HDA names new finance and federal government affairs staff
HDA announces the appointments of Maritel Dasco as vice president of finance and accounting and Peter Kelbel as director of federal government affairs.
Pharmacy
Mango may be an unexpected ally for blood sugar and metabolic health, emerging research suggests
Growing body of clinical research points to favorable effects on glucose, insulin and cardiometabolic health.
Queue unveils robotic pharmacy kiosk filling prescriptions in 30 seconds
Robotic system stocks 340 medications, verifies every pill with machine vision and can be installed in less than a day.
Abbott's Cologuard Plus receives CE Mark for colorectal cancer screening in Europe
CE Mark is an important regulatory milestone as Abbott prepares to introduce Cologuard Plus in select European markets, with timing and availability varying by country.
Camber has introduced Losartan Potassium and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets
Losartan Potassium and Hydrochlorothiazide is a combination of an angiotensin II receptor blocker and diuretic.
U.S. News survey reveals what actually drives GLP-1 telehealth success
Patients seek out thorough medical screenings to get started, but access to behavioral guidance and lifestyle resources makes the difference between minimal results and major weight loss.
U.S. News & World Report names the 2027 Best Insurance Companies for Medicare
Independent, data-driven ratings help seniors compare top Medicare Advantage and Part D plans during annual Open Enrollment.
CVS Health works with The Midlife Collective to redefine a woman’s midlife health journey
New research study will explore the realities and opportunities of midlife and inform an upcoming documentary
Prescription Marketplace lets patients compare pharmacy prices at the point of care
Any pharmacy will be able to share its cash prices with health systems using Epic, so patients can choose the most affordable option—helping them fill their prescriptions at a time when more than 4 in 10 U.S. adults say cost has kept them from doing so.
Generic medicines manufacturers ramp up patch supply to meet demand
AAM highlights essential role generics manufacturers play in supplying estrogen patches; notes the complexity of its production and reasons for not declaring a nationwide shortage
CVS to pay $315 million to resolve DOJ opioid prescription allegations
The settlement resolves a lawsuit filed in 2024 alleging that CVS filled medically unnecessary prescriptions for opioids and other controlled substances, contributing to the nation's ongoing opioid crisis.
Kroger encourages families to get vaccinated as Flu, COVID and RSV season begins
Customers may also be eligible for savings that are automatically loaded to their loyalty accounts at Kroger pharmacy locations.
NCPDP Foundation-funded research links RTPB tools to improved fill rates for patients facing high costs
New research in JAMA Health Forum examining whether real-time prescription benefit (RTPB) tools improve prescription medication fill rates.
Clarventa announces TrueNet, a new approach to prescription drug pricing
Net-cost model delivers upfront clarity and savings to patients, payers, pharmacies and manufacturers.
CVS unveils first pharmacy-focused store in Boston area
Pharmacy-focused sites are opening in select communities to help increase access to pharmacy care.
Patients increasingly bypass insurance to pay cash for GLP-1 prescriptions, pharmacists say
The trend reflects the rapidly evolving GLP-1 marketplace.