FDA approves Novo Nordisk's new Wegovy HD injection
This approval for Wegovy further expands its already robust label inclusive of multiple formulations, including Wegovy pill, and indications not available with other GLP-1 weight loss medicines.
Pharmacy
Embecta to acquire Owen Mumford
Move will position embecta to participate in the rapidly expanding market for drug-delivery devices supporting generic and branded therapies and accelerate transformation into a broad‑based medical supplies company.
WellCare of Kentucky launches Food is Medicine program to tackle growing diabetes rates
Program to support eligible Medicaid enrollees with diabetes in rural Kentucky with tailored initiatives to support nutrition security and chronic disease management
BoomRx expands peptide therapy access with new pharmacy portal
BoomRx’s platform consolidates access to products from both 503A compounding pharmacies and FDA-registered 503B outsourcing facilities.
PillSafe secures primary investment in seed round for its wirelessly connected adherence system
Arkansas medical businesses group and its principal back PillSafe's patented technology that promotes medication adherence.
Camber expands portfolio
New launches of Plerixafor Injection, Baclofen Tablets, Fluvoxamine Maleate ER Capsules, and Olmesartan Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets.
Judge blocks RFK Jr.’s childhood vaccine overhaul
The ruling stems from a lawsuit filed by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and other medical organizations, which argued that changes Kennedy made to vaccine recommendations—and to the CDC’s influential vaccine advisory committee—violated federal law.
Health delivered: How health care distributors have made care possible for 150 years
HDA has helped its members navigate regulatory change and rapid innovation to ensure the safe, efficient and reliable delivery of medicines.
Rite Aid’s end no bonanza for rivals
Overall, the pharmacy sector will face a complex landscape in 2026.
Pharmacy advocates make their voices heard on Capitol Hill
NACDS stated the advocacy effort shows the industry's shared goal to ensure lawmakers recognize the value of pharmacies to patients and healthcare.
Kroger pharmacies add Zepbound KwikPen
“Our customers and communities want affordable, effective weight-management treatment options with real affordability,” said Colleen Lindholz, group vice president and president of Kroger Health.
Kroger plans to close 50 Little Clinics
Ron Sargent, who served as Kroger’s interim CEO for just shy of a year, said this move is part of “simplifying the business,” noting that Kroger also sold Vitacost, its online health and wellness subsidiary.
Costco launches nationwide fertility program in new partnership
Progam aims to slash fertility drug prices by up to 80%.
Addressing local retail pharmacy demand: Signature Healthcare and Clearway Health open second pharmacy
The new pharmacy will help to fill the gap from pharmacy closures in the area and a growing demand for retail pharmacy medication access.
Continuous glucose monitoring on the rise among Medicare Advantage Members with type 2 diabetes
Study reveals significant increase in CGM usage, particularly among older adults with chronic health conditions.
Karl Rove to return as speaker for NACDS-PAC Breakfast at 2026 NACDS Annual Meeting
Renowned political strategist to share insights on the evolving U.S. political landscape.