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.
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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.
CVS Health provides MMR vaccines statewide amid South Carolina measles outbreak
Unvaccinated residents can receive a measles vaccine at select CVS Pharmacy and MinuteClinic locations across the state.
NACDS welcomes Jermaine Smith as vice president of state advocacy
Veteran pharmacy leader brings decades of experience to scale state-level advocacy.
Fruth Pharmacy acquired by Walgreens
"Our goal is to make the process seamless for patients and ensure they continue to have access to trusted, high-quality pharmacy care,” said a Walgreens spokeswoman.
Walmart, Eli Lilly partner to expand direct-to-consumer Zepbound pricing
Walmart will serve as the first in-store pickup pharmacy for LillyDirect’s self-pay single-dose vials.
Making retail a destination for health care
The benefits of boosting in-store health and wellness offerings are clear, but the optimal approach remains to be determined.
Amazon Pharmacy unveils in-office medication dispensing kiosks
Innovative pharmacy kiosks at One Medical offices will allow patients in select areas to receive medications within minutes of their appointment, closing a critical gap in care.
Sam’s Club adds same-day refrigerated prescription delivery
The new service underscores the club’s growing role in retail healthcare and its competitive value for Plus Members.