Chain Drug Review articles from October 2007

Chain Drug Review archives from October 2007

Community Rx flexes its lobbying muscle.(News)
October 1, 2007... WASHINGTON -- Community pharmacy executives from across the country met with members of Congress last month to discuss pending changes to the Medicaid system that hamper the industry's ability to fill prescriptions under the federal program....

MTM means fundamental change.(News)(medication therapy management)
October 1, 2007... PHILADELPHIA -- If pharmacy is to step up delivery of medication therapy management (MTM) it will have to transform itself, Kerr Drug director of clinical services Rebecca Chater said at an MTM conference here last month. While traditional...

Revitalized Longs eyes expansion.(News)
October 1, 2007... NEW YORK -- Longs Drug Stores Corp. has returned to an expansion mode after focusing on a thorough revamp of its business model in recent years. But there remains ample opportunities for improvement, according to vice president of finance Steve...

Cardinal teams up with Alliance Boots.(News)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... DUBLIN, Ohio -- Cardinal Health Inc. and Alliance Boots PLC have agreed to jointly source and market Boots' Almus generic prescription medicines in the United States. To help the companies achieve the utmost from their venture, Cardinal...

Chains offer flu shots.(News)
October 1, 2007... NEW YORK -- The industry's three largest drug chains have all unveiled plans to offer flu shots this fall. Walgreen Co., CVS Corp. and Rite Aid Corp. say they will provide the vaccinations to patients in selected markets across the county....

Boots Retail International elevates exec.(News)
October 1, 2007... NOTTINGHAM, U.K. -- Boots Retail International (BRI) regional director for North America Martin Waters has become the company's managing director. He succeeds William Cotton, who has left Alliance Boots to pursue other interests. ...

Supervalu appoints division presidents.(News)
October 1, 2007... EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. -- Larry Wahlstrom, president of Supervalu Inc.'s Jewel-Osco division, has replaced Carl Jablonski as president of the company's Shaw's division. Jablonski retired at the end of last month. Keith Nielsen, Jewel-Osco's...

Progess in meth fight.(News)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] WASHINGTON -- Recent efforts by chain drug stores have helped curb illegal methamphetamine production in the United States, a chain drug executive speaking on behalf of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores...

NACDS asks for delay in rule.(News)
October 1, 2007... ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- For the second time in a month the National Association of Chain Drug Stores has joined a group of other health care organizations to oppose the impending deadline for pharmacies to use tamper-resistant paper when filling...

Mansuy is recognized by Rite Aid.(News)(Obituary)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... CAMP HILL, Pa. -- Gary Mansuy, who had been senior director of merchandising for Rite Aid Corp., has been honored posthumously with the chain's President's award. The award honors a Rite Aid associate who consistently demonstrates high...

Health insurance plan upgraded by Wal-Mart.(News)
October 1, 2007... BENTONVILLE, Ark. -- Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has revamped the health care coverage it offers its workers, reducing employee costs, expanding coverage and giving employees access to thousands of inexpensive prescription drugs. "We worked...

Kroger flourishes by 'placing customers first'.(Business)(Statistical table)
October 1, 2007... CINCINNATI -- Buoyed by a combination of formidable same-store sales growth, improved gross margins and lower interest costs, Kroger Co. rang up a 27.9% earnings gain on a 6.6% top-line increase for fiscal 2007's second quarter. The results...

Expectations for year raised.(Business)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... CINCINNATI -- After a rousing performance in the second quarter, Kroger increased its sales and earnings guidance for fiscal 2007. Excluding on-site fuel centers, the company now looks for identical supermarket sales growth in the range of...

Operating profit falls at Ahold USA.(Business)
October 1, 2007... AMSTERDAM -- Restructuring charges and margin contraction triggered a sharp decline in operating income at the United States retail unit of Ahold NV, although the sale of its U.S. Foodservice Inc. division boosted the parent company's bottom...

Vibrel lets women 'take charge of their sexual selves'.(Supplier News)
October 1, 2007... CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. -- The Helm Capital Group Inc. has begun marketing an over-the-counter product it says will stir the libido of women the same way prescription-strength erectile dysfunction drugs do for men. Called Vibrel, the cosmeceutical...

Adams hits a milestone, looks ahead.(Supplier News)(Adams Respiratory Therapeutics Inc.)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... CHESTER, N.J. -- Adams Respiratory Therapeutics Inc., the marketer of Mucinex and Delsym cough and cold products, celebrated its 10th anniversary last month with its employees here in an event that was attended by federal, state and local...

Whitman: the indispensable NACDS staffer.(My Turn)(Editorial)
October 1, 2007... Sherlock Holmes once referred to Dr. Watson as the fixed point in a changing universe. So it is with Jim Whitman and chain drug retailing in America. Whitman joined the National Association of Chain Drug Stores in 1976, a year before the...

It's time to consider federal Rx regs.(My Turn)(Report)
October 1, 2007... The lead story in a recent edition of The New York Times reported on the growing number of industries seeking federal regulation. Makers of products as diverse as food, tobacco, toys and antifreeze are calling for national standards. The...

As the health care system changes, Rx asserts itself.(Critical Issues in Pharmacy and Technology: A Chain Drug Review Roundtable)(Discussion)
October 1, 2007... BOSTON--Like the health care system of which it is an integral part, community pharmacy is in transition. In conjunction with the recent National Association of Chain Drug Stores Pharmacy and Technology Conference here, Chain Drug Review...

Conditions right for expansion.(FOOT CARE)(Statistical table)
October 1, 2007... NEW YORK -- Foot care continues to be a dependable category for chain drug retailers, with plenty of room for growth. According to Information Resources Inc. (IRI), dollar sales of foot care devices rose 5.3% in the drug channel for the...

Store brands have become formidable factor in foot care.(FOOT CARE)
October 1, 2007... NEW YORK -- Private label products are becoming a powerful force in the foot care category. Such items are now second only to Schering-Plough HealthCare Products Inc.'s Dr. Scholl's line in the foot care devices segment, up an eye-catching...

Drug chains are doing their part to drive sales.(FOOT CARE)
October 1, 2007... NEW YORK -- Chain drug stores are helping to keep the foot category healthy by providing educational materials, compelling in-store promotions, lower prices and mentions in their weekly circulars. In addition, chain drug retailers are...

Demographics portend gains.(FOOT CARE)
October 1, 2007... NEW YORK -- The aging of the American population portends continued strong sales in the foot care category. As baby boomers remain active, they are experiencing more wear and tear on their feet, which in turn leads to purchasing products to...

'In foot care niche means unique'.(FOOT CARE)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... NEW YORK -- While the word "niche" sometimes has a negative connotation, this is not the case in foot care. "In the foot care category niche items have a welcome home," says Carol Buck, chief executive officer of Xenna Corp. Unlike...

ProFoot marks two decades of innovation.(FOOT CARE)
October 1, 2007... NEW YORK -- The past two decades have seen significant changes in the foot care category. Dominating sales 20 years ago was Schering-Plough HealthCare Products Inc.'s Dr. Scholl's, which was virtually the only player in foot care. ...

Women's problems get attention.(FOOT CARE)
October 1, 2007... NEW YORK -- As long as women wear high-heel shoes, they will continue to have a greater need for foot care products than men. The American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) conducted a survey on women and feet and found that 41% of women...

Diabetics need extra foot care.(FOOT CARE)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... NEW YORK -- Diabetics are particularly vulnerable to such foot problems as sores, loss of circulation and degeneration of the nerves that can lead to even more serious complications. While physicians are aware of this, a substantial number...

La Cross kits are set for holidays.(What's New)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... Del Laboratories Inc.'s La Cross brand is preparing unique kits for the upcoming holiday season. The Shower Caddy is a lucite holder that grips the shower wall surface with suction cups, holding three-foot smoothers to remove rough skin and...

ProFoot goes green.(What's New)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... In a move to offer the "greenest" packaging in the industry, ProFoot Inc.'s packaging is now comprised of 100% recyclable paper components and uses soy-based inks and water-based coatings. The company has also developed a new approach to...

Dr. Scholl's extends for her collection.(What's New)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... Schering-Plough HealthCare Products Inc. continues to extend its popular Dr. Scholl's For Her line of items. Dr. Scholl's For Her Foot Serum features a unique complex of ingredients, including beta hydroxy, shea butter, glycerin and vitamin...

Kushyfoot launches host of new items.(What's New)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... Doris International's Kushyfoot has hunched a number of new styles. The ultralow-cut foot cover is designed specifically to be worn invisibly with "peep toe" shoes, while a regular-cut foot cover features a lacey fabric designed like "sexy foot...

BioRX introduces potent combination.(What's New)(BioRx Laboratories Ltd.)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] BioRx Laboratories has introduced Bactivex Athlete's Foot & Cracked Heels. The formula kills the fungus that can cause infections and relieves the itching, burning, scaling and discomfort associated with athlete's...

Natural products help promote sexual wellness.(HOMEOPATHY/NATURAL REMEDIES)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... NEW YORK -- The popularity of prescription-strength erectile dysfunction drugs has brought sexual arousal products into the mainstream and spurred the introduction of an over-the-counter segment dominated by a growing number of all-natural...

'Very much a growth category'.(HOMEOPATHY/NATURAL REMEDIES)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] NEW YORK -- Factors as diverse as growing environmental awareness and a health care system that is failing many Americans are helping spur growth in the sales of homeopathic and natural products. "It's been an...

Knowing the consumer is crucial.(HOMEOPATHY/NATURAL REMEDIES)
October 1, 2007... NEW YORK -- Customers looking for homeopathic remedies in chain drug stores tend to be much different than the people who rely on natural food stores for these products, those in the industry note. "Consequently," points out Hyland's Inc....

Cold, allergy sufferers find relief.(HOMEOPATHY/NATURAL REMEDIES)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... NEW YORK -- With more consumers seeking out homeopathic and natural remedies, chain drug retailers across the country are expanding their mixes to include these products in a wider array of categories. These alternative remedies, suppliers...

Probiotics are the new frontier.(DIGESTIVES)
October 1, 2007... NEW YORK -- Probiotics, enzymes and the importance of internal detoxification and cleansing are on the minds of more and more Americans, helping to spur innovation in the digestives category, according to such suppliers as Greg Jacobson, senior...

Consumers get on the bandwagon.(DIGESTIVES)(Survey)
October 1, 2007... CRESWELL, Ore. -- Although half of American adults have never heard of probiotics, many indicate a willingness to try the digestive supplements, according to a Harris Interactive survey. The poll was conducted for Biocodex Inc., manufacturer of...

Fiber supplements aim to project hipper image.(DIGESTIVES)
October 1, 2007... NEW YORK -- "Sexier and trendier" are terms usually reserved for the fashion runway, but they also characterize advertising themes in the fiber segment of the digestives category, according to Angie Ulm, product manager for Alaven...

Antacids about to get a lot more competitive.(Digestives)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... NEW YORK -- Although Procter & Gamble Co.'s over-the-counter Prilosec continues to hold the lead among antacid/ gastrointestinal products in the digestives category, the sector is ripe for change. For example, Dexcel Pharma Technologies is...

Diverse trends are shaping digestives market.(Digestives)
October 1, 2007... NEW YORK -- An increasing number of people 50 years of age and older; greater numbers of individuals with such conditions as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Crohn's disease and acid reflux; more Americans with stressful lives; and the tendency...

Drug stores now selling P&G's Align.(Digestives)
October 1, 2007... NEW YORK -- Align, a probiotic supplement that previously was available only through Internet access and by phone, is now being sold in chain drug pharmacies. Procter & Gamble Co. (P&G) says its product has been clinically proven to help...

Sale of B&L commands spotlight.(EYE CARE)(Bausch & Lomb Inc.)
October 1, 2007... NEW YORK -- The eye care category has been awhirl with activity of late, much of it centered on the sale of Bausch & Lomb Inc. (B&L). B&L shareholders last month approved the company's all-cash $3.7 billion buyout by private equity firm...

In today's environment, red eye is all too common.(EYE CARE)(Survey)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... NEW YORK -- Red eyes and the workplace do not mix, according to a new survey conducted for Rohto eye drops manufacturer Menthelatum Co. More than two-fifths of respondents said red eyes look "unprofessional," and more than one in 10...

Suppliers take aim at dryness.(EYE CARE)
October 1, 2007... NEW YORK -- Dry eye, a common condition of aging, is drawing increasing interest from drug manufacturers who see tremendous potential for new remedies. With a number of dry-eye drugs under development, chain drug retailers say the market...

A booming segment.(EYE CARE)
October 1, 2007... NEW YORK -- The reading glasses category is strong and getting stronger, retailers and suppliers say. One reason is that baby boomers are finding that they have trouble reading as they reach middle age. At the same time they are looking for...

Options proliferate.(EYE CARE)(Contact Lens Council)(Survey)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... WASHINGTON -- The lens care market is growing so fast that consumers are not aware of all their options, according to a new survey by the Contact Lens Council (CLC). More than 83% of respondents say they would like to try contact lenses if...

Rite Aid honors FGX.(EYE CARE)(FGX International)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... BALTIMORE -- Sunglasses and reading glasses supplier FGX International has won the Supplier of the Year award from Rite Aid Corp. FGX International, which markets Foster Grant sunglasses and Magnivision reading glasses as well as costume...

Sunglasses meld fashion and function.(EYE CARE)(FishGillz Sunglass Co.)
October 1, 2007... NEW YORK -- The sunglasses category is heating up with launches from Today's Optical and FishGillz Sunglass Co., among other suppliers, and chain drug retailers are welcoming all the new products they can get. "We love new sunglasses...

Now there's a solution to 'a signficant problem'.(EYE CARE)(Eyeglass Rescue Inc.)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... NEW YORK -- There's ample room for innovation in the eye care category as evidenced by a new product/service for recovering lost eyeglasses. Eyeglass Rescue and Eyeglass Rescue for Kids are designed for individuals who are taking off their...

Bush is expected to sign FDA bill into law.(News)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... WASHINGTON -- Congress passed legislation last month giving the Food and Drug Administration more power to seek out medications that are approved but turn out to be hazardous. The approval of the new measure marks the biggest expansion of...

Walgreens.com gets top rating.(News)(RiteAid.com)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... NEW YORK -- HealthRatings.org, a joint project of Consumer Reports and the Health Improvement Institute, has ranked Walgreens.com as the best online drug store, citing quality of information and ease of use, and giving it a "very good" rating....

Safeway tabs president of marketing.(News)(Safeway Inc. has promoted Michael Minasi to president of marketing)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... PLEASANTON, Calif. -- Safeway Inc. has promoted Michael Minasi to president of marketing. He reports to Steven Burd, Safeway's chairman, president and chief executive officer, along with the president of three other marketing functions at...

Wal-Mart ups ante on generics.(News)(generics program)(Wal-Mart Stores Inc. )
October 22, 2007... BENTONVILLE, Ark. -- Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has expanded its low-price generics program, adding birth control pills and medications for children. In its first year the program offered drugs for $4, many for conditions common among older...

Navarro will acquire Sedano's Pharmacy.(News)(Navarro Discount Pharmacies)(Sedano's Pharmacy and Discount Stores Inc .)
October 22, 2007... MIAMI, Fla. -- Navarro Discount Pharmacies is buying all 11 stand-alone Sedano's Pharmacy stores for an undisclosed amount. Navarro is the largest Hispanic-owned drug store chain in the United States, while Sedano's is the second-largest....

Bolger, former NACDS CEO, dies.(News)(Bob Bolger)(Obituary)
October 22, 2007... ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- Bob Bolger, who as the National Association of Chain Drug Stores' first president and chief executive officer was credited with guiding the industry into the latter half of the 20th century, died this month. "Bob served...

Tamperproof Rx rule delayed for six months.(News)
October 22, 2007... ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- President Bush's decision to delay the implementation of a tamper-resistant prescription paper requirement in the Medicaid program was a victory for both community pharmacies and the patients they serve, asserts the National...

Chains do part to beat diabetes.(News)(Rite Aid Corp. joins with American Diabetes Association and raises funds for diabetes research)
October 22, 2007... NEW YORK -- Retailers are taking innovative approaches to help Americans in the fight against diabetes. Rite Aid Corp., for example, joined with the American Diabetes Association (ADA) earlier this month in a diabetes awareness campaign....

Correction.(News)(Correction notice)
October 22, 2007... The contact information that accompanied a profile of Interpharm Inc. that appeared in the September 17 issue of Chain Drug Review was inaccurate. Due to a production error data for Sandoz ran below the Interpharm logo. A corrected version of...

Cough/cold meds for infants recalled.(News)(Brief article)
October 22, 2007... WASHINGTON -- On behalf of leading manufacturers, the Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) has announced a voluntary withdrawal of over-the-counter oral cough/cold medicines designated for infants. The withdrawal does not affect...

Take Care embarks on plan to create national footprint.(News)(TakeCare Inc.)
October 22, 2007... CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. -- Walgreen Co.'s Take Care Health Systems subsidiary is about to embark on a major expansion program, opening walk-in health centers in nine new markets and expanding its presence in four other areas. "Our significant...

NACDS backs Medicaid reform bills.(News)(National Association of Chain Drug Stores)
October 22, 2007... ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- A bill introduced in the House of Representatives would address retail pharmacy's concerns with Medicaid cuts and preserve patient access, according to the National Association of Chain Drug Stores. H.R. 3700, proposed...

Lewis enhances 'customer experience'.(News)(Lewis Drugs )
October 22, 2007... SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -- On October 1 Lewis Drugs rolled out a new look and buying strategy. "We are building on the loyalty and trust that our Lewis communities have given us over the years and are adding to the customer experience," says...

FDA considers a third class of drugs.(News)(Food and Drug Administration)
October 22, 2007... WASHINGTON -- A behind-the-counter (B-T-C) drug designation that would coexist with the current system for over-the-counter medications is under consideration by the Food and Drug Administration. In a notice earlier this month in the...

Tricare measure passed by Senate.(News)(TriCare Inc.)
October 22, 2007... ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- The National Association of Chain Drug Stores is hailing Senate passage of a bill that takes a "pro-soldier, pro-savings" approach to prescriptions filled through the Tricare military health system. The National Defense...

Drugstore.com gives Beauty.com a whole new look.(News)(drugstore.com Inc.)
October 22, 2007... BELLEVUE, Wash. -- The e-commerce site Beauty.com is rolling out a new, contemporary design this fall with shopping features that will help customers discover the best beauty products to highlight their individual lifestyles. Beauty.com is...

Kinney sets the stage for wellness programs.(News)(Kinney Drugs Inc. contracts with Portal Tech Inc.)(Brief article)
October 22, 2007... GOUVERNEUR, N.Y. -- Kinney Drugs has awarded a contract to Patient Portal Technologies Inc. that calls for Patient Portal to provide the pharmacy retailer with technology solutions and marketing support for a comprehensive collection of health...

Bartell, Longs offer flu prevention.(News)(Bartell Drug Co.)(Longs Drug Stores Corp.)
October 22, 2007... NEW YORK -- Retail pharmacies have launched various programs to help residents of their market areas prevent the flu--from such clinics and vaccination initiatives as those offered by Longs Drug Stores to a gift-giving campaign being provided...

Kerr Drug makes innovation in health care its hallmark.(Kerr Drug: A Decade of Excellence)(Tony Civello )
October 22, 2007... RALEIGH, N.C. -- Early on Tony Civello recognized the primacy of pharmacy for chain drug retailing. A decade after its rebirth in a management-led buyout, Kerr Drug is celebrating its 10th anniversary as a nationally recognized pharmacy...

'We need to be creative and stay ahead of the curve'.(Kerr Drug: A Decade of Excellence)(Tony Civello)(Brief article)
October 22, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] RALEIGH, N.C. -- Rumors of the death of the regional drug chain have been greatly exaggerated, states Tony Civello. Just how vulnerable regional chains are is open to question, he says. Small chain operators can...

Kerr relies on quality Rx care to stand out in crowded field.(Kerr Drug: A Decade of Excellence)
October 22, 2007... RALEIGH, N.C. -- Nothing is more important to Kerr Drug than its pharmacy operation. While the chain mirrors every other community pharmacy in its commitment to providing the utmost in prescription services, that is only the start of...

In-store technology is slated for an upgrade.(Kerr Drug: A Decade of Excellence)(Kerr Drug )(Brief article)
October 22, 2007... RALEIGH, N.C. -- As it looks for ways to make its shopping experience even more convenient for consumers, Kerr Drug is on the verge of revamping the two main systems it uses in its stores. Because pharmacy is so critical to Kerr's...

Efforts to fight diabetes intensify.(Kerr Drug: A Decade of excellence)
October 22, 2007... RALEIGH, N.C. -- Any drug chain can claim to put the well-being of patients first and, in fact, most do. But few have taken that commitment to such an extreme as Kerr Drug, which in its 10 years in existence has become one of the most...

Distinctive product mix tailored to local needs.(Kerr Drug: A Decade of Excellence)
October 22, 2007... RALEIGH, N.C. -- While the front-end mix of Kerr Drug's stores has evolved over the past decade, the chain's main emphasis remains rooted in the principles that have always guided the company from the start. "After we took over the Rite...

Always receptive to new ideas, Kerr updates definition of a drug store.(Kerr Drug: A Decade of Excellence)(Brief article)
October 22, 2007... SANFORD, N.C. -- With its Community Health Care Center by Kerr two years old and a resounding success, Kerr Drug is about to unveil its next new concept--a hybrid of the community health center and the traditional drug store. Executives...

Connecting with core customers.(Kerr Drug: A Decade of Excellence)
October 22, 2007... RALEIGH, N.C. -- Kerr Drug's latest marketing initiatives target seniors in new ways, reinforcing the chain's commitment to retirees and reflecting its constant pursuit of innovation. "With the limited number of retail outlets we have...

Under Civello's leadership, Kerr proves doubters wrong.(Kerr Drug: A Decade of Excellence)(Tony Civello)
October 22, 2007... RALEIGH, N.C. -- Few people gave Tony Civello and his colleagues much chance when they decided to revive the Kerr Drug chain a decade ago. "I think most of the industry gave us two to three years at best," says Joey Dorsett, who has been...

Children receive a helping hand.(Kerr Drug: A Decade of Excellence)(Kerr Cares for Kids Foundation)(Brief article)
October 22, 2007... RALEIGH, N.C. -- The Kerr Cares for Kids Foundation epitomizes Kerr Drug's commitment to community service. The foundation supports children and adolescents who are disadvantaged, are disabled or need help overcoming debilitating or...

Health care in spotlight.(Kerr Drug: A Decade of Excellence)(Brief article)
October 22, 2007... Kerr Drug has established itself as a premier health care provider across North Carolina and in parts of South Carolina by putting a major emphasis on pharmacy and the wellness of its patients. All of its stores have access to clinical...

Kerr stays in forefront of the MTM movement.(Kerr Drug: A Decade of Excellence)(Medication therapy management)
October 22, 2007... RALEIGH, N.C. -- Medication therapy management is "a wellness strategy," according to Kerr Drug director of clinical services Rebecca Chater. And Kerr's version of MTM, which has been integral to the nationally recognized Asheville Project, is...

Unique gift card targets influenza.(Kerr Drug: A Decade of Excellence)(flu vaccination program)(FluGram)(Brief article)
October 22, 2007... RALEIGH, N.C. -- Kerr Drug and Novartis Vaccines have teamed up to introduce a unique flu vaccination program this fall. Called FluGram, the initiative is a gift-giving program that lets people reserve vaccinations before and during the flu...

Technology assesses customers' health risks.(Kerr Drug: A Decade of Excellence)(BioSignia Inc.' health risk-assessment engine)
October 22, 2007... RALEIGH, N.C. -- Kerr Drug pioneered yet another pharmacy service this year with the launch of chronic disease prediction technology at Kerr Health Care Centers in North Carolina. The chain is offering BioSignia Inc.'s health...

Consortium a source of strength.(Kerr Drug: A Decade of Excellence)(El Amal)(Bartell Drug)(Kerr Drug)(Brief article)
October 22, 2007... RALEIGH, N.C. -- Kerr Drug's flourishing front-end sales have rested in no small measure on the company's participation in the Chain Drug Consortium. The consortium is made up of nine regional drug chains--from Farmacias El Amal in Puerto...

Kerr covers all the bases in Rx.(Kerr Drug: A Decade of Excellence)
October 22, 2007... RALEIGH, N.C. -- Kerr Drug strives to implement pharmacy technologies and programs that set it apart. To that end it cooperates closely with the boards of pharmacy in North and South Carolina, according to Kerr director of pharmacy...