Government shutdown ends after House passes spending package
New bill reopens the government, pays federal workers and ensures that funding for SNAP and other programs go out.
Pharmacy
HDA Research Foundation announces 2025 Karen J. Ribler Supply Chain Scholars
Now in its seventh year, this annual scholarship is geared toward students pursuing any degree level or professional certification who work within HDA-member distributor and manufacturer companies.
NACDS to states: Leverage pharmacies to deliver on rural health transformation goals
States focused on chronic disease and rural access should center implementation on pharmacies and pharmacists, modernizing reimbursement and scope of practice policies to ensure success.
JustAnswer expands telehealth services with roll out of JustAnswer Pharmacy
New online direct-to-consumer pharmacy delivers prescription medications directly to customers' homes.
Walgreens rolls out Pharmacy Patient Advisory Board to strengthen patient collaboration
The Walgreens Pharmacy Patient Advisory Board will ensure new pharmacy initiatives and services are practical, accessible and patient-centric.
Trump strikes historic deal to cut drug prices
Prices for Wegovy, Ozempic, and Zepbound drop from over $1,000 to $350 with the new deal. Medicare coverage begins for GLP-1 obesity drugs for the first time.
Walgreens launches enhanced Respiratory Index to track virus hotspots
The Walgreens Respiratory Index will be updated weekly and will allow users to search by state to see where their geographic area ranks for both flu and COVID-19 activity.
CVS Specialty improves medication adherence and access
Three new studies confirm that CVS Specialty’s pharmacist-led care model helps deliver higher adherence rates and improved outcomes.
Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Co. expands access with addition of Starjemza
New biosimilar added to portfolio reinforces the company's commitment to transparency and access.
NCPA and Arkansas pharmacists join legal battle to preserve law barring companies from operating PBMs and pharmacies in the state
The case revolves around a state law (Act 624) passed earlier this year blocking PBMs in Arkansas from also operating pharmacies in the state.
Charitable clinics and pharmacies to receive share in $1.6 million in Equity Rx grants from Cardinal Health Foundation
Grants are a part of $5 million commitment from Cardinal Health Foundation and awarded by the National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics.
Cencora to invest $1 billion to strengthen its U.S. distribution network
The investments, including opening of a second national distribution center, support a more resilient and efficient pharmaceutical supply chain.
Danone North America to host Reddit 'Ask Me Anything' to help consumers take control of their health during American Diabetes Month
The AMA is part of a campaign to reach people with free expert information and nutrition resources to help reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes.
NACDS urges lawmakers to expand pharmacy-based care during American Pharmacists Month
Throughout American Pharmacists Month, NACDS honored pharmacists' impact and urged lawmakers to unlock pharmacy care's full potential.