On Thursday, Shares of Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE:RAD), surged 4.30% to $6.31.
Rite Aid pharmacies nationwide are once again providing free resources to assist its senior customers select the right prescription drug plan (PDP) or update their existing coverage during the annual Medicare Part D enrollment period. Now through Dec. 7, 2015, customers can use Rite Aid’s Medicare Advisor to request the three lowest-cost prescription drug plans based on current prescriptions filled at Rite Aid.
“As a retail healthcare company, Rite Aid is committed to providing its customers with the resources they need to assist them reach their aim of leading healthier lives,” said Jocelyn Konrad, executive vice president of pharmacy for Rite Aid. “The Medicare Part D enrollment period is the perfect time for our patients to speak with our pharmacists about the tools we offer, counting Medicare Advisor, which can assist them select the drug plan to best fit their prescription needs.”
With Rite Aid’s Medicare Advisor, customers can compare the estimated annual costs of various plans, counting monthly premiums, brand and generic co-pays and drugs covered. Customers can then discuss their Medicare Advisor report with their Rite Aid pharmacists, who are available to answer questions they may have.
Rite Aid Corporation, through its auxiliaries, operates a chain of retail drugstores in the United States. The company sells prescription drugs and a range of other merchandise, counting over-the-counter medications, health and beauty aids, personal care items, cosmetics, household items, food and beverages, greeting cards, seasonal merchandise, and other every day and convenience products.
On other hand, Shares of The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR), surged 2.04% to $37.07.
The Kroger Co. (KR) declared its decision to withdraw from sale unrefrigerated caramel apples that have been pierced with dipping sticks due to new scientific evidence that the product, if left unrefrigerated, may be at risk for listeriosis.
No illnesses have been stated in connection with these products. Kroger made its decision out of an abundance of caution after reviewing a study published online by the American Society of Microbiology.
“After reviewing the study, we have decided to voluntarily withdraw unrefrigerated caramel apples from our stores,” said Dr. Payton Pruett, Kroger’s vice president of food safety. “While we believe the potential health risk is minimal, we are acting out of an abundance of caution on behalf of our customers.”
The Kroger family of stores has pulled these products from shelves and distribution centers and has disposed of them.
Dr. Pruett added that the company is open to carrying these products again in the future and will work with suppliers to reduce the risk of bacterial growth.
The Kroger Co., together with its auxiliaries, operates as a retailer in the United States and internationally. It also manufactures and processes food for sale in its supermarkets. The company operates retail food and drug stores, multi-department stores, jewelry stores, and convenience stores.
