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May 7, 2013
Bi-Lo raises more than $550,000 for local charities across Bi-Lo, Winn-Dixie footprints

Bi-Lo raised more than $550,000 to benefit nonprofit organizations within the grocer’s operating area across both its Bi-Lo and Winn-Dixie banners.

May 1, 2013
New South University pharmacy dean to oversee programs in Ga., S.C.

South University has appointed a new dean of its pharmacy school, the university announced.

April 11, 2013
QS/1 introduces 'first of its kind' Medicare Part B documentation system

QS/1 has released Medicare Part B compliance documentation, which it said would be the first of its type on the market to help pharmacies that want to serve Part B customers while remaining compliant, the company said.

April 9, 2013
S.C. health and human services director tours MinuteClinic location

A MinuteClinic location at a CVS store in downtown Columbia, S.C., got a visit from one of the state's top health officials recently.

March 20, 2013
TreatMyUTI.com offers online access to physician diagnosis, UTI treatment

A new online service, dubbed TreatMyUTI.com, is offering patients what it says is the first online access to physician diagnosis and treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infections with no office visit, exam or lab test required.

February 14, 2013
MinuteClinic, Greenville Hospital System form clinical affiliation

MinuteClinic and Greenville Hospital System — South Carolina's largest health system, with five medical campuses, outpatient and specialty centers and a large network of physician practices — have entered into a clinical affiliation to enhance access to healthcare services in upstate South Carolina.

February 13, 2013
Bi-Lo expands prescription program through loyalty card

Bi-Lo on Wednesday launched in all of its pharmacies a prescription program that significantly enhances the offerings of its existing program.

January 29, 2013
New GetAwayGrey natural supplement offers alternative to hair dyes

Startup company GetAwayGrey is offering an alternative way to battle gray hair with its new nutraceutical multivitamin that is designed to reverse and prevent gray hair.

January 8, 2013
Walgreens opens comprehensive worksite health center at BMW Manufacturing's U.S. campus

Walgreens and BMW Manufacturing on Tuesday celebrated the grand opening of a comprehensive worksite health center on the BMW campus in Spartanburg, S.C.

December 4, 2012
QS/1, CoverMyMeds partner on prior authorization automation

Pharmacy technology provider QS/1 has entered a contract with CoverMyMeds to automate a process often required by insurers to dispense specialty drugs.

November 28, 2012
Nutramax launches comprehensive line of supplements for the family dog

Nutramax Laboratories on Wednesday announced the nationwide launch of Cosequin for Dogs into Walmart stores.

November 13, 2012
Study: Graphic, stop-smoking images more effective than cancer-warning text

Health warning labels on cigarette packages that use pictures to show the health consequences of smoking are effective in reaching adult smokers, according to the results of a new study published in the December issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.

September 18, 2012
FDA approves drug for brittle nails

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a treatment for a disease that causes brittle nails.

September 5, 2012
American BioTech Supply donates refrigerators to Denver Health

A safety-net healthcare organization in Colorado got a donation of four new vaccine refrigerators at the end of a recent trade show there.

August 21, 2012
Bi-Lo launches annual flu vaccination drive

Supermarket chain Bi-Lo has launched an annual campaign to promote flu vaccinations.

August 13, 2012
More signs that 2012 is tipping point for convenient care industry

Just days after Drug Store News reported — once again — that 2012 is proving to be a significant year for the convenient care industry, yet another turn of events further solidified what we’ve been saying for quite some time.

August 7, 2012
Report: South Carolina allowing clinics to enroll as providers in Medicaid

Beginning this month, South Carolina is allowing retail-based health clinics to enroll as providers in Medicaid, a move that will enable Medicaid patients to use clinics for wellness visits, preventive services and to treat acute ailments, according to a local news report.

July 27, 2012
MinuteClinic readies for BTS season, fall sports practice

MinuteClinic, the walk-in medical clinics inside CVS/pharmacy stores in 25 states and the District of Columbia, is gearing up for the back-to-school season by reminding parents that it is a one-stop location where students can get their required vaccinations and sports and college physicals as four states issue new immunization mandates.

July 27, 2012
Save-A-Lot launches road trip marketing campaign

Save-A-Lot, a hard-discount, limited-assortment grocery chain and a wholly owned subsidiary of Supervalu, kicked off its 2012 Fuel Your Family Road Trip in Orlando to raise awareness of Save-A-Lot stores as the go-to destination for affordable food.

July 18, 2012
Food Lion launches new brand strategy for N.C., S.C. stores

Food Lion has implemented its new brand strategy in the retailer's North Carolina and South Carolina stores.

June 11, 2012
Save-A-Lot looking for college interns to 'hit the road'

Save-A-Lot, a wholly owned subsidiary of Supervalu, on Monday launched a national search for a team of two interns to serve as brand ambassadors — or more aptly titled Road Scholars — for its 2012 Fuel Your Family Road Trip campaign.

June 8, 2012
Bi-Lo remodels 13 locations through March, April

Over the past two months, Bi-Lo has revealed 13 newly updated stores across the Carolinas, with donations of more than $19,000 to community organizations on behalf of Bi-Lo charities, the grocer announced Wednesday.

May 17, 2012
Survey: Consumers to trade sand castles for shopping over Memorial Day weekend

According to findings in two America's Research Group surveys — conducted in late March and in late April — the number of Americans delaying their shopping to Memorial Day weekend is at an all-time high.

April 9, 2012
Bi-Lo remodels three South Carolina stores

Bi-Lo noted last week that three of its locations along the South Carolina coastline had been refreshed in March.

April 2, 2012
NACDS expands state team with hiring of advocacy expert Leigh Knotts

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores on Monday announced that state health policy professional Leigh Knotts will serve as director of state government affairs, responsible for advocacy in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, Puerto Rico, South Carolina and Tennessee.

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