Rx Roundtable: Industry solidly unified at a pivotal time for pharmacy
Momentum for PBM reform was among the hot topics at a pharmacy roundtable conducted by Chain Drug Review during the NACDS Total Store Expo this summer in San Diego.
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How will the Inflation Reduction Act impact pharmacies?
On August 16, the Biden administration enacted the groundbreaking Inflation Reduction Act, a multifaceted law that addresses inflation, reduces the federal deficit and invests in long-term sustainability.
CVS makes the case for preventive care
By shifting the emphasis from treatment to prevention, the U.S. health care system can help people lead better lives, reduce health disparities and rein in massive expenditures that forestall investment in other urgent societal needs, including education, housing and environmental protection.
Hy-Vee makes Iowa a scintillating retailing center
If you happen to find yourself with a few idle days on your hands (How silly: Retailers seldom have a few extra days on their hands), you just might want to wander over to Des Moines, capital of Iowa, to examine how Hy-Vee, one of the truly stunning retailers this or any country has to
Analytics show divergence from ‘pre-COVID normal’
The erstwhile baseball all-star and philosopher Yogi Berra, renowned for malapropisms called “Yogisms,” had two famous quotes that could apply to the 2023 consumer health care world as it emerges from COVID: “The future ain’t what it used to be” and “You can observe a lot by just watching it.
Aetna 2024 Medicare plans offer more choices
Aetna, a CVS Health company announced their 2024 Medicare products ― the largest Medicare offering in our history ― featuring more choices, flexible benefit allowances, a strong provider network and further simplified medical and prescription drug plans that support members’ overall health and well-
NRF welcomes Supreme Court decision to take up debit card swipe fee case
WASHINGTON – The National Retail Federation welcomed the U.S. Supreme Court’s agreement today to take up a lawsuit seeking to have the Federal Reserve lower its 12-year-old cap on “swipe” fees banks charge merchants to process debit card transactions.
NCPA announces upcoming events for pharmacy teams
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The National Community Pharmacists Association announces these upcoming events for pharmacists and pharmacy team members: Oct. 4 – Engage the 4Ms Model: Why Your Pharmacy is Prime for Integrating a Novel Collaborative to Impact Your Community and Your Bottom Line, online course.
NACDS praises Senate Finance Committee’s bipartisan press toward “Real PBM Reform”
ARLINGTON, VA.– The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) is hailing further progress in the U.S. Congress to confront “pharmaceutical benefit manipulation” by middlemen.
The Emerson Group to hold Industry Day 2023 on October 11th
The Emerson Group announced Monday that this year’s highly anticipated Industry Day is scheduled for October 11, 2023, from 9 am to 5 pm EST.
NCPA Survey: Chain pharmacy closures an opportunity and a threat for independents
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Nearby independent community pharmacies largely anticipate being able to help major chain pharmacy patients left scrambling by closed stores or cut hours, though low reimbursements from pharmacy benefit managers and other contracting issues may make it difficult to do so.
Albertsons Cos. Pharmacies now offering new vaccine services for RSV
More than 1,700 Albertsons Cos.
CVS pharmacies in Kansas City unaffected by strike threat
CVS pharmacies here were unaffected Wednesday by a threatened pharmacist walkout. The threat was reported by USA Today, which also had a story about a pharmacist walkout in the area over the weekend.
NACDS teams to launch Nourish My Health campaign
WASHINGTON – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) – along with leading health organizations the American Cancer Society, the American Diabetes Association (ADA), the American Heart Association, and the Food is Medicine Institute at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy
Costco’s 4Q results beat estimates
Costco Wholesale Corp. reported financial results for its 17-week fourth quarter and 53-week fiscal year ended September 3 that featured continued growth but at a slower pace.
Nearly six in 10 warehouse leaders plan to deploy RFID by 2028
Zebra Technologies Corporation has released the findings of its 2023 Global Warehousing Study which confirmed 58% of warehouse decision-makers plan to deploy radio frequency identification (RFID) technology by 2028 which will help increase inventory visibility and reduce out-of-stocks.