Susan Monarez sworn in as CDC director
Director Monarez, the first Senate-confirmed director of the CDC, brings decades of frontline experience in disaster preparedness, biosecurity, and health innovation.
Pharmacy
Amazon launches first same-day pharmacy delivery in Michigan
Equipped with advanced automation and temperature-controlled storage, the center is designed to fill and deliver prescriptions within hours.
White House gives Big Pharma 60 days to cut prices or face action
“If you refuse to step up, we will deploy every tool in our arsenal to protect American families from continued abusive drug pricing practices.”
NACDS Foundation launches pharmacy-based “Food Is Medicine” pilot
The pilot will assess program feasibility, patient nutrition security, clinical outcomes like A1c and blood pressure, and sustainability with health plan partners.
Camber launches metformin hydrochloride oral solution
Metformin hydrochloride oral solution is available in 500 mg/5 mL, 16 oz. bottle.
HRSA announces application process for the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program
HRSA is introducing this pilot program to test the rebate model on these drugs in a methodical and thoughtful approach to ensure a fair and transparent 340B rebate model process.
Vizient predicts prices to rise across the health care supply chain in 2026
Pharmaceutical prices projected to rise 3.35%; supply chain prices, 2.41%.
CHPA applauds Senate HELP for advancing OMUFA with key wins for self-care; calls for GRAS/E Clarity
The legislation passed out of Committee today includes important provisions to accelerate the development and acceptance of innovative, non-animal testing methods for topically applied products, including sunscreens.
Camber launches prucalopride tablets
Prucalopride tablets are indicated for the treatment of chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC) in adults.
Aurobindo to purchase Lannett Co.
The company says it anticipates closing the acquisition towards the middle of calendar 2026, subject to regulatory approval.
Alcon announces U.S. roll out of TRYPTYR, a new prescription treatment option for millions of dry eye sufferers
TRYPTYR is a first-in-class TRPM8 receptor agonist for the treatment of the signs and symptoms of Dry Eye Disease (DED) that rapidly stimulates natural tear production as early as Day 1.
Walgreens launches nationwide flu shot appointments ahead of peak flu spike
This year, walk-ins are welcome in addition to easy scheduling options online or through the Walgreens app.
Cardinal Health Foundation expands Equity Rx to increase access to prescription medications
With this most recent grant, the Foundation has invested a total of $5 million in Equity Rx.
Federal judge blocks Arkansas law banning PBM-owned pharmacies
Judge Miller found that the law appeared to discriminate against out-of-state companies and that Arkansas had not demonstrated that it lacked other means to achieve its goals.
J.D. Power: Customer satisfaction with mail-order pharmacies surges as chain drug store customers look for alternatives
Health Mart ranked highest among brick-and-mortar chain drug store pharmacies. Good Neighbor Pharmacy ranked second.
Aetna unveils new AI and digital tools to improve access and care
Aetna Care Paths, a first-to-market care option available in the Aetna Health app, makes it easier and simpler for members to get the care they need.