacy department

By Diane Adam on Sep. 14, 2023

Shoppers at the regional supermarket chain can now earn points through qualifying pharmacy transactions.

Kroger CFO: $1.4B settlement resolves ‘substantially all opioid lawsuits and claims’

By Russell Redman on Sep. 12, 2023

Analyst calls the national agreement “relatively swift and painless” versus deals made by drug store chains.

CVS expands health care responsibilities for key executives

By Russell Redman on Sep. 08, 2023

Changes cover care delivery, pharmacy/wellness services and the patient experience and come amid efforts to retune the company's health care business model.

Walgreens Boots Alliance CEO Rosalind Brewer steps down

By Russell Redman on Sep. 01, 2023

Search for replacement begins as drug store giant names director Ginger Graham as interim CEO.

Medicare set to begin direct price negotiations with drugmakers

By Russell Redman on Aug. 30, 2023

The new program is expected to help slash the high cost of prescription medicines in the U.S. for consumers, pharmacies and benefit providers.

Walmart expands pharmacist duties with new testing, treatment program for common illnesses

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 29, 2023

Pharmacists in 12 states can now test shoppers for strep throat, the flu and COVID, offering both prescription and grocery-based cures.

Kroger, Bayer take aim at food and health care ‘deserts’ in rural areas

By Russell Redman on Aug. 28, 2023

“Take Care, Now” campaign eyes improved nutrition and primary care access and education in agricultural communities.

CVS launches new subsidiary for biosimilars

By Russell Redman on Aug. 25, 2023

Called Cordavis, the business unit will work with drug makers to bring “generic” biologic medications to market.

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