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.
CVS Health to pay $37.76 million over insulin pen overbilling allegations
Settlement resolves decade-long False Claims Act violations tied to premature refills and inaccurate reporting to federal health care programs.
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.
Walgreens expands micro-fulfillment network with new facility in West Jordan, Utah
This move underscores the company’s commitment to modernizing community pharmacy to meet the growing demand of patients and pharmacists alike.
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
Aetna simplifies health care for professionals and patients
Bundling medical procedures and pharmaceutical medications into one prior authorization.
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.
HDA: Specialty distributors face growing complexity
HDA’s latest benchmarking report shows specialty distributors facing growing logistical demands as specialty drug spending climbs to $417 billion.
NACDS welcomes Jermaine Smith as vice president of state advocacy
Veteran pharmacy leader brings decades of experience to scale state-level advocacy.
Plant extracts market doubles as U.S. consumers go natural
U.S. consumers increasingly prefer natural, clean label, and botanical ingredients in supplements, foods, beverages, and personal care.
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.