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Pharmacy groups hail Supreme Court’s Rutledge decision

Pharmacy groups hail Supreme Court’s Rutledge decision

ARLINGTON, Va. – Pharmacy groups including the National Association of Chain Drug Stores Thursday hailed the Supreme Court’s unanimous decision  in Rutledge, Attorney General of Arkansas v. Pharmaceutical Care Management Association. The decision upholds an Arkansas law that, according to NACDS’ amicus brief, “prevents [pharmacy benefit manager] PBM contracts from reimbursing pharmacies at low rates

CVS Health increases access to flu vaccines in communities of need

CVS Health increases access to flu vaccines in communities of need

WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health is supporting a nearly $3 million commitment to increasing access to flu vaccines for underserved communities throughout the country. Through its Project Health initiative, CVS Health is contributing $2 million to the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC) to help distribute flu vaccines to those who may otherwise not have access.

Walgreens rolls out Flu Index for the 2020-2021 flu season

Walgreens rolls out Flu Index for the 2020-2021 flu season

DEERFIELD, Ill. – During National Influenza Vaccination Week, Walgreens has launched the Walgreens Flu Index for the 2020-2021 season to help communities track flu activity in their area and serve as a reminder to get vaccinated against the flu. With COVID-19 cases continuing to surge across the country, health experts are encouraging flu shots to

CVS Health and CVS Health Foundation announce nearly $1.25 million in grants

CVS Health and CVS Health Foundation announce nearly $1.25 million in grants

WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health and the CVS Health Foundation  announced on Tuesday a total of nearly $1.25 million in grants to help underserved communities in Ohio increase access to food and health care. CVS Health will provide $1 million to free and charitable clinics in Ohio to increase access to telehealth services in coordination with the National Association of Free and

Video Forum: Dan Leonard, Association for Accessible Medicines

Video Forum: Dan Leonard, Association for Accessible Medicines

  Dan Leonard, longtime leader of the National Pharmaceutical Council who became CEO of the Association for Accessible Medicines in September, discusses the impact of generic medications on health care, and the challenges and opportunities facing the industry. Among the issues addressed are generics’ role in treating COVID-19 patients, the emergence of biosimilars, and the

Hy-Vee to hire 1,000 pharmacy technicians

Hy-Vee to hire 1,000 pharmacy technicians

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Hy-Vee, Inc. announced on Friday it is seeking to hire 1,000 pharmacy technicians across its eight-state region. The company is increasing its pharmacy workforce as it continues to expand its COVID-19 testing services and prepares for the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine. Hy-Vee is hiring both full- and part-time licensed

Walgreens introduces Walgreens Advertising Group

Walgreens introduces Walgreens Advertising Group

DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens announced today the launch of the Walgreens Advertising Group, a modern, full-service, personalization-driven advertising offering rooted in insights and rich first-party data. Walgreens Advertising Group (wag) aims to help brands maximize ROI through data-led execution and optimization on Walgreens owned platforms and through other external brand-safe channels. By combining the scale

Walgreens and VillageMD to open additional clinics

Walgreens and VillageMD to open additional clinics

DEERFIELD, Ill. – Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) and VillageMD announced on Wednesday plans to open the next 40 new Village Medical at Walgreens full-service primary care clinics by the end of next summer. The news comes on the heels of a successful pilot that began in Houston last year and will eventually lead to hundreds

Rite Aid Foundation supporting 480 charities on Giving Tuesday

Rite Aid Foundation supporting 480 charities on Giving Tuesday

CAMP HILL, Pa. – As philanthropists large and small come together today for Giving Tuesday – the global generosity movement that has taken on added significance during the COVID-19 pandemic – The Rite Aid Foundation is investing $4.8 million in grant funding to 480 local nonprofit organizations in Rite Aid communities as part of its annual holiday

Rite Aid updates COVID-19 testing program

Rite Aid updates COVID-19 testing program

CAMP HILL, Pa. — To continue to provide its customers with an essential service during the pandemic, Rite Aid  is updating its COVID-19 testing program through its partnership with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Effective immediately, no-charge testing at Rite Aid’s existing testing sites will be expanded to individuals 13 years

Rite Aid announces partnerships to help young people

Rite Aid announces partnerships to help young people

CAMP HILL, Pa. – As the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbates community-level health challenges, especially for underserved and vulnerable populations, The Rite Aid Foundation is partnering with two leading organizations, Girls on the Run International and SeriousFun Children’s Network (SeriousFun), to support the health and wellness of children today and into the future. The Rite Aid Foundation

CVS Health names Neela Montgomery president of CVS Pharmacy

CVS Health names Neela Montgomery president of CVS Pharmacy

WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health announced today that Neela Montgomery has been named executive vice president and president of CVS Pharmacy/Retail, effective November 30, 2020. Montgomery will oversee the company’s 10,000 pharmacies across the United States. “Neela is a seasoned retail industry leader with extensive digital and e-commerce experience,” said Karen Lynch, who will become president and

Critical issues in retail pharmacy

Critical issues in retail pharmacy

Key leaders in community pharmacy recently assembled for a roundtable sponsored by Chain Drug Review to discuss the profession’s impact on health care during the COVID-19 outbreak and beyond. In these highlights from the meeting, panelists from the retailing, pharmaceutical manufacturing and technology sides of the business address the industry’s response to the pandemic, the

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