June 8, 2017 by Brian Bossetta
Alisa Ulrey, CVS Pharmacy, opioid abuse epidemic, pharmacy robberies, Phil Plummer, time-delay safes
Pharmacy, Retail News, Technology
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — In line with its efforts to fight the opioid abuse epidemic, CVS Pharmacy has rolled out time-delay safes in Ohio and Kentucky to prevent robberies of controlled substances. CVS said it has deployed the technology in more than 170 locations in the Cincinnati, Columbus and Dayton, Ohio, markets, as well as in nearby
June 5, 2017 by Brian Bossetta
2017 NACDS Total Store Expo, Jim Whitman, Meet the Market, Meet the Retailer, NACDS, National Association of Chain Drug Stores, Total Store Expo, Vision 2028
2017, Issue 06-05-2017, Issues, News
ARLINGTON, Va. — A suite of tools is available for attendees prepping for the 2017 NACDS Total Store Expo in San Diego, says Jim Whitman, senior vice president of member programs and services for the National Association of Chain Drug Stores. This year’s event will be held August 19 through August 22 at the San
May 15, 2017 by Brian Bossetta
Bill Ladwig, Lewis Drug, Melanoma Monday
2017, Issue 05-15-2017, Issues, News
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — As part of its continuing efforts to serve the community, Lewis Drug hosted Melanoma Monday at its location here on May 1. During the annual event, 143 people were screened free by dermatologists from Sanford Dermatology, Avera Dermatology and Dakota Dermatology, according to Bill Ladwig, senior vice president of professional services
May 15, 2017 by Brian Bossetta
Brian Owens, CVS Health, Kantar Health, Kantar Retail, Kantar Retail Health and Wellness Conference, Lynette Cooke, Michelle Potorski, MinuteClinic
2017, Issue 05-15-2017, Issues, News
JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Retailers in the U.S. are sitting on a gold mine of health and wellness opportunities, but they need to know where and how to dig. This was the essential theme of the Kantar Retail Health and Wellness Conference held here last month. By 2025, according to Kantar, health and wellness has
May 9, 2017 by Brian Bossetta
Gillette, Gillette On Demand, Gillette Shave Club, men's shaving
Supplier News
BOSTON — Every guy knows that buying shaving blades is not only a hassle but expensive, which helps to explain the rise of shave clubs. Now Gillette, which has its own club, has made buying blades even more convenient — and less costly. Through Gillette On Demand, its new direct-to-consumer online service, the company offers
April 28, 2017 by Brian Bossetta
Health Mart, Health Mart Pathway, Health Mart pharmacies, Health Mart University, ideaShare 2017, McKesson, myHealthMart, Steve Courtman
Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Retail News
SAN FRANCISCO — Health Mart’s Pathway to Better Pharmacy Performance and Profit is helping its more than 4,800 stores shift clinical pharmacy operations and performance to improve their financials and grow their business, says president Steve Courtman. Introduced at last year’s McKesson ideaShare meeting in Chicago, the Health Mart Pathway provides a step-by-step road map to
April 27, 2017 by Brian Bossetta
2017 NACDS Annual Meeting, Kathleen Jaeger, NACDS, NACDS Foundation, pharmacy patient care
Pharmacy, Retail News
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has awarded $230,000 in scholarships and grants through its 2017 NACDS Foundation Scholarship Program. Announced during the NACDS Annual Meeting in Scottsdale, Ariz., this week, six grants of $20,000 each were award to applicants for innovative education programs, including two in the name of industry
April 26, 2017 by Brian Bossetta
Betsy Walker, Cardinal Health, Cardinal Health Foundation, Drug Enforcement Administration, Generation Rx, Medication Disposal Grant Program, National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, Ohio State University College of Pharmacy, prescription drug abuse, Steve Lawrence
Pharmacy, Supplier News
DUBLIN, Ohio — As part of its effort to fight prescription drug abuse, the Cardinal Health Foundation is urging the public to participate in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday. The event, held April 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and hosted by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), aims to help prevent medication abuse
April 24, 2017 by Brian Bossetta
Healthy Outcomes Diabetes Support, RxMedSync, Thrifty White Healthy Outcomes, Thrifty White Pharmacy, Tim Weippert
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News
PLYMOUTH, Minn. — At Thrifty White Pharmacy, it’s “all about the patients and healthy outcomes,” according to chief operating officer Tim Weippert. “Our pharmacy teams are patient focused, driving adherence, patients’ health and outcomes, resulting in reductions in total costs of care,” Weippert says of the regional drug chain, which has more than 90
April 24, 2017 by Brian Bossetta
Care Pharmacies, Michael Wysong
Business, Leading Headlines, Retail News
LINTHICUM, Md. — The unique operating model of Care Pharmacies Cooperative has been the key to the company’s record growth, says chief executive officer Michael Wysong. The company’s unique operating structure, he says, allows its members to take full advantage of the logistical and operational efficiencies of the chain while maintaining their uniqueness as independent
April 22, 2017 by Brian Bossetta
Bartell Drugs, Christina Ree, pharmacy services
2017, Issue 04-24-2017, Issues, News
SEATTLE — In an effort to bring more accessible and affordable health care to its customers, as well as its employees, Bartell Drugs has expanded its range of pharmacy services to include treatment for a host of noncritical medical services. Starting last month, 12 of the company’s more than 64 stores began offering treatment for
April 22, 2017 by Brian Bossetta
Atul Kavthekar, Diplomat Pharmacy, Phil Hagerman, specialty pharmacies
2017, Issue 04-24-2017, Issues, News
FLINT, Mich. — Starting May 1, one of the leading independent specialty pharmacies will have a new chief financial officer. Diplomat Pharmacy recently announced the appointment of Atul Kavthekar as CFO and treasurer. Kavthekar, according to Diplomat, has demonstrated financial and strategic leadership in his previous roles in the technology, health care and investment banking
April 3, 2017 by Brian Bossetta
Fruth Pharmacy, Jack Fruth, Lynne Fruth
2017, Issue 04-03-2017, Issues, Leading Headlines, News, Retail News
POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — Not long after Jack Fruth, the founder of Fruth Pharmacy, died in 2005, his daughter Lynne Fruth had to make a decision: continue her successful career in education or take the reins of her father’s business. In 2009, Fruth was elected chair of Fruth Corp., a position that would pose more
April 3, 2017 by Brian Bossetta
Bartell Drugs, CareClinic, Christina Ree, Kaiser Permanente, specialty pharmacy
2017, Issue 04-03-2017, Issues, News
SEATTLE — Bartell Drugs, America’s oldest family-owned pharmacy, has launched a new specialty pharmacy service that personalizes health care for those experiencing conditions requiring specialized medications. “Being diagnosed and entering treatment can be overwhelming,” states Bartells clinical programs manager Christina Ree. “Our specialty pharmacy program helps take the fear out of the process and replaces