NACDS praises CMS on first round funding for Rural Health Transformation Program
FY26 funding amounts released as NACDS urges states to implement pharmacy-centered solutions.
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CMS awards $50 billion to transform rural health nationwide
CMS made funding awards to all 50 states.
PQA releases Social Determinants of Health Resource Guide Companion
Companion provides insights on partnerships for improving medication use quality.
FDA approves Novo Nordisk’s oral GLP-1 pill for weight loss
The approval expands the Wegovy portfolio beyond injections, providing a new administration option for patients.
PTCB funds study on nationwide pharmacy technician mentorship program
This initiative aligns with PTCB's commitment to the advancement of the entire pharmacy technician field.
Retailers, suppliers brace for a more severe flu outbreak
Activity is ramping up across most U.S. regions, with spikes in the Northeast and the Mountain West, as the new subclade K variant emerges and may affect population immunity.
Nine of the largest pharma companies ink deals with Trump to lower drug prices
The agreements reduce prices on drugs that treat numerous costly and chronic conditions.
Merck and U.S. government partner to expand access to medicines and reduce costs for Americans
The company has committed more than $70 billion in U.S. investments to boost domestic production and innovation.
Google Trends looks at 2026 wellness shifts
Google Trends analysis revealed that new types of health-related searches emerged in the second half of 2025 and will continue into next year.
Clinics and pharmacies brace for influx of uninsured patients
The end of enhanced ACA premium support in 2026 will likely push millions off marketplace plans, increasing uninsured visits to safety-net clinics and assistance programs.
APhA highlights pharmacists' expertise at marijuana rescheduling ceremony
APhA believes that moving marijuana to Schedule III will help accelerate research into its medicinal applications and potentially lead to safer and more effective therapeutic uses.
FMI urges Congress to pass PBM reform to protect supermarket pharmacies
Meaningful reform must address three key issues: transparency, fair pharmacy reimbursement, and ending PBM spread pricing.
FDA approves world’s first non-drug, at-home brain stimulation treatment for depression
It marks the first time American clinicians will be able to prescribe a novel non-drug therapy called transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) for at-home use.
Publix Pharmacy is now offering customers prescription savings finder
The Discount Finder offers customers a quick and straightforward way to find lower prices on most prescriptions at Publix Pharmacy.
Four House Republicans break ranks to force vote on ACA subsidies
This action bypasses House leadership and ensures a vote as early as January 2026, after the subsidies expire under current law.
Pharmacy coalition to congressional leaders: Enact PBM reform now to protect patient access and reduce Americans' drug costs
National pharmacy organizations warn Congress that failure to curb abusive PBM practices has escalated from an emerging threat to an unaddressed crisis for patients and pharmacies.