April 23, 2013
Associated PressA pharmacy that makes specialty medications is recalling nearly 100 compounded drugs after federal regulators found potential
safety problems during an inspection.
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February 4, 2013
J.K. WallIn the era of health care reform, hospitals will face two new challenges: They will need to run higher-volume, lower-margin
businesses, and they’ll be on the hook financially for what patients do even when they’re not receiving health
care. Community Health Network’s new partnership with Walgreens’ Take Care Clinics is designed to help address
both issues.
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March 10, 2012
Bloomberg NewsTwo pharmacy groups opposing Express Scripts Inc.’s proposed acquisition of Medco Health Solutions Inc. said they were
asked by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission to suggest ways to revise the $29.1 billion deal so it wouldn’t harm competition.
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January 23, 2012
J.K. WallHealth care reform is projected to cover 30 million more people with health insurance—and overwhelm the nation’s
doctors. That's why retailers like Walgreen and Wal-Mart are moving into the space in a big way.
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October 29, 2011
Chris O'MalleyOver the last 12 months, the Indiana Board of Pharmacy has conducted license litigation involving at least 35 pharmacy personnel
statewide who've been accused of stealing drugs from work.
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April 25, 2011
J.K. WallPaul Leamon launched Wellfount Corp. five years ago to help long-term-care facilities automate and electronically
manage their pharmacies. Wellfount made the Inc. 500 list last year and now has secured $6 million in venture capital from
Arboretum Ventures to help it expand nationally.
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March 26, 2011
IBJ StaffLiquor stores didn't do as well, undercutting their argument against allowing other retailers to sell cold beer.
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January 28, 2011
Scott OlsonA panel of Indiana Court of Appeals judges on Monday will consider a complaint from the Indiana Association of Beverage Retailers,
which insists too many competing drugstores are receiving beer permits.
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June 28, 2010
J.K. WallAn alliance of drugstores, groceries and gas stations is using the July Fourth holiday—which falls this year on Sunday—to
drum up more support for ending Indiana’s ban on Sunday retail sales of alcohol.
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June 15, 2010
IBJ StaffThe stores are expected to start selling alcohol within a month following unanimous approval of the Indiana Alcohol & Tobacco
Commission.
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June 7, 2010
Scott OlsonThe Local Alcoholic Beverage Board of Marion County recommended permits for 18 of the 28 stores for which Walgreens is seeking
to sell alcohol. Approval by the Indiana Alcohol Tobacco Commission could happen as soon as June. 15.
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June 7, 2010
Indianapolis-based MHP Pharmacy's facility on North Meridian Street will close in August as a result of the company's purchase
by In Touch Pharmaceuticals in Valparaiso.
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March 1, 2010
Scott OlsonThe Illinois-based drugstore chain is seeking to sell beer and wine at 29 of its stores in Marion County. Opponents argue
that the county already has granted enough permits.
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October 17, 2009
IBJ StaffThe Metropolitan Development Commission has given its blessing to a new CVS store along 82nd Street just east of Interstate
69 over the objection of city planners.
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Saw the Indy Men's Chorus "Music of Gilbert & Sullivan" at the Indiana Historical Society on Sunday evening.
Temporary workers are not "tools" they are people and companies that keep large amounts of temp staff are cheating.
I miss having them around. I hope one of their stores is in the general Meridian/86th Street area. I will make good use of it.
The Fringe! Plus, the simple fact that there are so many local faves in such close proximity to each other.
I remenber, watching the toll road, being built, through South Bend, when I was 10 years old. I believe, back then that it was estimated, that the toll road, would be paid for in 20 years and then it would be free. I am now 71, what happened? Since the power is in the people, by that, I mean that, we the people are in total control of everything. I, suggest that no one ever use the toll road again, let it go broke. We the people can control the price of everything, from groceries to gas, if we would just do it. If we don't pay the asking price, the sellers will lower the price and if we wait awhile, they will lower the price to what we accept as reasonable. I would like to know why a highway like interstate 94, is so well maintained, a much better highway, than the toll road, but has no tolls. I would also like to know why, a sitting governor, with a term limit, maximum of eight years, can lease, public property, for 75 years. Even though I have transponders in both of my trucks and will not be affected by the increase, I have been and will contine to avoid using the toll road. I make many trips from northern Indiana to Chicago, every year, and I prefer the better highway, I94!