Ro launches Wegovy pill through deal with Novo Nordisk
Ro first integrated directly with Novo Nordisk in April 2025 and has been a key part of the manufacturer's direct-to-patient expansion to date.
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Camber Pharmaceuticals reviews 2025 achievements and plans 2026 growth
Camber’s year featured broad generic launches, specialty and oncology introductions, emphasizing access, affordability, and supply reliability in the U.S.
GIANT and MARTIN’S feeding school kids initiative returns for sixth year
Customers can support public school districts’ food programs through March 31.
CDC cuts universal childhood vaccine recommendations
U.S. drops childhood vaccine recommendations for flu, rotavirus, meningococcal and hepatitis A.
Abbott launches AI-powered Libre Assist for people with diabetes
A new feature in the Libre app helps people with diabetes make informed, real-time food choices before eating.
U.S. News unveils top health and nutrition trends for 2026
Wearable technology offering real-time metabolic feedback, including watches, rings and continuous glucose monitors, are the most revolutionary health technology of the future.
GoodRx now offering Novo Nordisk’s cash price for the launch of the Wegovy pill
Consumers can soon go to GoodRx for Weight Loss to determine eligibility and obtain a prescription for the first and only oral GLP-1 formulation.
Novo Nordisk's Wegovy pill now broadly available across the U.S.
Wegovy pill now broadly available through over 70,000 US pharmacies such as CVS and Costco.
NACDS praises CMS on first round funding for Rural Health Transformation Program
FY26 funding amounts released as NACDS urges states to implement pharmacy-centered solutions.
CMS awards $50 billion to transform rural health nationwide
CMS made funding awards to all 50 states.
PQA releases Social Determinants of Health Resource Guide Companion
Companion provides insights on partnerships for improving medication use quality.
FDA approves Novo Nordisk’s oral GLP-1 pill for weight loss
The approval expands the Wegovy portfolio beyond injections, providing a new administration option for patients.
PTCB funds study on nationwide pharmacy technician mentorship program
This initiative aligns with PTCB's commitment to the advancement of the entire pharmacy technician field.
Retailers, suppliers brace for a more severe flu outbreak
Activity is ramping up across most U.S. regions, with spikes in the Northeast and the Mountain West, as the new subclade K variant emerges and may affect population immunity.
Nine of the largest pharma companies ink deals with Trump to lower drug prices
The agreements reduce prices on drugs that treat numerous costly and chronic conditions.
Merck and U.S. government partner to expand access to medicines and reduce costs for Americans
The company has committed more than $70 billion in U.S. investments to boost domestic production and innovation.