People in the News

04/22/2013 - 2:22pm

NACDS announces 2013-2014 officers, welcomes new members to executive committee, board

During the National Association of Chain Drug Stores Annual Meeting today, the association elected the new officers, two new executive committee members and four new board of directors members for the coming year.

04/22/2013 - 10:33am

Costco employee injured in Boston attack has insurance, company says

In one of the most disturbingly iconic images to emerge from the recent terrorist attack in Boston, a runner who lost both legs in the blast is shown being rushed away by wheelchair.

04/21/2013 - 11:25pm

Making OTC an impulse buy

UrgentRx's fast powder OTC treatments are beginning to show up at the check-stand. As a brand offering, it represents a unique delivery format with unique merchandising opportunities. DSN sought out founder and president Jordan Eisenberg for the details.

04/19/2013 - 1:54pm

Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy CEO joins Flint, Mich., job-creation effort

Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy is among several Flint, Mich.-area companies that have signed on to a council to support a local business that makes scrubs and is interested in expanding beyond traditional markets.

04/19/2013 - 1:23pm

Panel advocates letting Canadian pharmacists prescribe some drugs

A new action plan and panel discussion aim to improve Canada's healthcare system and save $8.5 billion to $11 billion over three years at various levels of government.

04/19/2013 - 12:53pm

Ahold USA donates $500,000 to fund for Boston terrorist attack victims

Ahold USA and its Stop & Shop banner have donated half a million dollars to a charitable organization set up to aid victims of the recent terrorist attacks in Boston.

04/19/2013 - 11:13am

Bill Clinton to speak at NCPA show in October

Former president Bill Clinton will address the National Community Pharmacists Association's exposition in Orlando, Fla., this October, the group said.

04/18/2013 - 1:08pm

Hospira announces new executive appointment

Generic drug maker Hospira has appointed Matt Stober as its SVP operations, the company said.

04/18/2013 - 11:00am

Stop & Shop sponsors health and wellness summit for middle school students

Stop & Shop will sponsor a healthy-eating summit for middle schoolers in New Jersey on Thursday, the supermarket chain said.

04/18/2013 - 10:39am

Michel Coutu resigns from Rite Aid board

Rite Aid board member Michel Coutu has resigned, effective Wednesday, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing.