April 7, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
COVID-19, Jessica Kazmaier, The Rite Aid Foundation
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CAMP HILL, Pa. – The Rite Aid Foundation on Tuesday announced a $5 million philanthropic package to support the nation’s healthcare providers and first responders; to support children, families and communities impacted by the outbreak; to address geographic pandemic hotspots; and to support Rite Aid’s own associates as they continue to battle the COVID-19 pandemic. The
April 7, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Abbott’s new ID NOW COVID-19 test, COVID-19, Richard Ashworth, Walgreens
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DEERFIELD, Ill. — Furthering its commitment to provide greater access to COVID-19 testing and community resources, Walgreens is working to expand drive-thru testing to 15 new sites in seven states, the company announced Tuesday. The states included are Arizona, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Tennessee and Texas. The expansion is a next step building on Walgreens’
April 7, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Abbott ID NOW COVID-19 tes, COVID-19, CVS Health, CVS Pharmacy, Dr. Troyen Brennan
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WOONSOCKET, R.I. — Building on learnings from the company’s pilot COVID-19 testing site launched in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts in March, CVS Health on Tuesday announced the launch of a new rapid testing site in Lowell, Massachusetts in conjunction with federal and state officials. The site will provide Massachusetts residents with on-the-spot COVID-19 testing and results at
April 6, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
COVID-19, Kroger, Mary Ellen Adcoc
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CINCINNATI — The Kroger Family of Companies announced the adoption of customer capacity limits to further encourage physical distancing in stores. Beginning April 7, the retailer will begin to limit the number of customers to 50% of the international building code’s calculated capacity to allow for proper physical distancing in every store. “Kroger’s introduction of customer
April 6, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
COVID-19, Kimberly-Clark, Kimberly-Clark Foundation
Supplier News
DALLAS — In response to the current health crisis, Kimberly-Clark and its trusted global brands have announced a series of cash and product donations through the Kimberly-Clark Foundation to help support COVID-19 relief efforts around the world. “Kimberly-Clark’s vision is to provide the world with essentials for a better life, and today, we know our consumers and our people
April 6, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
AHPA, CHPA, COVID-19, CRN and UNPA, FDA
Pharmacy
WASHINGTON — The U.S. dietary supplement industry commends the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for taking action to protect consumers by calling out marketers who make illegal and unsubstantiated drug claims related to COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2. In February, the industry issued strong warning to companies and consumers to avoid
April 6, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
COVID-19, Hero Program, Heyward Donigan, Rite Aid
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CAMP HILL, Pa. — Rite Aid announced on Monday expanded actions the company is taking in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Beginning immediately, Rite Aid plans to hire 5,000 associates for full and part-time roles across the country to support store and distribution center teams. Positions will include cashiers, pharmacy technicians and distribution center associates.
April 6, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
COVID-19, CVS Health, Governor John Bel Edward’s administration, Jeffrey Schmidt, Mayor LaToya Cantrell
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WOONSOCKET, R.I. — In coordination with Governor John Bel Edward’s administration, Mayor LaToya Cantrell and state health officials, CVS Health has established a temporary CVS Pharmacy to support the medical monitoring facility inside the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. The move is part of a larger state plan to use the convention center as a
April 6, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
COVID-19, CVS Health, Dr. Troyen Brennan
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WOONSOCKET, R.I. — To help support local communities and the overall health care system in addressing the COVID-19 pandemic, CVS Health has joined forces with federal and state officials to announce the opening of rapid COVID-19 drive-through testing sites in Georgia and Rhode Island. The test sites will bolster state efforts to manage the spread of the
April 6, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Clayton Distillery, COVID-19, Kinney Drugs
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GOUVERNEUR, N.Y. – Six thousand bottles of liquid hand sanitizer will soon be on their way to Kinney Drugs stores, thanks to Clayton Distillery based in Clayton, NY. “Globally, hand sanitizer is in high demand and extremely short supply right now. We were very happy to partner with another local business to source this product,
April 6, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
COVID-19, Meijer, Rick Keyes
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Meijer has announced additional steps it is taking to make its stores safe for both shoppers and team members during COVID-19 outbreak. In addition to amplifying its communication to customers about social distancing practices, Meijer is now asking its customers to limit the number of shoppers who come to the store
April 6, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Brookshire Grocery Company, COVID-19
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TYLER, Texas – Brookshire Grocery Company’s top priority is the health and safety of our employee-partners and customers. The company has been monitoring the COVID-19 situation since early January and has continued to implement best practices and procedures to adapt its business model to serve during this unprecedented time. “In order to continue serving our
April 3, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
COVID-19, Richard Ashworth, Walgreens
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DEERFIELD, Ill. — Ensuring the health and safety of its team members, customers and communities is Walgreens top priority, now more than ever. The company is committed to providing a safe environment in stores chain-wide, and is taking additional measures for team members on the frontlines of care, as well as those across its supply
April 3, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Beiersdorf, COVID-19, Nivea
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WILTON, Conn. — In light of the coronavirus pandemic, Beiersdorf, the makers of NIVEA, Eucerin, Aquaphor and Coppertone, are helping medical professionals in the U.S. and abroad. Here in the U.S., they have converted their facility in Tennessee to produce half a million units of medical grade hand sanitizer, and the company will also be