August 30, 2022 by Chain Drug Review
flu shots, Kinney Drugs
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy
GOUVERNEUR, N.Y. – Kinney Drugs has opened flu vaccination appointments in all its pharmacies in New York and Vermont. The 100% employee-owned pharmacy chain has ample supply of vaccines for ages 2-64 in New York and 3-64 in Vermont as well as high-dose vaccine for seniors age 65+. Its pharmacists also offer several options designed to
August 10, 2022 by Chain Drug Review
Jame Clapp, Kinney Drugs
Leading Headlines, Retail News
GOUVERNEUR, N.Y. — Kinney Drugs has named James Clapp as its vice president of merchandising and supply chain. Clapp comes to Kinney Drugs with decades of experience in sales, merchandising, distribution, and procurement. Most recently, Clapp held leadership roles with Brookshire Grocery Company in Tyler, Texas and Rouse’s Markets in Thibodaux, Louisiana. Before that, he
August 9, 2022 by Chain Drug Review
Kinney Drugs
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy
GOUVERNEUR, N.Y. – Kinney Drugs is now part of the OTC Network. Certain health plans offer restricted-spend wellness programs powered by the OTC Network. Most participating plans are Medicare or Medicaid plans (as illustrated by the chart below). These plans provide OTC Network payment cards and/or digital barcodes to their members for the purchase of
August 1, 2022 by Chain Drug Review
Kinney Drugs, Kinney Drugs has partnered with the NYS Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement and MED-Project to complete the installation of self-service medication collection kiosks in all 75 of its NY stores
Leading Headlines, Retail News
GOUVERNEUR, N.Y. – Kinney Drugs has partnered with the NYS Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement and MED-Project to complete the installation of self-service medication collection kiosks in all 75 of its NY stores. In March, the company had installed kiosks in 22 of its NY locations with the intention of expanding to all locations. Anyone, not
June 29, 2022 by Chain Drug Review
John Marraffa, Kinney Drugs
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy
GOUVERNEUR, N.Y. – Kinney Drugs has opened COVID-19 vaccination appointments for ages three and four per CDC recommendations in the select Kinney pharmacies. “As a pharmacist and president of Kinney Drugs, I am glad that we are able to vaccinate our pediatric population,” said John Marraffa, president of Kinney Drugs. “Our Kinney pharmacists are committed
May 20, 2022 by Chain Drug Review
John Marraffa, Kinney Drugs
Leading Headlines, Retail News
GOUVERNEUR, N.Y. – Kinney Drugs, a leading pharmacy chain in New York and Vermont, was named Business of the Year in the Community Involvement category by CenterState CEO. The recognition was announced at the economic development organization’s April 26th annual meeting in Syracuse, NY, which focused on transcending current business challenges. The meeting highlighted iconic brands
April 25, 2022 by Chain Drug Review
ational DEA Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, Kinney Drugs
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News
GOUVERNEUR, N.Y. – Kinney Drugs is partnering with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to host Drug Take Back Day (Saturday 4/30/22) across many of its locations in New York and Vermont. The chain is teaming with the DEA and state and local law enforcement officials to offer individuals safe disposal of expired and/or leftover
March 18, 2022 by Chain Drug Review
John Marraffa, Kinney Drugs
Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Pharmacy
GOUVERNEUR, N.Y. – Just in Time for Poison Prevention Week, Kinney Drugs has partnered with the NYS Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement and MED-Project to install self-service medication collection kiosks in 22 of its N.Y. stores. The locations include: East: Hamilton, Ilion, Richfield Springs, St. Johnsville West: Auburn (Owasco Street), Lyons North: Oswego, Lowville, Watertown (Coffeen Street), Gouverneur
November 15, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
Kinney Drugs
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy
GOUVERNEUR, N.Y.– Kinney Drugs, a leading pharmacy chain in New York and Vermont, announced the 2021 “Favorite” Pharmacist and Employee. Each September, in preparation for October’s celebrations of American Pharmacist Month and National Employee Ownership Month, Kinney Drugs invited customers of all 96 stores to vote for their Favorite Employee and Favorite Pharmacist. The votes
November 5, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
Kinney, Kinney Drugs
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy
GOUVERNEUR, N.Y. – Kinney Drugs, a 100% employee-owned leading pharmacy chain in New York and Vermont, has opened COVID-19 vaccination appointments for ages 5 and up per CDC guidelines. “As a pharmacist and president of Kinney Drugs, I am glad that we are able to vaccinate our pediatric population,” said John Marraffa, president of Kinney
November 2, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
Kinney Drugs
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy
GOUVERNEUR, N.Y. – Kinney Drugs, a 100% employee-owned leading pharmacy chain in New York and Vermont, has released the following statement regarding Pediatric COVID vaccines in its New York State pharmacies: “October 29, 2021, the FDA authorized the emergency use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11. Before the vaccine can
September 30, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
John Marraffa, Kinney Drugs
Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News
GOUVERNEUR, N.Y.— Kinney Drugs announced on Thursday that John Marraffa has been appointed president of the chain. Marraffa joined the KPH Healthcare Services organization in 2019 as vice president of Government Affairs and Healthcare Services Integration. “John is extremely well-qualified to lead the dedicated team of Kinney Drugs employee-owners. John really knows his stuff and
September 28, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
Kinney Drugs
Pharmacy
GOUVERNEUR, N.Y. – Kinney Drugs announces the availability of COVID booster shots following Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Emergency Use Authorization and new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In accordance with CDC recommendations. People who meet the following criteria are now eligible to receive an additional (third) dose: Aged 65 years
September 20, 2021 by David Pinto
Bartell Drug, Duane Reade, Harco, Kinney Drugs, thrift drug
Opinion, September 20, 2021
The feeling here, expressed by an unwavering chain drug supporter, is that our industry has lost momentum in recent times, that the emphasis on innovation that once characterized this industry and set it apart is no longer as visible or as game-changing as it once was. Many chain drug store participants and observers will certainly