April 23, 2018 by Chain Drug Review
CVS, CVS Health, prescription costs
Issue 04-23-2018, News

WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health has revealed a new, comprehensive program designed to combat rising prescription drug prices and help patients save money on their medications. The new initiatives are being launched against a background of ongoing increases in manufacturers’ list prices for drugs and a growing percentage of Americans who have high-deductible health plans.
April 23, 2018 by Chain Drug Review
CVS, kidney disease
Issue 04-23-2018, News, Pharmacy, Uncategorized

WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health announced a new initiative focused on early identification of kidney disease and home dialysis for individuals with chronic kidney disease. CVS explained that the program will introduce new home hemodialysis technology that should position the company as a “positive disruptor” in the field, with the potential to “help reshape and
April 17, 2018 by Chain Drug Review
CVS, CVS Be The First
Issue 04-09-2018, News
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health announced plans to provide $10 million in support of programs to dissuade youths from smoking as the company kicked off year three of its “Be The First” campaign to help deliver the nation’s first tobacco-free generation. “After just two years, we’re encouraged by our contributions to a continuing decline in
April 16, 2018 by Chain Drug Review
CVS, CVS Health, CVS Pharmacy, Kevin Hourican
Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News

WOONSOCKET, R.I. — Kevin Hourican has been promoted to president of CVS Pharmacy, the retail division of CVS Health. Hourican, who most recently served as the company’s executive vice president of retail pharmacy, had been serving as interim president of the drug chain following the departure of Helena Foulkes, who left to head Hudson’s Bay Co. In his
April 16, 2018 by Chain Drug Review
CVS, Job Corps, job training, pharmacy technician training
Pharmacy, Retail News
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health today announced a new collaboration with Job Corps, the largest free residential education and job training program for young adults. “As the skills gap in the U.S. widens, CVS Health recognizes the important role externships, which offer on-the-job training with classroom instruction, play in building a pipeline of future skilled talent,”
January 2, 2017 by David Pinto and Chain Drug Review
Albertsons, chain drug industry, chain drug retailing, CVS, David Pinto, Fred's, mass retailing business, Rite Aid, Target, Walgreens Boots Alliance, Walmart
2017, Issue 01-02-2017, Issues, Opinion

The new year is finally here. On balance, 2016 was a year best forgotten. Very few events of a positive nature will be remembered. On the other hand, many unsettling moments would best be reviewed at another time — if at all. As 2017 dawns, several important questions remain to be resolved, a few of
November 21, 2016 by David Pinto and Chain Drug Review
Carmen Bauza, chain drug retailing, CVS, David Pinto, mass retailing, Rite Aid, Walgreens, Walmart
2016, Issue 11-21-2016, Issues, Opinion

As the year nears its end, surprises continue to make news in chain drug retailing. Mostly, negative surprises. Earlier this month, CVS downsized its headquarters staff by some 600 employees, stopping for a moment the retailer’s uninterrupted string of good news. Following that announcement, the Woonsocket, R.I.-based drug chain issued a warning that results might
October 10, 2016 by Geoff Walden and Chain Drug Review
CVS, Federal Trade Commission, FTC, Kroger, Rite Aid, Stefano Pessina, Walgreens, Walgreens Boots Alliance, WBA, WBA-Rite Aid
2016, Issue 10-10-2016, Issues, News

NEW YORK — Speculation continues to percolate about snags holding up Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc.’s (WBA’s) acquisition of Rite Aid Corp. Last last month the New York Post reported that private equity firms were uninterested in purchasing 650 stores that WBA must divest to satisfy antitrust requirements. Investors found the stores to be subpar and
October 4, 2016 by Chain Drug Review
CVS, Deutsche Bank Securities, Express Scripts, George Hill, PBM, pharmacy benefit manager, Tricare, Walgreens
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News

ST. LOUIS — Express Scripts Inc. is changing out CVS Pharmacy for Walgreens in its retail pharmacy network for TRICARE, the U.S. military’s health care and drug benefits program. Plans call for Walgreens pharmacies to join the Express Scripts network for TRICARE on Dec. 1. At that time, CVS pharmacies — including CVS locations in
October 3, 2016 by Chain Drug Review
Baby Orajel, CVS, FDA, Food and Drug Administration, homeopathic teething tablets and gels, Hyland’s, Janet Woodcock
Leading Headlines, Supplier News

SILVER SPRING, Md. — The Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning that homeopathic teething tablets and gels may present a health risk to infants and children. The FDA on Friday urged consumers to stop using the products and dispose of any that they have. The agency said the homeopathic teething tablets and gels
September 29, 2016 by CDR Blog and Chain Drug Review
chain drug industry, CVS, Federal Trade Commission, Kroger, Rite Aid, Scott Mushkin, Walgreens Boots Alliance, Walmart, WBA, Wolfe Research
CDR Blog

It looks like one divestment possibility for Walgreens Boots Alliance isn’t panning out as it works with the Federal Trade Commission to gain antitrust clearance for its acquisition of Rite Aid. The New York Post reported this week that WBA hasn’t been able to sway private equity firms to buy a chunk of Walgreens and/or
August 6, 2016 by Todd Maute and Chain Drug Review
CBX, chain drug stores, CVS, drug store experience, Fresh Market, Rite Aid, Todd Maute, Trader Joe’s, Walgreens, Wegmans
Leading Headlines, Opinion

By gobbling prime real estate and mastering the science of site selection, the top national drug store chains have absolutely succeeded in getting as close to the customer as possible. But in an era when almost anything you want is available at the touch of a button — not just on your computer at home
May 16, 2016 by Chain Drug Review
Albertsons, AmerisourceBergen, Cardinal Health, CVS, George Riedl, Mark Walchirk, McKesson, McKesson U.S. Pharmaceutical, pharmaceutical distribution, Rite Aid, Target, Walgreens Boots Alliance, Walmart, Walmart U.S.
Business, Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News

SAN FRANCISCO and BENTONVILLE, Ark. — McKesson Corp. and Walmart have expanded their long-term pharmaceutical distribution pact, including a new sourcing agreement for generic drugs. McKesson and Walmart said Monday that the expanded relationship is “a natural next step.” The companies will collaborate on sourcing generics for their U.S. operations, a move that they said
April 20, 2016 by Chain Drug Review
CVS, Nate Jones, Target, Xlear, Xlear Kids Nasal Spray, Xlear Nasal Spray
Supplier News

SALT LAKE CITY — Xlear Inc. has landed retail distribution for its xylitol-based nasal sinus care products at CVS Pharmacy and Target stores nationwide. Xlear said Wednesday that products now available at Target include the 1.5-oz. Xlear Nasal Spray, Neti Pot Kit, Sinus Spray Kit and Solution Packets. CVS is stocking in its stores the