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Pharmacies to Get COVID-19 Vaccines Directly From Federal Government

 By Christine LaFave Grace on Feb. 02, 2021

Walmart says its pharmacies are ready to go; FMI praises the move to expand vaccination access.

Retailers

SpartanNash Readies COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution

 By WGB Staff on Jan. 29, 2021

Waiting on COVID-19 vaccines, SpartanNash announces policies and protocols for vaccine distribution.

Wellness

What Walmart Will and Won't Do to Encourage COVID-19 Vaccinations

By Christine LaFave Grace on Jan. 25, 2021

The retailer said it's ready to support mass distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, including in rural and underserved areas where it already is a go-to.

Retailers

U.S. Justice Department Sues Walmart, Alleging It Contributed to Opioid Crisis

By WGB Staff on Dec. 22, 2020

The Justice Department seeks civil penalties that could total in the billions; Walmart says lawsuit is "riddled with factual inaccuracies."

Retailers

Amazon Launches Online Pharmacy, New Savings Program

By Jennifer Strailey on Nov. 17, 2020

Amazon.com introduces Amazon Pharmacy and a Prime prescription savings benefit, which it says saves members up to 80% off generic and 40% off brand-name medications when paying without insurance.

Retailers

4 Ways Rite Aid Is Reimaging Retail Pharmacy

By Kristina Hurtig on Nov. 09, 2020

Drug store chain placing an emphasis on whole health with its new “Stores of the Future.”

Retailers

Wakefern/ShopRite Fined for Pharmacy Data Violations

By WGB Staff on Nov. 05, 2020

Two ShopRite store owners and its cooperative wholesaler have agreed to pay $235,000 in fines and adopt new privacy procedures following a 2016 incident of pharmacy equipment that was improperly discarded.

Retailers

Walmart Sues DOJ and DEA, Seeking Clarity in Opioid Flap

By WGB Staff on Oct. 23, 2020

The retailer asserts that federal authorities are "chasing headlines" by threatening to hold pharmacies liable for pill-mill scripts.

Retailers

Hy-Vee Offers Free COVID-19 Testing at 11 Locations

By Kat Martin on Aug. 25, 2020

Drive-thru pharmacies at 11 of the retailer's locations are providing testing by appointment.

Retailers

Wegmans Pharmacy Earns Top Honors in Customer Satisfaction

By WGB Staff on Aug. 05, 2020

The retailer ranked the highest in supermarket pharmacies in J.D. Power’s 2020 U.S. Pharmacy Study for the third year.

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