CVS Health 2025 Rx Report looks at transformation of community pharmacy to meet patient needs
CVS Health/Morning Consult survey reveals patients trust and prefer local pharmacy care, want expanded services in community pharmacy.
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Nature Made expands “Fuel for Pharmacists” with $100K giveaway for National Pharmacy Week
Following an overwhelming positive response to its January 2025 launch, the program is back bigger than ever to celebrate National Pharmacy Week with a $100,000 lunch giveaway.
Helping pharmacists strengthen connections and improve care through mental health training
A partnership between the Cardinal Health Foundation and the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) Innovation Center provides mental health resources to help pharmacists support the needs of their patients and the well-being of their staff.
Aetna achieves over 81% of Medicare Advantage members in 4-star plans
Additionally, over 63% of Aetna Medicare Advantage members are in a 4.5-star plan for 2026.
Lupin announces strategic partnership program to expand reach of its long-acting injectable platform
Lupin's partnership program is designed to foster collaborations with companies looking to extend their product lifecycles.
CVS Pharmacy, MinuteClinic begin offering 2025-2026 COVID-19 vaccines nationwide
Vaccines for patients aged five and above are available at select CVS Pharmacy locations, while MinuteClinic offers vaccines for those 18 months and older.
Lupin to build $250 million manufacturing facility in Florida
The facility will produce vital respiratory medicines and bolster the company’s role as a global respiratory leader.
AAM pushes back on Colorado drug price cap
AAM President John Murphy III noted that prices for generic and biosimilar medicines keep falling, yet no biosimilar for Enbrel is available in the U.S.
Independent pharmacy groups back Iowa PBM regulation in federal court
The independent pharmacy groups say PBMs aren’t employee benefits plans. They’re merely administrators hired by the plans, and so they can be regulated.
Amazon Pharmacy rolls out in-office medication dispensing kiosks
Innovative pharmacy kiosks at One Medical offices will allow patients in select areas to receive medications within minutes of their appointment, closing a critical gap in care.
Sam’s Club expands same-day delivery to refrigerated medications
Sam’s Club is extending its pharmacy services with free same-day delivery of refrigerated medications for Plus Members, including GLP-1s, insulin and other specialty prescriptions.
Bristol Myers Squibb and NCPA pilot rural heart health care initiatives
BMS and NCPA to address cardiovascular disease and enhance patient care coordination with specialized training in rural Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Missouri pharmacies.
PharmaJet developing needle-free self-injection pens for home use
Single-use and reusable needle-free injection devices will be designed for precise self-administration.
CVS Health opens new Workforce Innovation and Talent Center in Fort Worth
In collaboration with Fort Worth Housing Solutions, the center offers no-cost training to Fort Worth’s future healthcare workforce.
Costco to offer Ozempic and Wegovy at $499 for members
That amount is approximately half the list price for Ozempic and about one-third lower than Wegovy.