Skip to content

Jonathan Jacob

PCMA expands staff

PCMA expands staff

The Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) Thursday announced staff additions to its Federal Affairs, State Affairs, Strategic Communications, and Industry Relations departments. Jocelyn Wiles has been named senior director of federal affairs.

Rx school grads may still need O-T-C education

Rx school grads may still need O-T-C education

In Dr. Seuss’ (Theodor Geisel’s) last major book, Oh, the Places You’ll Go!, he put forth advice for recent graduates from almost any school: You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself. Any direction you choose. And you’re on your own.

Drugs and medical equipment see global gains

Drugs and medical equipment see global gains

Growth of the global pharmaceuticals and medical equipment industry gathered pace in 2018, with the Asia Pacific region and Western Europe registering the most substantial increases over the previous year, 8.2% and 8.1%, respectively, according to Euromonitor International.

SupplyHive’s role in the supply chain

SupplyHive’s role in the supply chain

SupplyHive is “fast, mobile and powered by AI [artificial intelligence],” according to Mike Anguiano, chief executive officer of SupplyHive. “We are not just collecting data, we are analyzing it for you. And telling you how the data predicts supplier risk. Or supplier excellence.

How to shield Rx from the opioid crisis fallout

How to shield Rx from the opioid crisis fallout

Chain drug retailing has thus far largely escaped the repercussions of the opioid epidemic, an ongoing tragedy which has seen so many people become addicted to pharmaceutical products that, when taken as prescribed and properly managed, can bring needed relief to patients with serious illnesses or i