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Navarro launches central-fill Rx center

MEDLEY, Fla. — Navarro Discount Pharmacy has opened a fulfillment center for prescription medications under the name Navarro Health Services. Executives say that centralizing the filling of many of the thousands of prescriptions the chain handles every day will make the company’s pharmacies more efficient and allow pharmacists to spend more time with with patients.

Thrifty White helps make adherence easier

PLYMOUTH, Minn. — Thrifty White Pharmacy has introduced the Rx Timer Cap to improve medication adherence. The patented smart cap with a built-in LCD timer fits standard prescription vials. The cap works like a stopwatch, counting up the hours and minutes since a vial was last opened to tell patients how long it has been

Supervalu shakes up exec ranks

MINNEAPOLIS — A month after naming a new chief executive officer and amid reports it is seeking a buyer, Supervalu Inc. has revamped its management team. The supermarket retailer has given Kevin Holt an expanded role as president of Supervalu Retail. He is charged with driving overall strategy for Supervalu’s traditional retail and pharmacy divisions,

IMS’ Long receives Pratt Award

DENVER — IMS Health’s Doug Long was given the National Association of Chain Drug Stores’ Harold W. Pratt Award at this year’s NACDS Pharmacy & Technology Conference. The award recognizes those whose activities have contributed to the promotion, recognition and improvement of pharmacy.Long has been involved in community pharmacy for more than 40 years, including

Industry people honor Colleen Civello

Colleen McCarthy Civello died last month at the age of 64. She died of cancer after what was described as a “long and courageous battle.” A memorial service to remember and celebrate Colleen’s life was held on August 24 at St. Philip’s Church in Crafton, Pa., a service that was followed by lunch at the

McClellan puts direction of Rx in perspective

One of the highlights of the recent National Association of Chain Drug Stores Pharmacy & Technology Conference was the appearance of Dr. Mark McClellan, who, after serving as commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, oversaw implementation of the Medicare prescription drug benefit for the Bush administration. In an intensive, hour-long presentation, McClellan, now a

Retail Rx emerges as catalyst for change

Retail Rx emerges as catalyst for change

NEW YORK — Chain drug pharmacies are not just reacting to change in the health care system. They’re driving it. With the health care overhaul now a certainty, and cash-strapped patients heightening their pursuit of cost-effective preventive care and wellness, drug chains are dramatically stepping up pharmacists’ roles. The Supreme Court’s June ruling upholding the

HHS taps power of pharmacy

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is partnering with several retail pharmacy operators to help educate consumers about newly available Medicare benefits. HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius (l.) meets with Helena Foulkes of CVS/pharmacy at the drug chain’s store in Jacksonville, Fla. The program was announced by HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius at

Every new Duane Reade is a departure

NEW YORK — Duane Reade has proven equal to the challenge of creating a worthy successor to its flagship store at 40 Wall Street in Manhattan, which after its debut in July 2011, quickly became a model of what the 21st-century drug store can be. Duane Reade’s store at 100 Broadway is housed in the

Rite Aid enhances loyalty program

CAMP HILL, Pa. — Rite Aid Corp. has expanded the Load2Card capability for its growing wellness+ customer loyalty program. Starting September 2, wellness+ members nationwide will have +UP Rewards loaded automatically to their cards. Until now, +UPs have been printed at the bottom of register receipts, and customers have had to bring them to a

Shoppers Drug Mart to mark golden anniversary

TORONTO — As part of its 50th anniversary celebration in September, Shoppers Drug Mart (SDM) is launching a number of special activities and promotions. Canada’s largest drug store chain has established an online portal so customers can share their memories of it. Through September 23, SDM customers can access the interactive “50 Fabulous Years” digital

Walgreens looks to provide ‘Food Rx’

CHICAGO — Walgreen Co. is teaming up with the University of Chicago Medicine to launch a “Food Rx” initiative designed to help people with diabetes improve their eating habits by making better food choices more accessible and affordable. As part of the initiative, diabetes patients who visit one of six clinics in Chicago’s South Side

Kinney Drugs appoints COO

GOUVERNEUR, N.Y. — Kinney Drugs has promoted Jim Spencer to chief operating officer. He had been vice president of retail operations. In his new post Spencer is responsible for overseeing retail and pharmacy store operations and the company’s retail merchandising department. He reports to Kinney Healthcare Services president Bridget-ann Hart. “Jim is a results-driven leader

Bartell readies new headquarters

SEATTLE — Bartell Drugs will move its corporate headquarters to West Seattle in October. The 58-store regional drug chain has occupied its current location in downtown Seattle since 1989. Founded in 1890, Bartell’s store network extends across three counties: King, Snohomish and Pierce. The company’s current headquarters site originally housed both its head office and

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