October 31, 2019 by Chain Drug Review
Hy-Vee, National Diabetes Month
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — In honor of National Diabetes Month, Hy-Vee will provide free Hemoglobin A1C screenings throughout its eight-state region during the month of November. The free Hemoglobin A1C screenings will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis at the Hy-Vee Healthy You Mobiles in 160 Hy-Vee store parking lots. Hy-Vee registered dietitians
October 24, 2019 by Bill Schiffner
drug take back receptacles, Hy-Vee, Hy-Vee pharmacies, Kristin Williams
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — To further assist in combatting the national opioid epidemic, Hy-Vee announces it has purchased and will install drug take back receptacles by Nov. 7, 2019, in all 276 Hy-Vee pharmacy locations throughout its eight-state region to provide customers a secure place to dispose of unused medications, including controlled substances. The
October 1, 2019 by Chain Drug Review
Hy-Vee, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Zantac brand and Topcare brand ranitidine products
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Hy-Vee has temporarily suspended the sale of all over-the-counter Zantac brand and Topcare brand ranitidine products. This action is being taken out of an abundance of caution due to a recent industry-wide product alert from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that ranitidine products may contain a low level
September 5, 2019 by Chain Drug Review
Erica Campbell, Hy-Vee, National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Pinky Swear Foundation, The annual Hy-Vee Pinky Swear Register Roundup
Leading Headlines, Retail News
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Hy-Vee, in partnership with Pinky Swear Foundation, a national charitable organization that supports children with cancer and their families, announced Thursday that its register roundup event raised more than $100,000 across Hy-Vee’s more than 260 stores. The annual Hy-Vee Pinky Swear Register Roundup took place from August 1-18 to give
September 1, 2019 by Chain Drug Review
heart health screenings, Hy-Vee, Hy-Vee Healthy You Mobiles
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Hy-Vee will provide free heart health screenings throughout its eight-state region during the month of September. Hy-Vee dietitians working out of Hy-Vee Healthy You Mobiles will offer the free heart health screenings to customers at more than 130 Hy-Vee stores. Appointments will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis while
August 27, 2019 by Chain Drug Review
flu shots, Hy-Vee, Hy-Vee Healthy You Mobiles
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Hy-Vee announced Tuesday that the flu vaccine is available at its more than 270 Hy-Vee Pharmacy locations throughout its eight-state region without an appointment or prescription. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends people 6 months and older get a flu vaccine each year to prevent getting and
July 29, 2019 by Chain Drug Review
Erica Campbell, Hy-Vee, Pinky Swear Foundation
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Hy-Vee, in partnership with Pinky Swear Foundation, a national charitable organization that supports children with cancer and their families, announced Monday that its register round up fundraising event will be held on August 1-18, 2019, at Hy-Vee’s more than 260 stores. The annual Hy-Vee Pinky Swear Register Round Up gives
July 8, 2019 by David Pinto
Albertsons, H-E-B Pharmacy, Hy-Vee, Kroger, NACDS, National Drug Take-Back Day, opioid crisis, pharmacists, Publix, Target, Walgreens, Walmart
July 8, 2019, Opinion
Chain drug retailing has thus far largely escaped the repercussions of the opioid epidemic, an ongoing tragedy which has seen so many people become addicted to pharmaceutical products that, when taken as prescribed and properly managed, can bring needed relief to patients with serious illnesses or injuries. Several of America’s most prominent pharmaceutical houses have
June 3, 2019 by Chain Drug Review
Hy-Vee
June 3, 2019, News
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Hy-Vee Inc. in April reopened the 10 pharmacies it acquired in February from Weber & Judd, marking the end of that company’s 157-year history of dispensing drugs to customers in and around Rochester, Minn. Nine of the locations were rechristened Hy-Vee HealthMarket Rx; the 10th is now called Hy-Vee Pharmacy.
June 3, 2019 by Chain Drug Review
Albertsons Cos., DIR fee reform, Hy-Vee, Mark Panzer
June 3, 2019, News, Uncategorized
WASHINGTON — Pharmacy organizations have decried the government’s refusal to reform direct and indirect remuneration (DIR) fees in its new drug pricing rule. “We are disappointed and frustrated that this final rule fails to finalize pharmacy DIR reform as proposed, to the detriment of seniors and community pharmacies,” said a statement from the National Association
May 24, 2019 by Chain Drug Review
DIR fee reform, Hy-Vee, NACDS, Randy Edeker
Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Hy-Vee on Friday expressed dismay that a new Medicare rule did not provide relief from pharmacy direct and indirect remuneration (DIR) fees that inflate senior citizens’ prescription drug costs. A proposal advanced by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and supported by Hy-Vee was not included in the final rule published on
March 5, 2019 by Chain Drug Review
Dean Foods, Hiland Dairy, Hy-Vee, Kemps and Anderson Erickson Dairy, Kraft Heinz, Mondelez International, Randy Edeker, The Great American Milk Drive
Leading Headlines, Retail News
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Hy-Vee recently announced its commitment to delivering much-needed milk to local food banks in its eight-state region by partnering with The Great American Milk Drive throughout the month of March. This is the third consecutive year of the companywide partnership. During the monthlong campaign, every Hy-Vee store will offer customers
February 25, 2019 by Chain Drug Review
Hy-Vee, Hy-Vee HealthMarket Rx, Randy Edeker, Weber & Judd
Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Hy-Vee announced Monday that it has acquired the business of all Weber & Judd pharmacies in Minnesota. Weber & Judd has served the Rochester, Minnesota, area since 1862. “Weber & Judd has been an exemplary provider of pharmacy care for more than 150 years. Combining Weber & Judd with our Hy-Vee
February 18, 2019 by Chain Drug Review
Hy-Vee, Mary Fuhrman, MATTERbox meal kit, Minnesota Timberwolves, Quenton Marty
Leading Headlines, Retail News
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – The Minnesota Timberwolves, in partnership with Hy-Vee and MATTER, announced the launch of a new initiative that will increase awareness of childhood obesity and educate families on simple steps to make healthy meal choices. The three organizations will provide Hy-Vee customers the opportunity to help local families gain access to a MATTERbox meal