Senate finance leaders introduce bipartisan PBM Reform, NACDS hails move and calls for swift passage
Legislation aims to curtail harmful PBM middlemen tactics that inflate drug costs and force pharmacies to close.
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NCPA urges Congress to pass Crapo-Wyden PBM Reforms
Wide bipartisan support means no more excuses, says NCPA.
Kroger Q3 earnings beat estimates
Gains in eCommerce and private-label brands offset charges tied to automated fulfillment network; grocer lifts earnings guidance for the year.
Camber launches Imatinib Mesylate Tablets
Imatinib is an oral targeted therapy used for several cancers and other conditions caused by specific genetic mutations.
Abbott drafts former NFL QB Matt Ryan to launch new protein shakes
Aging, nutrition and lifestyle affect muscles, especially after age 40. That's why Matt Ryan, former professional quarterback and MVP, is teaming up with Abbott to drive muscle health awareness with two new Ensure Max Protein shakes.
Dollar General delivers a strong fiscal Q3 2025 performance
The 2.5% increase in same-store sales reflected a corresponding 2.5% rise in customer traffic
Albertsons unveils AI Shopping Assistant
The AI-powered planning and shopping assistant can reduce shopping time down to as little as four minutes.
SNAP households outspend non-SNAP by 23% on CPG food and beverages, Circana reports
The judge found the administration’s partial funding insufficient and warned that food banks and community organizations are struggling.
Circana revises 2026 food and beverage outlook as spending slows
Consumer confidence stays weak, especially among low- and middle-income households, who are sharply cutting discretionary spending.
NACDS welcomes Jermaine Smith as vice president of state advocacy
Veteran pharmacy leader brings decades of experience to scale state-level advocacy.
Natural Grocers shares key trends for living well in 2026
Now in its tenth year, the forecast highlights emerging practices and products set to shape four key categories: Health and Wellness, Body Care and Beauty, Food and Beverage, and Ecologically Thoughtful.
Cencora boosts global Rx supply chain with enhanced cold chain services
Expanded capabilities in Europe and the United States enable company to deliver enhanced third-party logistics support to pharmaceutical companies.
Aetna Medicaid increases support to help end hunger in local communities
Aetna Medicaid commits $500,000 to address food insecurity.
Customers are angrier than ever, new survey shows
The 2025 report shows a collapse in marketplace civility, a rise in digital confrontations, and growing frustration with customer service systems.
APhA wins legislative victory allowing pharmacists to prescribe Buprenorphine
The measure marks the first explicit federal mention of APhA, highlighting its increasing influence in national health policy.
Trividia Health announces Preferred Listing of TRUE METRIX meters and strips on Express Scripts’ National Formulary
Providing accurate and confident blood glucose testing for Express Scripts commercial pharmacy benefit services members.