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CVS, Walmart to cut pharmacy hours amid labor concerns

CVS, Walmart to cut pharmacy hours amid labor concerns

CVS Health and Walmart announced that they will be reducing pharmacy hours to address the ongoing pharmacist shortage, The Wall Street Journal reported Friday. CVS plans to cut or shift operating hours at about two-thirds of its 9,000-strong U.S.

HDA announces government affairs and policy staffing updates

HDA announces government affairs and policy staffing updates

The Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA) announces the following updates to its Government Affairs and Policy staff: Kristen Freitas Named SVP, Federal Government Affairs and Alliance Development; Leah Lindahl Named Vice President, State Government Affairs Kristen Freitas, now Senior Vice Presiden

PTCB relaunches online testing delivery

PTCB relaunches online testing delivery

The Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) is kicking off 2023 with new opportunities for Certified Pharmacy Technicians (CPhTs) to demonstrate their knowledge and earn advanced and specialty certificates.

Scripta announces new products, partnerships and funding

Scripta announces new products, partnerships and funding

Scripta Insights, a healthcare IT and data analytics company focused on lowering prescription drug costs, is giving self-insured employers, health plans and their members the information and tools they need in 2023 to make smarter buying decisions around Rx benefits and prescriptions.

Amazon Pharmacy rolls out RxPass

Amazon Pharmacy rolls out RxPass

Amazon announced on Tuesday RxPass, a new Prime membership benefit from Amazon Pharmacy that offers patients affordable access to commonly prescribed generic medications that treat more than 80 common health conditions.

Rite Aid to dispense abortion pill in a limited number of locations

Rite Aid to dispense abortion pill in a limited number of locations

NEW YORK – Rite Aid said this week it plans to dispense abortion medication in a limited number of its pharmacies and will serve customers either in person or through mail delivery. The company said it will  dispense the pill, mifepristone, in compliance with federal and state laws.

HDA and the HDA Research Foundation name governance appointments

HDA and the HDA Research Foundation name governance appointments

The Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA) and the HDA Research Foundation today announce the following governance updates. First, HDA appointed two new members to its Executive Committee and Board of Directors: Debbie Weitzman, Chief Executive Officer, Pharmaceutical Segment, Cardinal Health, Inc.