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July 8, 2010
Generics may dampen pharmacy sales for drug stores, but they sure help patients

CVS Caremark made a major push to showcase the tools it uses to curb costs...

WHAT IT MEANS AND WHY IT'S IMPORTANT CVS Caremark made a major push to showcase the tools it uses to curb costs as it revealed a study indicating that more lax generic regulations could save states millions of dollars, not to mention that its annual insights report revealed an increase in generic dispensing rates.

(THE NEWS: CVS Caremark study: Less restrictive generic laws could curb state Medicaid costs. For the full story, click here)

July 7, 2010
CVS/pharmacy becomes sponsor of NCOA's National Institute of Senior Centers

The National Council on Aging has named CVS/pharmacy as the national sponsor of NCOA's National...

July 7, 2010
Local e-prescribing initiative awarded for technology innovation

In honor of its dedication to driving the adoption of e-prescribing technology in Michigan, the...

DETROIT In honor of its dedication to driving the adoption of e-prescribing technology in Michigan, the Southeast Michigan ePrescribing Initiative was presented with the 2010 Health Information Technology Innovation Leadership Award at the first annual Michigan HIT Leadership and Innovation Awards reception.

July 6, 2010
CVS Caremark study: Less-restrictive generic laws could curb state Medicaid costs

Changing generic substitution laws in favor of less-restrictive regulations could save states struggling to pay...

WOONSOCKET, R.I. Changing generic substitution laws in favor of less-restrictive regulations could save states struggling to pay for increasing healthcare costs through their Medicaid programs more than $100 million over the next several years, according to a new CVS Caremark study.

July 6, 2010
CVS Caremark: Generic dispensing rates rise as plan member contributions drop

CVS Caremark's annual insights report revealed an increase in generic dispensing rates as plan member...

June 29, 2010
Scolr Pharma adds Nuprin to portfolio

Scolr Pharma earlier this year acquired the rights to the Nuprin brand name from Advanced...

June 22, 2010
Connecticut AG to investigate CVS Caremark's threats to end drug discount program

Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal has announced an investigation of CVS Caremark's threat to terminate...

June 21, 2010
Plan to cut Saturday postal service draws heat from mail-order pharmacy

The much-discussed plan by the cash-strapped U.S. Postal Service to end Saturday delivery has drawn...

June 17, 2010
Walgreens, CVS Caremark announce new PBM network agreement

The nation's top drug store chains have reached a new agreement in which one will...

June 14, 2010
CVS Caremark recognized for employee health initiatives

CVS Caremark's proactive approach to workplace health and its investment in programs that help employees...

WOONSOCKET, R.I. CVS Caremark's proactive approach to workplace health and its investment in programs that help employees and their families make better choices about their health and well-being has been recognized with an award from the National Business Group on Health, the company announced on Tuesday.

June 13, 2010
Stock repurchase program at CVS Caremark approved

CVS Caremark has announced that its board of directors has approved a new share repurchase...

June 9, 2010
A&P continues participation in CVS Caremark's PBM network

In the wake of the battle between CVS Caremark and Walgreens, at least one competitor...

June 9, 2010
Congressional lawmakers launch push for increased federal scrutiny of PBMs

As the war of words between Walgreens and CVS Caremark heats up this week, federal...

June 8, 2010
CVS Caremark removes Walgreens from PBM network

Following an announcement that its pharmacy benefit management business no longer would be used by...

June 6, 2010
CVS Caremark's All Kids Can teams up with VSA

CVS Caremark's philanthropic program All Kids Can and VSA will present their "State of the...

June 6, 2010
MinuteClinic appoints new chief nurse practitioner

Underscoring the value of the nurse practitioner in the convenient care industry, CVS Caremark’s MinuteClinic...

WOONSOCKET, R.I. —Underscoring the value of the nurse practitioner in the convenient care industry, CVS Caremark’s MinuteClinic has named Vermont state commissioner Paulette Thabault as its new chief nurse practitioner officer.

In this role, which is a new position at MinuteClinic, Thabault will provide leadership to clinicians who staff MinuteClinic health centers and will help lead MinuteClinic’s clinical service excellence.

June 6, 2010
More than 1,000 pack the Armada Specialty Pharmacy Summit

Specialty pharmacy has emerged as a separate and distinct trade class, Armada Health Care CEO...

June 6, 2010
NACDS kicks off Marketplace Conference with successful programs

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores' 2010 Marketplace Conference kicked off this weekend with...

June 6, 2010
New services, free meds for diabetics

In the world of retailing, nothing speaks to consumers quite so loudly and clearly as...

June 6, 2010
Ryan to retire from CVS helm

After spending 36 years with CVS Caremark, Tom Ryan, chairman, president and CEO, will retire...

June 6, 2010
The shortest column I have ever written

And there is a good reason for it....

And there is a good reason for it.

You probably have already noticed, this issue is jammed with great stuff, from our special report, 7 Deadly Sins of SKU Rationalization, to the exclusive Retail Store of the Year section, highlighting winners from Drug Store News’ sister publication Chain Store Age’s annual store design competition. There just isn’t a lot of room for me and my opinion in this issue.

June 6, 2010
Walgreens taps physician as medical chief

In another clear sign of the dramatic revolution under way within retail pharmacy, Walgreens has...

June 6, 2010
Walgreens terminates provider relationship with CVS Caremark's PBM business

One of the nation's largest drug store chains said it will cease any future pharmacy...

June 6, 2010
Walgreens, CVS delay test kit sales as FDA signals tougher stance

Adopting a tougher and more interventionist tone with the U.S. drug and medical device market,...

June 3, 2010
Retail clinic growth slowing down? Not a chance

The news that Target is looking to expand its retail-based clinic business this year is...

WHAT IT MEANS AND WHY IT'S IMPORTANT The news that Target is looking to expand its retail-based clinic business this year is yet one more indicator that reports of the demise of retail clinic growth have been greatly exaggerated.

(THE NEWS: Target to expand its retail clinic presence. For the full story, click here)