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November 11, 2010
Flu cards just tip of functioning health-reform iceberg

There currently are about 1,200 retail clinics and more than 100,000 certified immunizing pharmacists. Expect...

November 11, 2010
FSAs may become latest healthcare-reform casualty

There’s been quite an uproar following healthcare reform’s flexible spending account proposal that in January...

November 11, 2010
NACDS, NCPA claim pharmacy victory after withdrawal of Medicaid program provisions

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores and the National Community Pharmacists Association heralded the...

November 10, 2010
Americans set to repeat unhealthy habits this holiday season

Heading into the 2010 holiday shopping season, Americans appear ready to repeat unhealthy eating and...

November 10, 2010
AMG Medical honors veterans with annual national program

Sam’s Club locations on Wednesday kicked off “Hugo Salutes Our Veterans,” a national program that...

November 10, 2010
Drug-system reform hurts Shoppers' Q3

New pricing and reimbursement pressures drove down Shoppers Drug Mart's third-quarter profit, the Canada-based drug...

November 10, 2010
FMI develops resource for food safety, protection; Hollingsworth to lead

The Food Marketing Institute announced Wednesday the creation of the Center of Excellence for Food...

November 10, 2010
Former Kmart chief agrees to settle charges

Former Kmart CEO Charles Conaway has agreed to drop his appeal of a $10 million...

November 10, 2010
FSA lobbying group calls on Congress: Make saving healthcare dollars for working Americans attractive again

Save Flexible Spending Plans — a national grassroots advocacy organization sponsored by the Employers Council...

November 10, 2010
Walgreens: Mini-tender offer is a no-go

A drug store chain advised shareholders against tendering their shares after being alerted of an...

November 9, 2010
Drugstore.com reminds FSA customers to use account money before year's end

Drugstore.com on Tuesday released a statement reminding flexible spending account participants that they need to...

November 9, 2010
Forging ahead with turnaround plan, A&P enters sale-leaseback deal

Grocer A&P, which is in the midst of a turnaround, has entered into an agreement...

November 9, 2010
NACDS raising alarm over budget cuts as Washington state attacks health costs

Budget cuts in Washington state to its Medicaid programs have created a “perilous situation” for...

November 9, 2010
PNC Bank ATMs roll out in Indiana-based CVS stores

PNC Bank has made its branded automated teller machines available for customer use in 135...

November 9, 2010
Report: BJ's to sell?

Rumors have surfaced that wholesaler BJ's is looking to sell....

November 9, 2010
Report: Cessation programs fall by the wayside

According to a recently published Dow Jones report, state-funded tobacco-prevention programs quickly are becoming the...

November 8, 2010
Amazon.com to buy parent company of Diapers.com, Soap.com

Amazon.com announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire Quidsi, which operates Diapers.com, an...

November 8, 2010
Boosting (energy) sales at Costco

Costco customers walking past this Living Essentials 5-Hour Energy pallet aren't likely to know what...

November 8, 2010
Citi's flu care card pushes employers toward lower-cost retail channels

Citi on Tuesday announced the launch of the Citi Flu Care card, a new corporate...

November 8, 2010
IMS Health executive: Generic competition can help U.S. save billions

Loss of patent protection for branded drugs and subsequent competition from generics could save the...

November 8, 2010
Ralph's, Food 4 Less announce checkstand canister fundraising program

Two supermarket chains owned by Kroger announced their fundraising efforts to benefit local food banks....

November 7, 2010
'Tis the season to save on P&G items

Procter & Gamble on Monday announced that it is adding in-pack coupons from various brands...

November 7, 2010
Skinny Water hits Big Y shelves

A zero-calorie enhanced water brand will be available at 55 Big Y Foods in Massachusetts...

November 7, 2010
Whole Foods supports Share Our Strength's No Kid Hungry campaign

Whole Foods Market on Monday announced that it is supporting one organization's efforts to end...

November 4, 2010
Affordable Care Act expected to deliver big savings to Medicare recipients

Under the Affordable Care Act, the average savings for those enrolled in traditional Medicare is...

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