June 7, 2019 by Chain Drug Review
Doug McMillon, Greg Foran, Sen. Bernie Sanders, Walmart, Walmart wrapped up its annual shareholders’ week activities
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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Walmart wrapped up its annual shareholders’ week activities on Friday with a celebration of the company’s associates as “extraordinary people doing extraordinary things.” Brett Biggs, executive vice president and chief financial officer, credited Walmart’s 2.2 million associates worldwide with helping fulfill founder Sam Walton’s vision for Walmart as a merchant serving the
June 4, 2019 by Chain Drug Review
CVS Health, Eva Boratto, HealthHUBs, Larry Merlo
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WOONSOCKET, R.I. — The executive team of CVS Health on Tuesday outlined a series of transformation initiatives at its 2019 Investor Day event, showing how the company plans to accelerate enterprise growth, simplify a consumer health system that is confusing and inconvenient, and position the company for long-term growth and increased shareholder value. The company also
May 30, 2019 by Chain Drug Review
Bill Renz, Bryan Everett, Erik Keptner, Rite Aid Corp., Wakefern Food Corp.
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CAMP HILL, PA. — Rite Aid Corp. announced on Thursday that Erik Keptner, a proven leader with more than 20 years’ experience in retail marketing, has been named to the newly created position of senior vice president and chief marketing and merchandising officer, effective June 24, 2019. In this position, Keptner will be responsible for
May 28, 2019 by Chain Drug Review
Collaboration for Cancer Prevention, European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer, Macmillan Cancer Support, Ornella Barra, Research and Support, Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, Walgreens Boots Alliance
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DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens Boots Alliance has entered into a charitable partnership with European and American cancer organizations “to support people living with cancer at all moments of their journey.” The Collaboration for Cancer Prevention, Research and Support will cooperate on initiatives to develop and support innovative cancer research infrastructure and share best practices to
May 24, 2019 by Chain Drug Review
DIR fee reform, Hy-Vee, NACDS, Randy Edeker
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WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Hy-Vee on Friday expressed dismay that a new Medicare rule did not provide relief from pharmacy direct and indirect remuneration (DIR) fees that inflate senior citizens’ prescription drug costs. A proposal advanced by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and supported by Hy-Vee was not included in the final rule published on
May 21, 2019 by Chain Drug Review
2018 and Beyond: Outlook and Turning Points, Surescripts, Tom Skelton
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ARLINGTON, Va. — The complex specialty prescribing process consumes a disproportionate amount of time and effort according to a new Surescripts survey of health care providers. For example, nearly 40% of providers surveyed said it can take up to two weeks to get their patients started on specialty therapy. The results of the survey point to
March 21, 2019 by Chain Drug Review
Rite Aid Corp., stockholders approved a reverse stock split of the company’s common stock
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CAMP HILL, PA – Rite Aid Corp. announced that its stockholders approved a reverse stock split of the company’s common stock at Thursday’s special meeting of stockholders. According to preliminary tabulations, with approximately 987 million eligible votes cast, stockholders voted 78% in favor of the reverse split. Rite Aid’s board of directors may select a
March 20, 2019 by Chain Drug Review
“NACDS Optimizing Care Process Guide”, NACDS, NACDS Optimizing Care Program, Steven Anderson
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ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Wednesday announced the online “NACDS Optimizing Care Process Guide,” a resource for states, pharmacies and others seeking to increase patients’ access to clinical care delivered in community pharmacies. This initiative aligns with other efforts to empower pharmacists to improve patients’ health outcomes, and with
March 19, 2019 by Chain Drug Review
CVS Health, CVS Health Foundation, e-cigarette, Eileen Howard Boone, Gary Reedy, implement 100% smoke- and tobacco-free campus policies, Robin Koval, Truth Initiative
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WOONSOCKET, R.I. — As part of its commitment to building healthier communities, CVS Health Tuesday announced more than $1.4 million in new giving through the CVS Health Foundation to 82 U.S. colleges and universities, helping them to advocate for, adopt and implement 100% smoke- and tobacco-free campus policies, including limiting the use of e-cigarettes. The
March 18, 2019 by Chain Drug Review
CHPA, IRI, O-T-Cs
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WASHINGTON — Over-the-counter (O-T-C) medicines save the U.S. health care system nearly $146 billion a year, a new study has found. The report, “Value of O-T-C Medicines to the U.S. Healthcare System,” which was released by the Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA), found that, on average, each dollar spent on O-T-Cs saves the national system
March 15, 2019 by Chain Drug Review
Anderson, NACDS, opioids
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ARLINGTON, Va.— The National Association of Chain Drug Stores Friday welcomed Senate legislation that would limit to a seven-day supply the initial prescriptions of opioids for acute pain — a move that is consistent with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) guidelines. Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand (D., N.Y.) and Cory Gardner (R., Colo.) announced the
March 14, 2019 by Chain Drug Review
Heather Dixon, WBA
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DEERFIELD, Ill. — Heather Dixon has been named senior vice president, global controller and chief accounting officer by Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc, effective March 18. Dixon will join WBA from Aetna Inc., where she had been vice president, controller and chief accounting officer since 2017, and prior to that, assistant controller. Before that, she served
March 12, 2019 by Chain Drug Review
Bruce Bodaken, Bryan Everett, John Standley, Matt Schroeder, Rite Aid
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CAMP HILL, PA – Rite Aid Corp. announced Tuesday a leadership transition plan and an organizational restructuring to better align its structure with the company’s operations and to reduce costs. As part of the leadership transition, John Standley will step down as chief executive officer. The Board will promptly commence a search process for a
March 12, 2019 by Chain Drug Review
Commissioner, FDA, Ned Sharpless
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WASHINGTON — Dr. Norman “Ned” Sharpless, director of the National Cancer Institute, will become acting commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration next month. Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar said Tuesday that Sharpless will take the reins of the FDA after the resignation of Scott Gottlieb. The administration is seeking a permanent replacement