NCPA sets fall education events for pharmacy teams
Upcoming NCPA events include online education for pharmacy teams, pre-convention workshops, and the 2026 Annual Convention and Expo.
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CVS Health redevelops soccer pitch with Seattle Reign FC
The Orchards Elementary project is part of CVS Health’s multi-year effort to expand access to community recreation through soccer.
NACDS recognized as one of Washington, D.C.’s most innovative associations
Policy wins, new talent programs, AI innovation, and retailer-supplier collaboration reflect NACDS' commitment to pharmacy's future and to membership value.
Amazon Pharmacy launches full Spanish-language experience
Customers can now manage prescriptions, check costs and connect with pharmacists entirely in Spanish.
Cost Plus Marketplace adds AFT’s Combogesic
The partnership with Mark Cuban Cost Plus Marketplace expands U.S. access to AFT Pharmaceuticals’ prescription non-opioid pain treatment.
Gilead opens state-of-the-art Research Center to advance the next generation of medicines
One of three Foster City projects supporting Gilead’s $32 billion U.S. investment and 3,000 high-quality domestic jobs.
GIANT, MARTIN’S launch COVID-19 vaccination program
“GIANT and MARTIN’S pharmacists are trusted health resources within their local communities.”
Making advocacy part of everyday pharmacy practice
Moreland & Devitt pharmacist and CEO Scott Stoll, and Cencora national VP Kenzie Hohman discuss how independent pharmacies can turn local trust into policy engagement.
CVS Pharmacy, MinuteClinic roll out updated COVID-19 vaccines nationwide
Appointments can be scheduled through the CVS Health app or CVS.com and walk-ins are accepted.
MasterClass launches GLP-1 education course
Endocrinologist Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen leads a new MasterClass course designed to help patients better understand GLP-1 therapy.
GoodRx expands subscription strategy with Companion Family Plan
New $24.99 monthly plan includes a primary member and up to four dependents, including children, adults, and pets, with more than 250 generic medications available for free and savings on dental, vision, lab and imaging services.
ScriptMed achieves Surescripts Certification for RxTransfer to support specialty, infusion, and hub pharmacies
New RxTransfer function in Inovalon’s ScriptMed replaces fax-and-phone transfer workflows with electronic prescription transfers and status visibility.
NCPA raises concerns over FTC Caremark settlement
NCPA warns that independent pharmacies could be required to provide competitively sensitive acquisition-cost information to vertically integrated PBMs.
Nine more drugmakers join Trump Administration’s MFN Drug Pricing Program
According to the White House, 17 drugmakers had already agreed over the past year to voluntarily reduce prices under the initiative.
SHARx urges HR and CFO leaders to rethink the true cost of pharmacy benefits
As prescription spending continues to squeeze benefits budgets, SHARx says employers should measure the consequences in compensation, hiring, retention, and employee trust, not pharmacy costs alone.
Independent Pharmacy Cooperative acquires USave Pharmacy Group
The deal brings together two organizations with a shared commitment to preserving and strengthening independent community pharmacy.