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Published: Wed, Apr. 02, 2008 12:30AM
Modified Wed, Apr. 02, 2008 06:14AM
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closeKroger pharmacies in N.C. join $4 generic club
RALEIGH -- Starting today, North Carolina Kroger pharmacies will offer a 30-day supply of more than 300 generic drugs for $4, matching similar initiatives from rivals Wal-Mart, Target and Kmart.
The pharmacies also will offer the generic versions of family planning drugs Ortho Cyclen and Ortho Tri Cyclen for $9.
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The change affects all 126 stores in six states owned by Kroger Mid-Atlantic, including the 18 in this market. Some Kroger stores in other areas of the country have already launched the $4 generic program. Customers can access the full list of drugs available at www.kroger.com/generic or by calling (877) 479-5478.
Franklin Regional part of deal
LOUISBURG -- Novant Health, a Winston-Salem hospital chain, bought a minority interest in seven Carolinas hospitals owned by a Florida company, including Franklin Regional Medical Center in Louisburg.
Novant paid $300 million for a 27 percent interest in the seven facilities owned by Health Management Associates, a publicly traded company in Naples, Fla.
In November, Franklin Regional officials announced plans to join with Rex Healthcare of Raleigh to build a replacement hospital for Franklin County in Youngsville, near the Wake County line.
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