Visory Health and Albertsons Cos. team up
The health tech company adds more than 1,700 Albertsons Cos. pharmacies to its partnership base of over 37,000 locations.
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CANN calls for accountability and bipartisan PBM reform
Community Access National Network (CANN) urges lawmakers to prioritize patients over profits in 340B reforms.
Shingles vaccine linked to reduced risks of dementia, heart disease, and death
A Case Western study indicates the shingles vaccine might provide broader health benefits.
U.S. compounding pharmacies drive growth in personalized care
Compounding pharmacies are evolving from stopgap providers during drug shortages to strategic partners in modern, personalized health care.
Pharmacy Roundtable: Changing the profession to deliver care differently
There are many headwinds for the industry, starting with reimbursement pressure, but also extensive opportunities for collectively modernizing approaches to elevate the role of the pharmacist.
New free program launches to address rural pharmacy shortage
The free, application-based program addresses the growing shortage of pharmacies in rural communities by reducing barriers to ownership and providing aspiring pharmacy owners with the knowledge, resources, and professional connections needed to turn their vision into reality.
Robert (Bob) Greenwood awarded Dargavel Medal by NCPA Foundation
Greenwood is a 1977 graduate of Creighton University School of Pharmacy in Omaha, Neb., and began his pharmacy career in Waterloo, Iowa.
Improving health plan member experiences with AI
CVS Health recognizes that advancements in AI, when applied thoughtfully, can enhance and simplify the plan member journey.
Grocery pharmacies write a prescription for success
Supermarkets are becoming health destinations rather than just places to pick up a medication.
NCPA Foundation announces 2025 Scholarship recipients
Scholarship awardees receive funds to be put toward their school tuition, complimentary registration to this year’s NCPA Annual Convention, and a travel stipend.
Erik Nelson receives NCPA Foundation’s NARD Ownership Award
Nelson is the owner of five pharmacies in the Spokane, Wash. and Post Falls, Idaho areas.
Matt Binder receives National Preceptor of the Year Award from NCPA Foundation
The selection was made through a blind judging process to guarantee fairness and impartiality.
BD unveils new AI-enabled solutions to drive connectivity across health care settings
The BD Incada Platform is available now with the launch of the next-generation BD Pyxis Pro Automated Medication Dispensing Solution, creating enterprise-wide visibility and connectivity that transforms data into actionable insight.
NCPA Foundation recognizes Heather Lyons-Burney as Outstanding Faculty Liaison of the Year
The award recognizes a faculty liaison who demonstrates exceptional leadership and commitment to independent pharmacy, their NCPA Student Chapter, and the community.
NCPA Releases 2025 Digest Report
The NCPA Digest, which provides an annual overview of independent community pharmacy, found that the industry represents nearly 36 percent of all retail pharmacies in the United States.
University of Texas at Austin wins 2025 Good Neighbor Pharmacy NCPA Pruitt-Schutte Student Business Plan Competition
The business plan competition is the first national competition of its kind in the pharmacy profession.