Merck unveils new facility to increase vaccine production capacity
Opening highlights effort to expand U.S. manufacturing through a $1 billion investment.
Pharmacy
NACDS: A legislative vehicle must include PBM reform; inaction is costing Americans
Nearly four pharmacies are closing every day; Americans are missing out on hundreds of millions in savings just since the last Congress' end.
NCPA disappointed Senate maneuver to bring up PBM reform appears stalled
"Everyone agrees this must happen, so take the win and do it. Although we are disappointed, we urge Congress to see the copious amount of bipartisan support behind this package and take it to the floor to pass without delay.”
Quest Products expands portfolio with Doctor Butler’s acquisition
"This acquisition is a critical step in driving our Digestive Health platform and solidifying our leadership in the healthcare and OTC CPG industry," says Quest Products CEO.
GoodRx report: Women spent $8.8B more than men on medications in 2024
Women consistently spend nearly 30% more out of pocket on prescriptions than men, totaling $8.5 billion more in 2024 alone.
CVS using GIS technology to help customers and colleagues during extreme weather events
CVS Health uses GIS technology to rapidly track weather events and support health and health care, including uninterrupted access to medications, education and resources.
Musslewhite and Ramakrishna to join Cardinal Health board
Musslewhite brings to the board unique expertise in advanced analytics, data, and technology across the healthcare ecosystem. Ramakrishna is an experienced CEO and global technology leader with more than two decades of technology and business expertise
Social media flooded with misleading medical test promotions, study warns
The study's authors stress that misleading promotion of medical tests can lead to overdiagnosis.
AAM applauds reintroduction of Q1/Q2 House bill
The legislation by Reps. Dunn and Mullin aims to cut red tape, expedite generic approvals, and save $800 million over a decade.
NCPA member pharmacy hosts FTC chair for visit
Remington Drug Company emphasizes importance of patient access to independent pharmacy care as FTC probe of PBMs continues.
NACDS releases statement on advancing PBM reform through Senate “hotline”
“By whatever means, the consensus PBM reforms are long overdue and need to be enacted now. The negative impacts of inaction are mounting for Americans and for their pharmacies.”
CVS Health Foundation helps address barriers to care and provides resources for people in Hartford
Foundation announces $2 million in new Health Zones funding to support at-risk populations.
Long Grove Pharmaceuticals joins campaign for drug label improvements
The company's initiative follows its sponsorship of a white paper by the Med Safety Board, which found that medication errors impact one in every 30 patients.
Whitman to retire from NACDS; Arth, Perlowski promoted
Senior vice president of member programs and services Jim Whitman is retiring from the National Association of Chain Drug Stores in June.
NACDS promotes Stephen Perlowski to SVP, Industry Affairs and Member Relations
“From working with suppliers and retailers, to handling complex supply chain issues, to knowing the needs of the membership over the course of decades, Steve defines service to a truly member-driven trade association.”