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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. 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 Specialty Solutions today announced that it has signed a three-year agreement with RainTree Oncology Services to serve as its exclusive distributor for injectable, infused, oral oncolytic and supportive care specialty medications; and for Cardinal Health's VitalSourceTM to serve as its group purchasing organization for injectable and infused medications.

mscripts and Avella Specialty Pharmacy have recently completed analyzing data demonstrating the effectiveness of mobile pharmacy apps in helping HIV patients better manage their disease through improved medication adherence. Results from this analysis show that HIV patients using a mobile app which provides refill reminders, dosage reminders and other prescription management functionality are 2.9 times more likely to be adherent.

Bi-Lo Holdings, parent company of BI-LO, Harveys and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, today announced that Ian McLeod has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer, effective March 2, 2015.

Fred's, Inc. today announced that it has named Michael K. Bloom as the Company's President and Chief Operating Officer, effective January 12, 2015. Bloom brings to Fred's more than 30 years of experience in small-box general merchandising, supply chain management and store operations.

A generous donation from Food City Pharmacy has made training more realistic for students in Walters State Community College's pharmacy technician program. The company's donated pharmacy equipment has transformed a room of cabinets into a complete pharmacy lab.

Avella just announced the release of patient satisfaction data, which documents the overwhelmingly positive experience that customers have had with the national specialty pharmacy.

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. 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.

The Pharmacy Quality Alliance and The American Journal of Pharmacy Benefits (AJPB) are pleased to announce a partnership in which PQA will contribute a new column to each AJPB issue entitled, Medication Quality Matters.

The Kroger Co.'s Board of Directors today declared a quarterly dividend of 18.5¢ per share to be paid on March 1, 2015, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on February 16, 2015.

Pharmacy Development Services has announced an exceptional line-up of professional keynote speakers for its 11th annual independent business growth conference in 2015. The PDS Conference will take place from February 18 " 21, 2015 at the Renaissance Hotel in Orlando, Florida.

Walgreens today announced that, effective immediately, Walgreens Infusion Services will serve as a limited network home infusion provider for BLINCYTOâ„¢ (blinatumomab), a therapy for the treatment of patients with Philadelphia chromosome-negative (Ph-) relapsed or refractory B-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). BLINCYTOâ„¢ can now be obtained through and administered by Walgreens Infusion Services.

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.