Pharmacy Business

CARTERET, N.J. -- In response to rising concerns about health care costs, Pathmark Stores, Inc., has extended the enrollment period for its new Pharmacy Advantage Club, which helps those who qualify manage their prescription drug costs. The program's initial enrollment period began on Feb. 23, and has been extended through April 28, from the original cut-off date of March 31.

CARTERET, N.J. -- In response to rising concerns about health care costs, Pathmark Stores, Inc., has extended the enrollment period for its new Pharmacy Advantage Club, which helps those who qualify manage their prescription drug costs. The program's initial enrollment period began on Feb. 23, and has been extended through April 28, from the original cut-off date of March 31.

CARLISLE, Pa. -- To mark National Poison Prevention Week, which runs from March 18 to March 24, Ahold-owned Giant Food Stores, LLC and its Martin's Food Markets and Tops Markets divisions will provide free Children's Poison Prevention Activity Books at all of its pharmacy departments. The books offer information to help teach kids about the dangers of poisons.

CARLISLE, Pa. -- To mark National Poison Prevention Week, which runs from March 18 to March 24, Ahold-owned Giant Food Stores, LLC and its Martin's Food Markets and Tops Markets divisions will provide free Children's Poison Prevention Activity Books at all of its pharmacy departments. The books offer information to help teach kids about the dangers of poisons.

CINCINNATI - In the wake of a Georgia woman's claim that a pharmacist refused her request for "Plan B" emergency contraceptive at a Kroger pharmacy, The Kroger Co. here reaffirmed in a statement that it will fill requests for the medication regardless of whether individual pharmacists at its stores object to dispensing it.

MINNEAPOLIS -- Supervalu Inc. here has reportedly signed a five-year lease for 345,000 square feet of space, to include a full test kitchen for product and recipe development, in the former Best Buy headquarters building in nearby Eden Prairie.

GRAND RAPIDS - Meijer Inc. here added two new diagnostic devices to its in-store pharmacies in a bid to make it easier for customers to manage their health.

CHICAGO -- Jewel-Osco Pharmacy, a network of pharmacies providing patient care services in the Chicago metropolitan area, has entered into an agreement with Destiny Health to provide a wellness service, Vitality Check, to The Destiny Health Plan members.