UnitedHealth Group discloses DOJ investigation into Medicare billing practices
The company emphasized it has “full confidence in its practices” and is “committed to working cooperatively” with federal investigators.
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Roche considers direct-to-patient sales in U.S. amid earnings beat
The Swiss drugmaker is in active discussions with the U.S. government regarding a plan that could eliminate middlemen, such as pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs).
Good Neighbor Pharmacy honors independent pharmacy excellence at ThoughtSpot 2025
A highlight was the presentation of the 2025 Good Neighbor Pharmacy Champion Awards, recognizing three member pharmacies for leadership in advocacy, clinical care, and patient engagement.
Consumers show strong trust in Facts up Front label, new research finds
Facts up Front is a voluntary, industry-led initiative that displays key nutrition data from the FDA-required Nutrition Facts panel on the front of food and beverage packaging.
Weight loss drugs may help prevent stroke and reduce complications, studies show
GLP-1 inhibitors linked to reduced mortality and fewer cognitive problems after stroke and brain hemorrhage, according to three studies.
Employers rethink GLP-1 coverage as costs soar
Prescription drug spending overall increased by 8% last year, with Mercer projecting a 5.8% rise in total health benefit costs for 2025.
Walmart continues the expansion of Neighborhood Markets
Although smaller, Neighborhood Markets still offer essential groceries and household items for daily needs.
Medicare drug price negotiation may harm generic and biosimilar development, warns report.
The paper concludes that, although the negotiation program might reduce drug costs initially, it could threaten the long-term sustainability of the generics and biosimilars market, a key driver of lower prescription costs.
Health-conscious consumers drive global wellness market to $7 trillion
From beauty, anti-aging, natural foods, to wellness tourism, consumers prioritize health, sustainability, and transparency in their buying decisions.
Futurist Peter Diamandis to keynote NACDS Total Store Expo 2025
Diamandis has launched the Ansari X PRIZE, sparking the private spaceflight industry, and founded over 25 companies in health tech, space, venture capital, and education.
Major insurance change hits users of Zepbound for weight loss
Millions of patients using GLP-1 drugs for weight loss could see costs skyrocket.
Tariffs trigger sharp slowdown in e-commerce
The slowdown is being driven by more than just softening demand; tariffs are fundamentally changing how consumers shop.
Sephora teams up with Lyft to take on Prime Day
The retailer is teaming up with Lyft to drive shoppers directly to its doors for a VIP in-store experience that surpasses digital deals.
PCMA and NACDS respond to PBM reform legislation in Illinois
The legislation includes banning spread pricing and requiring PBMs to pass 100% of manufacturer rebates to health plans or patients.
Senate narrowly passes Trump budget deal with deep healthcare cuts
The CBO estimates the legislation, which now heads to the House, would result in 11.8 million Americans losing health insurance by 2034.
PCMA supports FTC/DOJ listening session on Big Pharma patent abuse
PCMA voiced support for a series of legislative and regulatory reforms.