Q&A: WBA’s Gates discusses taking the reins as NACDS Chairman
"As chair of NACDS, I will be focused on working with industry leaders to strengthen pharmacy’s role as the front door to health care."
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NCPA releases new episodes of “Show Me” reality series focusing on maternal vaccines
New customizable letter also facilitates pharmacy outreach to area OB-GYNs.
Dupixent approved in the U.S. as the first new targeted therapy in over a decade for chronic spontaneous urticaria
"Dupixent has the potential to improve outcomes for CSU patients who previously had limited treatment options.”
CVS Pharmacy enhances delivery options for SNAP customers
Customers will be able to shop over 37,000 SNAP-eligible items, including beverages, groceries, and snacks, on each platform, including at most CVS Pharmacy stores.
Cass family building new health care facility
The Dowagiac clinic will be Cass Family Clinic’s third location, joining Cassopolis and Niles.
CVS issues response to Arkansas PBM law
"HB1150 is bad policy that accomplishes just the opposite. It will take away access to pharmacy care in local communities, hike prescription drug spending across the state by millions of dollars each year and cost hundreds of Arkansans their jobs.”
Eli Lilly says new GLP-1 pill for diabetes and weight loss effective in study, will seek FDA approval
Orforglipron is the first small molecule GLP-1 to successfully complete a Phase 3 trial, lowering A1C by an average of 1.3% to 1.6% across doses.
Pharmaceutical clinical study to accelerate FDA approval of SmartTrack
SmartTrack aims to reduce the need for clinical studies in generic drug product approvals
CVS Health may be forced to close over 20 Arkansas stores following PBM law
CVS Health had lobbied against the law, running TV ads and calling on the governor to veto the bill. The company says the law will harm patients and the economy.
Emily Dowsett joins NACDS as VP, Communications
Dowsett will lead NACDS’ strategic communications, media relations, social media, website, and design functions.
Pharmacy groups weigh in on Trump's drug pricing executive order
Pharmacy groups applaud Trump's drug pricing executive order.
APA, NCPA praise new state law banning PBMs from owning pharmacies
Arkansas HB 1150 a model for other states, federal government, organizations say.
Swisslog Healthcare unveils new pharmacy tech
AutoPack, supports up to 480 medications in a single packager.
NACDS applauds Trump executive order, urges swift PBM reforms
NACDS emphasizes the importance of enacting the sound reforms that are ready to go and broadly supported in Congress.
Alliance to End Hunger joins NACDS “Nourish My Health” campaign
“This partnership of like-minded, national organizations is an effective way to harness support and mobilize resources,” said Eric Mitchell, President of the Alliance to End Hunger.
Trump signs order aimed at lowering drug prices
Executive order calls for lowering the costs of life-saving drugs for low-income patients.