Pharmacy

Kroger extends PBM coverage with Prime Therapeutics

By Russell Redman on Dec. 21, 2022

The renewal comes as Kroger Co. pharmacies are set to exit the Express Scripts network at year-end due to a contract impasse.

Kroger

Kroger's contract dispute with Express Scripts to cost the grocer $100M

By Russell Redman on Dec. 05, 2022

Supermarket giant called the terms in the PBM’s latest pharmacy provider proposal "far out of line."

Walmart

Walmart agrees to $3.1B opioid settlement

By Heather Lalley on Nov. 15, 2022

If approved, the settlement would put an end to the bulk of the state, local and tribal lawsuits filed against the nation’s largest retailer over the sale and distribution of the addictive drugs.

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Walmart, CVS, Walgreens Pharmacies Ordered to Pay More than $650M in Opioid Case

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 18, 2022

An Ohio judge this week said the pharmacies must give the money to two counties to “abate the opioid nuisance they caused.” Walmart said it will appeal the ruling.

Retailers

Save Mart And Lucky Stores Get Rid of Their Pharmacies

By Jeniece Drake on Aug. 16, 2022

The Save Mart Companies is moving its pharmacy services to Walgreens, the retailer announced.

Retailers

Publix Pharmacy Adds Curbside Pickup in Select Stores

By Diane Adam on Aug. 10, 2022

“Our customers enjoy the convenience of curbside pickup for their grocery orders, so we are excited to add prescriptions to that offering,” says Publix VP of Pharmacy Dain Rusk.

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