Costco pharmacies to stop offering abortion pill
Costco’s decision to skip mifepristone sales is praised by religious investors and criticized by abortion-rights advocates, signaling ongoing disputes over pharmacy access.
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Giant Eagle pharmacy joins Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drugs retailer network
“Being part of the Cost Plus Drugs network ensures that our services are available to as many people across our communities as possible.”
Albertsons joins White House effort to modernize digital health infrastructure
Retailer joins major tech and health care firms to advance digital health ecosystem.
US employers consider cutting health benefits as the costs of weight-loss drugs rise
The rising costs tied to GLP-1 drugs are emerging as a strategic workforce issue.
Webinar preview: “Generics at a Crossroad” to examine the future of generic medicines
The webinar features insights from John Dillaway and Amit Ghare of Ascend Laboratories.
The CPG Guys: Health and wellness with Walmart’s Kevin Host
Kevin Host is the SVP of Pharmacy at Walmart.
Rite Aid prepares to sell remaining assets
Walgreens and the three brand management companies are evaluating Rite Aid’s intellectual property and loyalty program.
Walgreens and KFF’s Greater Than Campaign to offer free HIV/STD testing in stores on June 27
More than 415 local health departments and community organizations mobilize across the country for largest-ever National HIV Testing Day event.
Prospective buyers line up for Rite Aid assets
Kourtney Kardashian is said to be exploring a bid for Rite Aid’s iconic Thrifty ice cream brand.
Amazon Pharmacy launches new tools for simpler medication management
Caregivers can now manage medications for their loved ones, while Medicare customers can access PillPack from Amazon Pharmacy’s pre-sorted and labeled packets.
CVS set to close 270 stores this year
The move is part of a broader restructuring initiative that the pharmacy chain first announced in late 2021.
CVS Health reopens Hendersonville store destroyed by Hurricane Helene
The newly rebuilt store features a modern design and expanded health services, including a full-service pharmacy.
Trump signs executive order intended to lower drug prices
Analysts and legal experts said the order would be difficult to implement.
Rite Aid seeks buyers amid store closures
Rite Aid filed for bankruptcy protection earlier in the month for the second time in less than two years.