Roche gets FDA approval for all‑in‑one respiratory virus test
Roche says the launch will help labs and clinics prepare for a busy respiratory virus season, when COVID-19, flu, and RSV often spread simultaneously.
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NRF warns new tariffs will push prices higher, threaten jobs
NRF Executive Vice President of Government Relations David French urged the administration to pursue “binding trade agreements that truly open markets by lowering tariffs, not raising them.”
Health care rare bright spot in weakening job market
While most industries struggle, health care continues to hire, but tariffs could test its resilience.
Amazon launches first same-day pharmacy delivery in Michigan
Equipped with advanced automation and temperature-controlled storage, the center is designed to fill and deliver prescriptions within hours.
White House gives Big Pharma 60 days to cut prices or face action
“If you refuse to step up, we will deploy every tool in our arsenal to protect American families from continued abusive drug pricing practices.”
What beauty shoppers really want in stores
New research reveals a significant gap between what beauty retailers think shoppers want and what they actually expect when they enter a store.
NACDS Foundation launches pharmacy-based “Food Is Medicine” pilot
The pilot will assess program feasibility, patient nutrition security, clinical outcomes like A1c and blood pressure, and sustainability with health plan partners.
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.
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.