ShopRite launches GLP-1 Wellness Your Way Starter Kits
Customers filling their first GLP1 prescription at a ShopRite Pharmacy will receive a complimentary kit while supplies last.
Pharmacy
AI: Five changes to get ready for
Retail managers must quickly develop skills to tackle and capitalize on emerging trends that are rapidly taking hold.
Kroger to close Georgia health clinics
The Little Clinic will operate in Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arizona, Indiana, and Colorado, but withdrawing from Georgia marks a significant contraction for the brand.
Walmart expands investment in pharmacy technicians and leadership roles nationwide
Increased investment in associates will provide new leadership opportunities and higher compensation across nearly 4,600 Walmart pharmacy locations.
CVS Pharmacy named Drug Retailer of the Year
CVS Health is arguably single-handedly reaffirming the community pharmacy’s elevated status
Publix names Katie Scanlon new vice president of pharmacy
Scanlon is a recipient of the 2023 President’s Award, one of the company’s most prestigious awards.
Amazon Pharmacy broadens Wegovy pill access via insurance and cash option
Eligible customers with commercial insurance may pay as little as $25 for a one-month supply.
Giant Eagle pharmacies now offering RxSmartSaver from GoodRx
Program offers Giant Eagle customers instant access to meaningful savings on brand medications.
Sam’s Club rolls out pharmacist-led support as oral GLP-1 option launches
Sam’s Club pharmacies have been ranked No. 1 in customer satisfaction among mass merchandiser pharmacies by J.D. Power for 10 consecutive years.
Flu reaches highest level in the U.S. in quite some time
“This flu season is exceptionally active,” says Anita Patel, vice president of Pharmacy Services Development at Walgreens.
Albertsons reports steady Q3 gains as consumers focus on value
Albertsons reported steady Q3 results but reduced its full-year outlook as pricing pressures and changes in drug reimbursement affect sales.
Retailers and suppliers prepare for a worsening flu season
Activity is ramping up across most U.S. regions, with spikes in the Northeast and the Mountain West, as the new subclade K variant emerges and may affect population immunity.
FMI: Supermarket pharmacies at risk without PBM reform
FMI members operate approximately 12,000 supermarket pharmacies across the United States.