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Price Chopper Supermarkets is pleased to announce the launch of its new specialty pharmacy program, which expands pharmacy services in an effort to provide more convenient and personalized solutions for patients living with chronic and complex health conditions. This program is part of a partnership with Aureus Health Services, a specialty pharmacy and health management company.

Walgreens today announced the launch of Well Beyond HIVâ„¢, a national campaign highlighting people aging well beyond their HIV diagnosis. The centerpiece of the campaign is a traveling art exhibit, curated in collaboration with The Graying of AIDS, an independent documentary project and educational campaign. The exhibit provides a glimpse into the lives of older adults living with HIV and will make its first stop in Miami, Fla., this Saturday, Jan. 17.

Fred's Inc. today reported sales for the five-week fiscal month of December and the 11-month year-to-date period ended January 3, 2015.

A new analysis by researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital and the CVS Health Research Institute shows that enhanced prescription drug insurance can improve patient health outcomes and reduce use of other, often costly, health care services.

The Pharmacy Quality Alliance (PQA) has retired a performance measure on treating hypertension in patients with diabetes that is no longer in accordance with the Joint National Committee's (JNC8) 2014 hypertension guidelines.

IMWell Health is expanding its footprint in Northeast Oklahoma; the newest clinic location serving many local employers is located inside the Reasor's at 1104 East Kenosha in Broken Arrow. Reasor's Group Health Plan members will have access to IMWell Health Clinics; patients will have timely access to high quality primary care, and all services provided are covered as a 100% health benefit.

In an effort to strengthen its longstanding relationships with independent pharmacies, The F.C. Sturtevant Company has announced that Cardinal Health Inc. has become its exclusive national wholesale distributor.

Rite Aid Corporation announced today that Jocelyn Zazyczny Konrad, currently vice president, healthcare initiatives, has been promoted to group vice president, pharmacy initiatives and clinical services. Konrad succeeds Karen Staniforth, who was recently promoted to the role of chief operating officer at Health Dialog, a subsidiary of Rite Aid.

Cardinal Health plans to release second-quarter financial results for its fiscal year 2015 on Jan. 29, prior to the opening of trading on the New York Stock Exchange.

Lynn Marmer, The Kroger Co. group vice president of corporate affairs, today was named to The List of People Shaping Retail's Future by the National Retail Federation.

Rite Aid Corporation has announced its sales results for December.

The Walgreens Flu Index is a weekly report developed to provide state- and market-specific information regarding flu activity. The Index ranks the highest incidences of influenza across the country.

At a special meeting of shareholders held today, Walgreens shareholders voted to approve all proposals related to the company's acquisition of the remaining 55 percent of Alliance Boots GmbH that it does not currently own and the reorganization of the company into a holding company structure.

The Walgreens Flu Indexâ„¢ is a weekly report developed to provide state- and market-specific information regarding flu activity, and ranking of those experiencing the highest incidences of influenza across the country.

Flu activity tends to peak in January or later and can sometimes go into May, so it's not too late for individuals to protect themselves by getting vaccinated.

Department of Health and Human Services' Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell announced today that HHS is collaborating with the nation's largest pharmacies to encourage enrollment through the Health Insurance Marketplace at thousands of locations across the country. Ahold USA Companies, Bi-Lo Holdings, CVS Health, H-E-B, Kroger, Rite Aid, Walgreens and Walmart are playing an important role in providing information about the Health Insurance Marketplace to people across the country.

Pacific Northwest grocery chain Haggen today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire 146 stores. With this acquisition, which remains subject to FTC approval, Haggen will expand from 18 stores with 16 pharmacies to 164 stores with 106 pharmacies; from 2,000 employees to more than 10,000 employees.

The CVS Health Research Institute today released a first look at the comparative utilization of two new hepatitis C treatments in the weeks following their respective launches. The analysis shows an increase in the number of eligible hepatitis C patients being treated following the October launch of Harvoni®, the newest hepatitis C treatment.

Bayer HealthCare and Cardinal Health today announced the signing of a 15-year agreement for the contract manufacturing of Xofigo (radium Ra 223 dichloride). As part of the agreement, Cardinal Health will build a state-of-the art, 64,000 square foot facility in Indianapolis, which will be dedicated exclusively to the manufacturing of Xofigo. Product manufactured at this facility will primarily be distributed in the United States and Canada.

Avella Specialty Pharmacy announced today that Dr. Eric Sredzinski, Pharm.D. is among a team of researchers that received the 2014 Pharmacy Practice Research Award from the American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists Research and Education Foundation.

Cardinal Health is seeking stories of innovative, inspirational, passionate medical laboratory professionals in the second year of its urEssential award program, an award program to recognize medical laboratory professionals and their contributions to the field of health care.

Two MinuteClinic walk-in medical clinics opened today inside CVS/pharmacy stores in Reno and Sparks. They join eight MinuteClinic locations inside select CVS/pharmacy stores in the Las Vegas area in Southern Nevada.

Fruth Pharmacy introduces a new program called "Gopher" to the community. Those who qualify for the program can receive free local delivery of prescriptions and other goods.

For the fifth consecutive year, Publix Pharmacy is the highest-ranking pharmacy in overall satisfaction in the supermarket segment according to J.D. Power & Associate Satisfaction Survey.

Walgreens today introduced a new telehealth offering that will give Walgreens website users 24/7 access to U.S. board-certified doctors through its mobile application. With today's launch, the service is now available to users in California and Michigan, with plans to rollout to additional states and markets over time.

The Walgreens Flu Index is a weekly report developed to provide state- and market-specific information regarding flu activity, and ranking of those experiencing the highest incidences of influenza across the country. With the ability to generate hyper-local data that's as specific as a single zip code, the Index aims to drive consumer awareness and prevention within communities, while also serving as a valuable resource for health departments, media and others at the local level.

Cardinal Health today introduced a powerful new tool that gives pharmacists the ability to rapidly analyze antibiotic use trends and identify significant opportunities to improve antibiotic stewardship efforts.

The McKesson Pharmacy Optimization team has identified the top five trends that will impact the healthcare system and health system pharmacies in 2015.

Retailer's cook book features recipes with ingredients frequently found on food pantry shelves

In support of National Influenza Vaccination Week, Rite Aid is reducing the price of flu shots by $5 to encourage people who have not yet received their annual flu shot to get vaccinated. From now through December 13, flu shots will be available from Rite Aid certified immunizing pharmacists at Rite Aid pharmacies nationwide at a reduced price of only $26.99*, subject to state regulations. Flu shots are covered by most insurance plans, including Medicare Part B.