Oak Street Health emphasizes preventive care this fall
Oak Street Health urges older adults to review preventive care this fall, including wellness visits, vaccinations and recommended screenings.
Pharmacy
Tadrus takes helm as NCPA president
Christian Tadrus leads NCPA in 2026-2027, urging independent pharmacists to shape pharmacy practice, regulation and payment.
From the CDR archives: Mike Wysong on pharmacy’s future
A look back at CDR’s coverage of Mike Wysong and his views on leadership, advocacy, community pharmacy and the future of patient care.
Analysis: A new era begins for NACDS under Wysong
Mike Wysong will succeed Steve Anderson as NACDS president and CEO in 2027, as the association expands pharmacy’s role in care and strengthens its economic foundation.
Wysong named CEO of NACDS
He has guided CARE Pharmacies' growth to a cooperative of more than 170 pharmacies across 28 states with sales approaching $2 billion.
New child-resistant vial offering one-handed operation launches at independent pharmacies nationwide
SnapSlide expands into pharmacies across the U.S., giving more than 60 million Americans with limited dexterity – or the use of just one hand – a far simpler way to access prescription medication.
NCPA Foundation awarded grants to support disaster relief, rural pharmacy ownership efforts
The Cardinal Health Foundation has renewed its support with a $50,000 grant to fund the NCPA Foundation’s disaster relief program.
Cardinal Health highlights supply chain resilience during National Healthcare Supply Chain Week
According to Cardinal Health, its supply chain infrastructure includes nearly 50 distribution and replenishment sites across North America.
NCPA Foundation honors Arkansas pharmacy leaders Megan Smith and Blake Torres
The Foundation recognized two Arkansas pharmacy leaders for their outstanding contributions to pharmacy education and community practice during the 2026 NCPA Annual Convention.
University of Washington wins 2026 Good Neighbor Pharmacy NCPA Pruitt-Schutte Student Business Plan Competition
The winners were announced as part of the National Community Pharmacists Association’s Annual Convention, being held Oct. 3-6 in Kansas City.
NCPA Foundation honors Jessica Hung and Xiaoyan Qin for independent pharmacy leadership
The honors recognize pharmacists who have advanced independent community pharmacy through business leadership, patient-centered care and service to their communities.
Walmart takes Rx care to another level
The company plans to expand test and treat’s geographic scope as more states come on board.
Steve Giroux receives NCPA 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award
Giroux is the owner of Middleport Family Health Center in Middleport, N.Y.
Bayer to build $2.2 billion pharmaceutical plant in Ohio
Bayer’s $2.2 billion facility will expand U.S. pharmaceutical manufacturing, initially supporting its oncology, cardiovascular and renal care portfolio.
CVS Health extends MinuteClinic care options
The services address long primary care waits, rising out-of-pocket costs, and provider shortages.
Five ways to optimize logistics for an earlier peak shipping season
The way to mitigate delays is to build a logistics solution optimized for the challenges.