April 22, 2020 by Jeff Leger
COVID-19, Jeff Leger, Shoppers Drug Mart
April 13, 2020, Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Opinion
Editor’s note: This is part of a series of articles on how retailers are responding to the COVID-19 crisis. As COVID-19 continues to affect the lives of Canadians, our stores have been deemed an essential service and have been asked to remain open during these very uncertain times. While there have obviously been a lot
April 22, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Brownmed, COVID-19, Dr. Alison Craig, Kylia Garver, personal protective equipment
Leading Headlines, Supplier News
BOSTON — COVID-19 has disrupted every aspect of life for billions of people and every company around the globe. Brownmed is no exception. Despite the significant impact on sales and manufacturing worldwide, Brownmed continues to focus on innovation and opportunities to protect health care workers and patients. In March, Brownmed partnered with Dr. Alison Craig of Madison,
April 22, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
coronavirus, COVID-19, Rite Aid, testing
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News
CAMP HILL, Pa. — Rite Aid continues to expand COVID-19 testing sites with its 25th location opening on Thursday, April 23, in Richmond, Va., through its partnership with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Now spanning eight states and 25 store locations, all of Rite Aid’s self-testing sites will be open from
April 22, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
COVID-19, CVS, drive-thru test
Leading Headlines, News, Pharmacy, Retail News
DEARBORN, Mich. — CVS Health launched a rapid COVID-19 drive-thru testing site here, in conjunction with federal and state officials. The site will provide state residents with rapid testing and on-the-spot results at no cost, using the new Abbott ID NOW test. CVS has opened similar large-scale rapid testing sites in Connecticut, Georgia, Massachusetts and
April 22, 2020 by Mark Griffin
COVID-19, Lewis Drug, Mark Griffin
April 13, 2020, Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Opinion
Editor’s note: This is part of a series of articles on how retailers are responding to the COVID-19 crisis. Here at Lewis Drug, keeping our customers and our associates safe is our top priority. As always, despite the ongoing news surrounding coronavirus (COVID-19), our stores and pharmacies are open and remain ready to serve you.
April 21, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
CBDMEDIC i, CEO of Abacus Health Products, COVID-19, Perry Antelman, Richard Ashworth, Rob Gronkowski, Survive & Thrive COVID-19 Celebrity Challenge
Leading Headlines, Supplier News
WOONSOCKET, R.I.— CBDMEDIC is teaming up with a cast of celebrities including three time Pro Football Champion Rob Gronkowski, Hall of Fame Linebacker Brian Urlacher, America Ninja Warrior Host Matt Iseman, Sports Illustrated Cover Model Camille Kostek, and the president of Walgreens, Richard Ashworth, for the Survive & Thrive COVID-19 Celebrity Challenge in support of
April 21, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Breakfast cereal, COVID-19, Kellogg Co., Steve Cahillane
Supplier News, Videos
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Earlier this month, Kellogg Co. released a special advertisement to thank the front-line heroes who play an important role in supporting the global food chain. “During this time of tremendous uncertainty and deep concern, anything that brings us a little comfort or gives us a sense of normalcy is particularly welcome,” explained Steve
April 21, 2020 by Kathi Lentzsch
Bartell Drugs, COVID-19, Kathi Lentzsch
April 13, 2020, Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Opinion
Editor’s note: This is part of a series of articles on how retailers are responding to the COVID-19 crisis. For 130 years and counting, Bartell Drugs has always been ready to help the communities it serves in the Seattle and Tacoma area. During this difficult time now, Bartell’s is doing no less than it always
April 21, 2020 by Kirk Kaminsky
COVID-19, Kirk Kaminsky, McKesson Corp.
April 13, 2020, Featured Articles, Leading Headlines
Editor’s note: This is part of a series of articles on how retailers are responding to the COVID-19 crisis. During these challenging times, McKesson plays a critical role in the health care supply chain, helping to deliver essential medicines and supplies to the people who need them most. As one of the largest health care
April 20, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Beauty Changes Lives Foundation, COVID-19, Lynelle Lynch
Supplier News
CHICAGO— Responding to the economic plight of licensed US. beauty professionals affected by the closing of spas/salons due to the global pandemic, sponsors of the 8th Annual Beauty Changes Lives Experience are showing up with big hearts and generous relief grants. Starting April 20, an additional $70,000 in $1,000 grants will be available for application on
April 20, 2020 by Erin Horvath
AmerisourceBergen, COVID-19, Erin Horvath
April 13, 2020, Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Opinion
Editor’s note: This is part of a series of articles on how retailers are responding to the COVID-19 crisis. At AmerisourceBergen, we are driven to deliver — during “blue skies” and in times of immense need. There’s no question that the novel coronavirus COVID-19 has challenged our health care system, including the pharmaceutical supply chain,
April 20, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
COVID-19, Doug Hoey, NCPA
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Nearly 90% of community pharmacies will apply for small business federal aid under the CARES Act to help them get through the coronavirus storm, according to a new survey released Monday by the National Community Pharmacists Association. “Pharmacies are ‘essential businesses’ staying open during the COVID-19 pandemic to keep serving their communities,
April 20, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
COVID-19, CVS Health, Dr. Sree Chaguturu, Prem Shah, UCLA Health
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health is working with hospitals and providers, including UCLA Health, to support solutions for creating much-needed hospital bed capacity during the pandemic. Coram has enhanced its existing home infusion capacity and capabilities to help transition eligible IV-therapy patients to home-based care. This includes enhanced clinical monitoring, virtual support and oversight through
April 20, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
COVID-19, Rite Aid
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News
CAMP HILL, Pa. — Rite Aid continues to expand COVID-19 testing sites with new locations opening Monday, April 20, in New York, New Jersey, Michigan and Ohio, through its partnership with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). New Rite Aid COVID-19 self-swab testing site locations opening Monday, April 20: Lansing, Mich.: 715 South