Pharmacy Business

Most Pharmacy Shoppers Want Self-Service: Study
Increasing wait-times are fueling consumer demand for self-service options at the pharmacy counter, according to consumer research that claims seven out of 10 pharmacy shoppers expressed interest in having a kiosk to pickup and drop off their prescriptions -- including when the pharmacy is closed – according to a new study by pharmacy research firm Wilson Health Information, LLC.
Giant-Landover Gives Families 5% off Groceries When They Fill 5 Scripts
The program joins the Ahold USA banner's generic drug program and lower prices on HBC products cost-saving initiatives for shoppers.

Rite Aid Gives Away Oral Care Guide and Tip Book

The program is part of the drug chain's year-long health and wellness campaign.
Jewel-Osco Launches Pharmacy Rewards Program

Customers will receive discounts on grocery purchases under the value-added pharmacy program.
Hy-Vee Adds 90-Day Supply to Generic Drug Program

Regional retailer rolls out a 90-day component to its $4 generic drug program that provides enhanced choice to both customers and physicians that may have been limited to mail-order service.
Supermarket Pharmacies Deliver Strong Results in Changing Market: Study

Pharmacies are serving as the anchor for storewide health and wellness programs, according to a study from FMI.
Union to Rally at A&P Shareholders' Meeting

Union to Rally at A&P Shareholders' Meeting
Longs Drug to Plug into Personal Health Care Info System for Patients

The chain will connect to Microsoft HealthVault, which allows consumers to securely store and share their health information digitally with healthcare providers.
Dierbergs Adds $4 Generic Prescription Pricing

Following the lead of numerous other grocers nationally, regional upscale operator Dierbergs Markets said it is rolling out new pricing that will save customers 60 percent or more on prescription drugs for more than 350 generic medications.
Kmart Expands Generic Script Program, Boasts 'Bigger Formulary' than Other Retailers

Kmart's new plan, covering more than 500 generic prescription drugs, augments other special values the retailer already offers.

Most Pharmacy Shoppers Want Self-Service: Study

Giant-Landover Gives Families 5% off Groceries When They Fill 5 Scripts

Rite Aid Gives Away Oral Care Guide and Tip Book

Jewel-Osco Launches Pharmacy Rewards Program

Hy-Vee Adds 90-Day Supply to Generic Drug Program

Supermarket Pharmacies Deliver Strong Results in Changing Market: Study

Union to Rally at A&P Shareholders' Meeting

Longs Drug to Plug into Personal Health Care Info System for Patients

Dierbergs Adds $4 Generic Prescription Pricing

Kmart Expands Generic Script Program, Boasts 'Bigger Formulary' than Other Retailers