March 1, 2021 by Jeffrey Woldt
Video Forum Sandra Hanna Neighbourhood Pharmacies
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Like their counterparts in the U.S., members of the Neighbourhood Pharmacy Association of Canada are working to maximize the impact of the profession on people’s health. In this week’s Video Forum, Sandra Hanna, Neighbourhood Pharmacies CEO, talks about the organization’s priorities, which include expanding the scope of pharmacy practice, strengthening the pharmaceutical supply chain, and
February 22, 2021 by Jeffrey Woldt
AmerisourceBergen, Chain Drug Review's Video Forum, laire Biermaas and vice president of strategic solutions Mike Amante
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In this week’s Video Forum, AmerisourceBergen group vice president of corporate partnerships Claire Biermaas and vice president of strategic solutions Mike Amante discuss the health services company’s efforts to cement its position as an essential partner for its top customers. The executives outline how AmerisourceBergen’s design thinking process results in a shared strategic vision.
February 15, 2021 by Jeffrey Woldt
Roz Brewer, Stefano Pessina, WBA
February 15, 2021, Opinion
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Stefano Pessina is bullish about the future of Walgreens Boots Alliance in the wake of Rosalind Brewer’s appointment to succeed him as the company’s chief executive officer. A former CEO of Walmart’s Sam’s Club division and currently chief operating officer and group president at Starbucks Corp., Brewer will join WBA on March
February 15, 2021 by Jeffrey Woldt
Amerisource Bergen
February 15, 2021, Leading Headlines, News, Pharmacy
CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. — Two decades ago AmeriSource Health merged with Bergen Brunswig to form AmerisourceBergen, one of the nation’s premier pharmaceutical distributors. Today the company, now a $185 billion global diversified health care services provider, is working to forge closer ties with its biggest customers in a bid to improve patient care and drive business.
February 8, 2021 by Jeffrey Woldt
Biden administration, Chain Drug Review's Video Forum, NACDS, Steve Anderson
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With the Biden administration and the 117th Congress in place, we asked Steve Anderson, president and chief executive officer of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores, to share his thoughts about the current state of the nation’s government and politics, and what it means for retail pharmacy. Implications of last month’s riot on
February 1, 2021 by Jeffrey Woldt
Chain Drug Review's Video Forum, Kearney, Todd Huseby
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Todd Huseby, partner and leader of the consumer health care sector at Kearney, examines the implications of some key recent developments for pharmacy retailers. COVID-19’s effect on shoppers, Amazon’s move into the prescription drug business, the emergence of other e-commerce challengers, and changes at CVS Health and Walgreens Boots Alliance are among the subjects
February 1, 2021 by Jeffrey Woldt
B. Douglas Hoey, DIR fees, Fruth Pharmacy, Lynne Fruth, Medicare Part D, National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA)
February 1, 2021, Opinion
After several years of unsuccessful efforts by pharmacy advocates to persuade members of Congress and the executive branch to put an end to inequities in direct and indirect remuneration under Medicare Part D, the National Community Pharmacists Association is taking the fight to court. NCPA last month filed a lawsuit against the Department of Health
January 27, 2021 by Jeffrey Woldt
Roz Brewer, Stefano Pessina, Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA)
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DEERFIELD, Ill. — Stefano Pessina is bullish about the future of Walgreens Boots Alliance in the wake of Rosalind Brewer’s appointment to succeed him as the company’s chief executive officer. A former CEO of Walmart’s Sam’s Club division and currently chief operating officer and group president at Starbucks Corp., Brewer will join WBA on March
January 26, 2021 by Jeffrey Woldt
Roz Brewer, WBA
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DEERFIELD, Ill. – Roz Brewer, who most recently served as chief operating officer and group president at Starbucks Corp., has been appointed chief executive officer of Walgreens Boots Alliance, effective March 15. She will succeed Stefano Pessina and also join the WBA board of directors. In that role, Brewer will be the only African-American woman
January 25, 2021 by Jeffrey Woldt
Chain Drug Review's Video Forum, George Rafferty president of corporate partnerships at AmerisourceBergen
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In this week’s Video Forum, George Rafferty, president of corporate partnerships at AmerisourceBergen, discusses the drug wholesaler’s innovative go-to-market strategy. The new model aims to provide customers with top-notch day-to-day support, while at the same time fostering more strategic, long-term relationships.
January 18, 2021 by Jeffrey Woldt
AmerisourceBergen, Stefano Pessina, WBA
January 18, 2021, Opinion
Walgreens Boots Alliance and AmerisourceBergen earlier this month took the next but far from final step in their long-standing partnership, when the former agreed to sell the latter most of Alliance Healthcare. Valued at some $6.5 billion, the deal will bring AmerisourceBergen’s pharmaceutical distribution and health care solutions business to 13 countries, mostly in Europe,
January 15, 2021 by Jeffrey Woldt
Alex Gourlay, Walgreens, WBA
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DEERFIELD, Ill.— Walgreens Boots Alliance has shifted into high gear since the start of 2021. Building on a foundation that it painstakingly laid in recent years, the company has unleashed a salvo of initiatives designed to buttress its central role in health care and retailing. Following the realignment of its partnership with AmerisourceBergen — a
January 11, 2021 by Jeffrey Woldt
Kevin Holt chief executive officer of Ahold USA, Video Forum
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In this week’s Video Forum, Kevin Holt, chief executive officer of Ahold Delhaize USA, talks about significant changes under way at the company. Major investments in existing stores, the enhancement of omnichannel capabilities, and the shift to self-distribution are among the subjects addressed.
January 7, 2021 by Jeffrey Woldt
AmerisourceBerge, Stefano Pessina, Walgreens Boots Alliance
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DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens Boots Alliance and AmerisourceBergen yesterday took the next but far from final step in their long-standing partnership, when the former agreed to sell the latter most of Alliance Healthcare. Valued at some $6.5 billion, the deal will bring AmerisourceBergen’s pharmaceutical distribution and health care solutions business to 13 countries, mostly in