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CVS sees new web features as the Rx for bigger sales

CVS.com, which carries an online inventory of about 25,000 SKUs, has been expanded to include thousands of additional health and beauty products. Better online pharmacy tools also have been added.

Posted 07/23/2008Bill BriggsPost a comment

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Forrester sees no cure for sickly online drug sales

Consumers want their medications quickly, and prefer the convenience of going to the drug store where they can also pick up other items, says a Forrester Research analyst. He says drug store chains will use web sites mainly to drive traffic to stores.

Posted 06/19/2007Don DavisPost a comment

ChainDrugStore.net completes management buyout

ChainDrugStore.net, which links retailers with suppliers, completed a management buyout from the National Association of Chain Drug Stores and plans to add services to more pharmacies, it said today.

Posted 08/17/2006Paul DemeryPost a comment

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Despite safety concerns, more consumers are buying from online pharmacies

Although consumers say they’re concerned about the safety of buying drugs on the web, low price and convenience are driving an increase in traffic to online pharmacies, comScore Networks reports.

Posted 04/06/2005Kurt PetersPost a comment

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Consumer-health sites could lead to unhealthy drug web sites, Jupiter says

20% of online consumers look to other consumers for health advice online, potentially weakening pharmaceutical marketing, Jupiter Research reports.

Posted 03/08/2005Kurt PetersPost a comment

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Walgreen launches pharmacy site targeting U.S. Hispanics

A new Spanish-language online pharmacy from Walgreen offers prescription refills and a store locator, with more to come based on user feedback. Walgreen says it undertook the initiative at the urging of store managers in Hispanic areas.

Posted 08/19/2003Kurt PetersPost a comment

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Walgreens.com offering auto-refills on prescriptions

Walgreens.com is offering auto-refills on prescriptions. Customers can pick them up at stores or have them delivered by the U.S Postal Service. Walgreens e-mails customers when the prescription is ready for pick up or has been shipped.

Posted 08/10/2001Kurt PetersPost a comment

WebRx outsources prescription fulfillment to Familymeds

HealthCentral, which operates WebRx, will outsource prescription fulfillment to Familymeds Group, which operates Familymeds.com and 118 retail pharmacies in 17 states.

Posted 06/06/2001Kurt PetersPost a comment