RITE AID

Rite Aid, Albertsons merger gains momentum with HSR expiration
The expiration of the waiting period under the HSR Act satisfies one of the conditions to the closing of the merger, which remains subject to other customary closing conditions, including the approval of Rite Aid's stockholders.
Walgreens' U.S.-based pharmacy ops drive Q2 growth
Retail Pharmacy USA had second quarter sales of $24.5 billion, an increase of 12.2% over the year-ago quarter. Sales in comparable stores increased 2.4%.

Rite Aid finalizes transfer of stores to Walgreens Boots Alliance

The transfer of the three distribution centers and related inventory from Rite Aid to Walgreens is expected to begin after Sept. 1, 2018.
Rite Aid kicks off 24th annual Miracle Balloon fundraiser

Since 1983, Children's Miracle Network Hospitals has raised more than $5 billion, most of it $1 at a time through the charity's Miracle Balloon icon.
Rite Aid Foundation, Penguins address adolescent drug abuse

In all, The Rite Aid Foundation is making a three-year, $1.125 million commitment to the Prescription Drug Safety program.
Health Dialog CMO to extol values of SDM at health workshop

SDM is a collaborative process between physicians and patients that may rely on the use of decision aids, which offer evidence-based information about treatment choices to help patients understand their options.
New NQF playbook places health practitioners on same page

Patient decision aids are a key component of shared decision making. When available, these tools provide patients with information on the risks, benefits, challenges, and alternatives to care options.
WBA maintains W. Va. pharmacy network through Rite Aid transfer

Nationally, 1,932 Rite Aid drugstores are being acquired by Walgreens. While external signage remains Rite Aid for the time being, stores will be converted to the Walgreens brand in phases over time.
Mission Critical: Execs stress meeting needs with focus on purpose

At the recent DSN Industry Issues Summit in New York City retail executives confirmed that retailers must take action on many different fronts if they want to remain relevant and ultimately be successful.
Albertsons gains URAC accreditation for Specialty Pharmacy

Albertsons earned its URAC accreditation by demonstrating a comprehensive commitment to quality care, improved processes and better patient outcomes.

Rite Aid, Albertsons merger gains momentum with HSR expiration

Walgreens' U.S.-based pharmacy ops drive Q2 growth

Rite Aid finalizes transfer of stores to Walgreens Boots Alliance

Rite Aid kicks off 24th annual Miracle Balloon fundraiser

Rite Aid Foundation, Penguins address adolescent drug abuse

Health Dialog CMO to extol values of SDM at health workshop

New NQF playbook places health practitioners on same page

WBA maintains W. Va. pharmacy network through Rite Aid transfer

Mission Critical: Execs stress meeting needs with focus on purpose

Albertsons gains URAC accreditation for Specialty Pharmacy