CVS Health launches Community Equity Alliance
CVS Health announced a new initiative that will address barriers to care in underserved communities across the country.
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Cardinal Health teams up with Palantir
Cardinal Health announced Thursday that it has entered into a strategic collaboration with Palantir Technologies Inc.
AmerisourceBergen announces intent to change name to Cencora
CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. – AmerisourceBergen (ABC) announced its intent to change its name to better reflect its bold vision and purpose-driven approach to creating healthier futures. AmerisourceBergen intends to become Cencora.
Walgreens thinking of selling pharmacy automation unit
Walgreens is considering a sale of its pharmacy automation business, iA, for up to $2B, Bloomberg reported Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.
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
Kroger Health establishes clinical trial site network
Kroger Health announced the establishment of its clinical trial site network in conjunction with pharmaceutical industry sponsors, contract research organizations, and health systems.
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 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 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.
Rx technology’s vital role in a fast-changing industry
Technology is crucial to building on the momentum pharmacies gained during the pandemic. Retailers and suppliers on the following pages delve into how technological advances can free up pharmacists for greater patient interaction and to provide new services.
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.
Walgreens reaches $83M opioid settlement with West Virginia
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced his office reached a settlement with Walgreens for $83 million on Wednesday.
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.
PQA Healthcare Quality IQ program will teach fundamentals of quality
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The Pharmacy Quality Alliance (PQA) has a new program to teach pharmacy and other health professions students the basics of quality measurement and strategies to improve medication safety, adherence and appropriate use.
Diabetes drug is getting harder to find
People across the country who depend on the drug Ozempic for treating Type-2 diabetes and obesity are having a hard time finding it. Ozempic helps manage type 2 diabetes — but can also help people lose weight, contributing to the shortage and leaving diabetics scrambling for other options.