Matt Binder receives National Preceptor of the Year Award from NCPA Foundation
The selection was made through a blind judging process to guarantee fairness and impartiality.
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BD unveils new AI-enabled solutions to drive connectivity across health care settings
The BD Incada Platform is available now with the launch of the next-generation BD Pyxis Pro Automated Medication Dispensing Solution, creating enterprise-wide visibility and connectivity that transforms data into actionable insight.
Retailing change is rampant — except where you’d most expect it
David Pinto looks at the worldwide reach of mass retailing.
What retailers can do to put the joy back in gifting
Lori Zumwinkle examines the new opportunities for retailers this upcoming holiday season.
NCPA Foundation recognizes Heather Lyons-Burney as Outstanding Faculty Liaison of the Year
The award recognizes a faculty liaison who demonstrates exceptional leadership and commitment to independent pharmacy, their NCPA Student Chapter, and the community.
NCPA Releases 2025 Digest Report
The NCPA Digest, which provides an annual overview of independent community pharmacy, found that the industry represents nearly 36 percent of all retail pharmacies in the United States.
University of Texas at Austin wins 2025 Good Neighbor Pharmacy NCPA Pruitt-Schutte Student Business Plan Competition
The business plan competition is the first national competition of its kind in the pharmacy profession.
Brittany Sanders named 2025 NCPA Willard B. Simmons Independent Pharmacist of the Year
The award, which is sponsored this year by CPA, was presented as part of NCPA’s Annual Convention, being held Oct. 18-21 here.
Amazon One Medical introduces Pay-per-visit virtual health care for kids ages 2-11
Parents and guardians can get expert medical advice and treatments for their kids for conditions including pink eye, skin rashes, head lice, and asthma Rx renewals.
Expanded adolescent and pediatric indications approved for Yuflyma
The FDA cleared the drug to treat hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) in adolescent patients, and uveitis (UV) in pediatric patients.
Former Walmart executive Jim von Gremp dies at 75
A stalwart in Northwest Arkansas business, political and philanthropic circles.
U.S. News & World Report announces the 2026 Best Insurance Companies for Medicare Advantage and Part D
New independent ratings, evaluated using 37 quality measures, empower beneficiaries to navigate the rapidly evolving Medicare landscape during annual Open Enrollment.
PQA endorses one quality measure and retires three quality measures
The newly endorsed measure, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Treatment Ratio (CTR), evaluates the percentage of individuals 40 years of age or older whose Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Treatment Ratio (CTR) is least 70 percent during the treatment period.
JFCRx introduces TruPakSpark: A growth-ready adherence pouch packaging solution for pharmacies
TruPak Spark gives pharmacies a fast, affordable way to launch adherence pouch packaging without major space or investment.
Hetero and the Gates Foundation partner to expand HIV prevention access
Hetero, parent of Camber Pharmaceuticals, is a global leader in antiretroviral (ARV) therapy, supplying around 40% of worldwide HIV and AIDS medicines.
Dollar General helping stretch budgets during holiday season
Seasonal savings on holiday ingredients, baking essentials and recipe bundles make Dollar General a go-to destination for value-driven celebrations.