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Albertsons names Lupin’s InspiraChamber its preferred aerosol therapy chamber
UMBAI, BALTIMORE and BOISE, Idaho — Albertsons and Lupin Pharmaceuticals announced a new partnership that would bring Lupin’s InspiraChamber to all of Albertsons’ banner pharmacies as the retailer’s preferred inhaled aerosol therapy chamber.

The holding chamber will be available at the more than 1,7000 pharmacies in the 35 states that Albertsons operates, the companies said.
Costco sales upward bound in May
ISSAQUAH, Wash. — Costco’s first monthly sales report since it beat Wall Street expectations with its Q3 results shows it continuing to right its ship after a difficult Q1 and Q2.

Kern Health Systems utilizes Rite Aid's Health Dialog Nurse Line

BOSTON, Mass. — Rite Aid's Health Dialog, a leading provider of population health management solutions, last week announced that Kern Health Systems is offering the Health Dialog Nurse Line to members.
Nielsen expands relationship with Family Dollar

NEW YORK — Nielsen announced Wednesday that it has expanded its relationship with Family Dollar as the architect and exclusive provider of Family Dollar's Trading Area and custom product hierarchy.
Albertsons acquires MedCart Specialty Pharmacy

BOISE, Idaho — Albertsons has taken a big step to expand its specialty pharmacy services. The company on Wednesday announced the acquisition of MedCart Specialty Pharmacy, a URAC accredited provider of specialty care services and medication management for patients and providers dealing with complex diseases.
Report: If FTC blocks Rite Aid deal, WBA will litigate
CVS Pharmacy opens first Colorado retail location

WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Pharmacy has opened its first standalone store in the Centennial State. CVS Pharmacy executives celebrated the grand opening of the new store in Parker, Colo. — the first of three slated to open in the greater Denver market this year — with state Sen. Jim Smallwood and state Rep. Kim Ransom.
AmazonFresh Pickup expands to more Prime customers

SEATTLE — AmazonFresh Pickup, the online grocer’s drive-by grocery delivery service, allows Amazon Prime members to order groceries online and pick them up in as little as 15 minutes. The concept launched in March, with two locations in Seattle. Initially in a beta mode, the service was available only to Amazon employees. But as of May 25, it is now open also to Amazon Prime members in the general public.
CVS Health highlights efforts to stem opioid abuse tide

WOONSOCKET, R.I. — On the heels of its bringing nonprescription naloxone to patients in Arizona, CVS Health highlighted the reach and scale of the ongoing opioid crisis, as well as its efforts to help combat the roughly 91 deaths due to opioids that happen every days, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
CVS Health Baseball Camp brings vets to Fenway Park

WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVs Health and the Boston Red Sox helped veterans celebrate Memorial Day a little early this year. The CVS Health Baseball Camp marked its seventh year Thursday, bringing 20 veterans from Massachusetts and Rhode Island to Fenway Park in Boston to work with Red Sox hitting coaches one-on-one.

Veterans got batting tips from Red Sox hitting coach Chili Davis and assistant hitting coach Victor Rodriguez, and were treated to lunch in the stadium, as well as a VIP tour and tickets to the evening’s game against the Texas Rangers courtesy of CVS Health.