Scripta Insights launches GLP-1 Navigator
New member app feature delivers trusted, clinician-backed guidance as millions face GLP-1 access setbacks after CVS Caremark drops Zepbound and WeightWatchers files for bankruptcy.
Pharmacy
Fruth Pharmacy names Andy Becker as new CEO
Lynne Fruth will continue in a part-time role as the president and chairman of the board. Becker will report to the Fruth board of directors and will begin his new role immediately.
Swisslog Healthcare wins Best Hospital Technology Implementation Award
The BoxPicker was selected for its comprehensive solution and transformative potential in improving operational efficiency and supporting the evolving role of pharmacists in healthcare delivery.
Albertsons' pharmacies are welcoming Rite Aid customers and employees
Customers transferring or filling a new prescription will receive coupon for up to $15 off next grocery purchase of $75 or more.
The GIANT Company pharmacists are urging customers to stock up on a few essentials to ensure plenty of healthy fun in the sun
Pre-travel health consultations also available at select pharmacies.
NACDS praises Governor Brian Kemp, Georgia lawmakers for critical PBM reform legislation, HB 196
New law ushers in transparent pharmacy reimbursement for state health plans, fueling momentum for further progress in Georgia and nationwide.
Amneal gets U.S. FDA approval for Brekiya injection for the acute treatment of migraines
Product will be available for appropriate patients in the second half of 2025.
Rite Aid has begun a series of sale agreements to ensure continuity of care
Agreements provide for the transition of pharmacy assets to CVS Pharmacy, Walgreens, Albertsons, Kroger, and Giant Eagle, among others, and the sale and operation by CVS Pharmacy of many stores in the Pacific Northwest.
Camber launches Temozolomide Capsules, USP
Temozolomide Capsules, USP is an alkylating drug.
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Camber launches eltrombopag tablets and oral suspension
Through Camber’s copayment program, eligible patients may pay as little as $0 out-of-pocket. Visit Camber’s eltrombopag web page for full offer details.
NPC names Dr. Kenneth Finegold as senior vice president of Research and Policy
He joins NPC’s team where he will apply his deep knowledge of the research and evidence used to support federal health policymaking to drive NPC’s policy-
NACDS applauds inclusion of Medicaid PBM reform in Reconciliation Bill
Long-overdue Medicaid PBM reforms would protect American taxpayers, patients, pharmacies.
NACDS observes Women’s Health Month and Mental Health Awareness Month
May campaign highlights NACDS members’ support of Nourish My Health.
Aetna, National Alliance for Care at Home and MissionCare Collective team to strengthen direct care workforce in Illinois, Louisiana and North Carolina
Aetna invests to improve access to home health care and support the direct care workforce.
New study challenges GLP-1 norms with strong results on a fraction of the usual dose
In one of the largest and longest real-world obesity studies to date, Embla tracked nearly 2,700 adults over 64 weeks and achieved 16.7% average weight loss using 66% less semaglutide than typical U.S. doses.