Pharmacy
NACDS engages in Food as Medicine Strategy Summit
NACDS participated on May 30 in a panel discussion hosted by thINc360 – The Healthcare Innovation Congress, which focused on how pharmacies and other healthcare stakeholders can help broaden the impact of food is medicine programs through technology, partnerships, and evidence-based interventions.
Upcoming NCPA items for pharmacy teams in June
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The National Community Pharmacists Association is pleased to announce these upcoming events for pharmacists and pharmacy team members: May 31 – Registration deadline for NCPA’s CORE leadership and business development program.
AAM submits comments to HHS and FTC on the impact of GPOs and wholesalers on access to generic drugs
The Association for Accessible Medicines, the leading trade association for generic and biosimilar manufacturers, today submitted comments to the U.S.
Scripta Insights appoints David Kershaw as CTO
BOSTON – Scripta Insights, the Rx Navigation company that guides self-insured employers, health plans and their members to prescription savings, announced today that David Kershaw has joined its executive leadership team as Chief Technology Officer.
Biosimilars Council calls for better regulatory pathways for critical medicines
The Biosimilars Council, a division of the Association for Accessible Medicines, the leading trade association for generic and biosimilar manufacturers, published a new position paper outlining the benefits of updating the existing Food and Drug Administration regulatory process for biosimilar medic
PCMA unveils new campaign to elevate the voice of the employer
The Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) announced today the launch of How PBMs Work, a national campaign to highlight the critical relationship between employers and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs).
Merck to acquire EyeBio
Merck and Eyebiotech Limited (EyeBio), a privately held ophthalmology-focused biotechnology company, today announced that the companies have entered into a definitive agreement under which Merck, through a subsidiary, will acquire EyeBio.
Walgreens to host community health fair in Puerto Rico
As a trusted health and wellness destination in Puerto Rico, Walgreens is bringing the community together in San Juan by launching its first community health fair, “Walgreens en tu Comunidad,” to offer health-related education, screenings and vaccinations.
Express Scripts enhances strategies to support access to care at independent pharmacies
Express Scripts, the pharmacy benefits services business of The Cigna Group’s Evernorth, is making it easier for people to access a broader range of care services at independent pharmacies.
Cencora reportedly notifying public about data breach
Health care distributor Cencora is informing the public that criminals have stolen their personal and sensitive medical information following a cyberattack and data breach early this year, TechCrunch reported Friday.
46 patient advocacy groups demand Congressional action on worsening drug shortage crisis
This week, the Generics Access Project(GAP) and 46 leading patient advocacy organizations sent a letter to Senate HELP and House Energy & Commerce leadership to stress the urgent need for congressional action to alleviate the worsening drug shortage crisis.
CVS looks for investor to back new Oak Street clinics
CVS Health is been seeking a private equity partner to fund growth at Oak Street Health, a primary care provider the chain purchased a year ago, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday. CVS has been working with financial advisers to help find capital to back new clinics that will be opened by Oak
GHLF publishes study showing pharmacists’ role in successful vaccine uptake
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) is calling attention to a new policy paper published by the Global Healthy Living Foundation (GHLF) and authored by Robert Popovian, PharmD, MS, Founder, Conquest Advisors, and GHLF’s Chief Science Policy Officer.
WBA sells shares of Cencora for $400 million of proceeds
Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) today announced that it has sold shares of Cencora pursuant to a share repurchase by Cencora in the amount of approximately $400 million.