COVID-19

APhA asks pharmacists, techs to lobby Congress for provider status
The American Pharmacists Association is urging pharmacists and technicians to tell lawmakers to authorize pharmacists as healthcare providers under Medicare Part B for COVID-19 testing and/or influenza on an emergency basis.
Southeastern Grocers campaign combats nationwide coin shortage
The SEG Positive Change Round Up campaign is aiming to minimize the impact of the ongoing nationwide coin shortage by donating funds to several charities.

Walmart offers employees another bonus, plans to close on Thanksgiving

Walmart is giving hourly employees another round of cash bonuses, and also will be closing its stores on Thanksgiving Day.
Walmart Health to expand to Florida

Walmart Health is set to open in Florida next year, with Jacksonville being the first location.
Hy-Vee makes big mask distribution push

Hy-Vee is providing over 3 million free masks to customers as it kicks off “Mask It Up To Shut COVID Down. It’s Your Choice” initiative.
NACDS highlights pharmacy's COVID-19 testing capabilities in letter to Congress

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores is urging Congress to remove barriers to pharmacists advancing COVID-19 testing and that prevent a clear reimbursement pathway for pharmacists.
Pfizer inks $2B deal with HHS for 100M COVID-19 vaccine doses

The Department of Health and Human Services’ agreement with Pfizer for the production of 100 million doses of a COVID-19 vaccine allows the U.S. government to acquire an additional 500 million doses.
Walmart, Yahoo partner on online grocery program

Groceries from Walmart is a program that allows Yahoo Mail users to browse, add to cart and buy essential groceries from Walmart right within Yahoo Mail.
Where Everybody Knows Your Name: The Re-Emergence of Main Street Pharmacy
Ulta Beauty completes phased reopening process amid COVID-19 pandemic

Ulta Beauty, which has completed its phased reopening process, will require guests and associates to wear facial coverings in stores.

APhA asks pharmacists, techs to lobby Congress for provider status

Southeastern Grocers campaign combats nationwide coin shortage

Walmart offers employees another bonus, plans to close on Thanksgiving

Walmart Health to expand to Florida

Hy-Vee makes big mask distribution push

NACDS highlights pharmacy's COVID-19 testing capabilities in letter to Congress

Pfizer inks $2B deal with HHS for 100M COVID-19 vaccine doses

Walmart, Yahoo partner on online grocery program

Where Everybody Knows Your Name: The Re-Emergence of Main Street Pharmacy

Ulta Beauty completes phased reopening process amid COVID-19 pandemic