NEW YORK — CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said this week wearing a mask is an everyday precaution that people can take to reduce their chances of catching or spreading a respiratory virus. Flu and respiratory syncytial virus are circulating at high levels at the same time COVID is picking up, straining hospital emergency departments.
PHILADELPHIA _ Following FDA authorization and new CDC recommendations, Rite Aid stores, including Bartell Drugs in the Pacific Northwest, are now offering updated boosters of the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for children ages five and older. Both vaccines require that it has been at least two months since completion of primary COVID vaccination series
Despite the precipitous decline in new COVID cases in the U.S. and the return to a degree of normalcy in everyday life, chain drug store operators and other mass market retailers continue to face uncertainty. Disruptions in the supply chain and labor markets persist, inflation has reached a level not seen for 40 years, and
ARLINGTON, Va. — Pharmacists may be able to “initiate treatment” of COVID-19 with pills like molnupiravir if the medications get emergency use authorization (EUA), an official with the National Association of Chain Drug Stores said Wednesday. “The story isn’t over,” Sara Roszak, NACDS’ senior vice president of health and wellness strategy and policy, said at
NEW YORK _ Pfizer Inc. and BioNTech will submit data to the Food and Drug Administration in coming weeks supporting a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot. The companies have seen “encouraging data” in the trial of a third dose of their vaccine, they said Thursday. “Initial data from the study demonstrate that a booster dose given
CAMP HILL, Pa. — Rite Aid Corp. reported that fourth quarter 2021 financial results were significantly impacted by a soft cough, cold and flu season, ongoing impacts related to COVID-19 and challenging weather conditions. As a result, the company is updating its guidance for the fiscal year ended February 27, 2021. “During the fourth quarter
IRVING, Texas — Health Mart pharmacies across the U.S. – many serving rural and at-risk populations – are expanding immunization capabilities to combat the flu this season. The Health Mart franchise, supported by McKesson Corporation, equips pharmacists with training and support to provide local communities with flu shots and other critical immunizations to help protect
NEW YORK — As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread and with more grim numbers for both the health of individual Americans and the health of the economy capturing the headlines, retailers have taken unprecedented steps to remain a viable source for essential goods and services while keeping their associates and customers safe. Fresh research
CAMP HILL, Pa. — Rite Aid plans to expand COVID-19 testing sites as part of its partnership with the White House Coronavirus Task Force. In addition to the current testing site in Philadelphia, Rite Aid has added a new location, at a Rite Aid store located at 2604 Linglestown Road in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. In coordination
