FTC chain drug marketing investigation
Executive Summary
Federal Trade Commission "commenced an investigation" of Rite Aid Sept. 11 on "matters relating to consumer privacy and advertising," the chain drug store says in Oct. 15 10-Q filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. Walgreens said it has received a letter from FTC requesting information on patient privacy and marketing programs. The Florida Attorney General is also investigating pharmacies' drug marketing practices (1"The Pink Sheet" July 22, p. 27)...