Brittany Sanders named 2025 NCPA Willard B. Simmons Independent Pharmacist of the Year
The award, which is sponsored this year by CPA, was presented as part of NCPA’s Annual Convention, being held Oct. 18-21 here.
Pharmacy
Amazon One Medical introduces Pay-per-visit virtual health care for kids ages 2-11
Parents and guardians can get expert medical advice and treatments for their kids for conditions including pink eye, skin rashes, head lice, and asthma Rx renewals.
Expanded adolescent and pediatric indications approved for Yuflyma
The FDA cleared the drug to treat hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) in adolescent patients, and uveitis (UV) in pediatric patients.
U.S. News & World Report announces the 2026 Best Insurance Companies for Medicare Advantage and Part D
New independent ratings, evaluated using 37 quality measures, empower beneficiaries to navigate the rapidly evolving Medicare landscape during annual Open Enrollment.
PQA endorses one quality measure and retires three quality measures
The newly endorsed measure, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Treatment Ratio (CTR), evaluates the percentage of individuals 40 years of age or older whose Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Treatment Ratio (CTR) is least 70 percent during the treatment period.
CVS Health to improve access to more affordable fertility treatments
CVS Specialty Pharmacy will be a core partner in the TrumpRx Fertility program.
JFCRx introduces TruPakSpark: A growth-ready adherence pouch packaging solution for pharmacies
TruPak Spark gives pharmacies a fast, affordable way to launch adherence pouch packaging without major space or investment.
New Report: Pharmacies can close health care gaps for millions while realizing substantial savings for employers
National study shows pharmacy-based care reduces costs while meeting employee demands for convenient healthcare access.
Successful pilot program addressing maternal mortality to expand in North Carolina
A first-of-its-kind statewide collaboration, sponsored by Aetna, to better treat perinatal substance use disorder is expanding its scope.
Pharmacy profession unites to publish guiding principles for state policy on pharmacy personnel-administered vaccines
This marks an unprecedented level of collaboration between pharmacy professionals, symbolizing a strong commitment from the field of pharmacy to national public health interests.
Scripta launches Member Incentive Rewards Experience
The next-generation program builds on the company's proven prescription savings campaigns, leveraging advanced population-health analytics to deliver data-driven, personalized incentives at scale.
Kroger Health to host National Prescription Drug Take Back Day events on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025
Event made possible with support from the Cardinal Health Foundation.
NCPA, HealthShifts team on National Pharmacy Job Board and Staffing Platform
New job board and exclusive staffing pool will provide independent pharmacists and employers with expanded access to pharmacy support
NACDS issues statement on landmark California PBM reform law
California is the latest state to hold PBMs accountable, help preserve access to pharmacies
NYC pharmacies honored for excellence in improving Medicare member health through collaboration with Healthfirst
“Through this program, we’re giving pharmacists the tools and resources they need to make an even greater impact on the health of their communities,” said Bhavesh Modi, Vice President of Pharmacy at Healthfirst.