Asembia intros new technology suite to enhance patient speed to therapy
Asembia has introduced a new technology solution designed to improve their services for patients enrolled in ASPN HUB Support Programs.
Pharmacy
Outcomes study: Consumers overwhelmingly open to receiving new clinical services from pharmacists
The vast majority (86%) of consumers are open to receiving new clinical services in pharmacies beyond traditional prescription filling, according to a recent survey commissioned by Outcomes Operating, Inc., an industry expert for integrated pharmacy workflow and patient
Walgreens brand Naloxone available online and in stores in May
which retails for $34.99, a lower price than the comparable national brand product at Walgreens stores, can reverse an overdose from opioids. The product is currently available online and
PQA presents Quality Awards to eight Medicare plan contracts for high achievement in medication quality measures
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The Pharmacy Quality Alliance (PQA) has recognized eight Medicare plan contracts with a PQA Laura Cranston Excellent in Quality or Quality Improvement Award for high achievement or significant improvement in PQA measures of medication safety and appropriate use.
Free health screenings during Walmart Wellness Day
BENTONVILLE, Ark. – Vacations, camps and summer get-togethers are on the horizon, and Walmart wants to help make people health a priority for them all. Walmart for Wellness Day will run Saturday, May 18, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
NCPA praises DOJ Task Force on vertical integration and consolidation
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The National Community Pharmacists Association today issued the following statement on behalf of CEO B. Douglas Hoey in response to an announcement by the U.S.
NACDS lauds new Tennessee Law enhancing patient access to pharmacy care
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) is applauding today the enactment of Tennessee Senate Bill (SB) 869/House Bill (HB) 282, led by State Senator/Pharmacist Shane Reeves (R) and State Representative Charlie Baum (R), respectively.
Pharmacists can help reverse colon cancer’s trajectory
The rise in colon and rectal cancer cases is alarming, with the American Cancer Society reporting colorectal cancer as the leading cause of cancer deaths in men under 50 and the second-leading cause in women of the same age group.
NACDS hails Kentucky Law holding PBMs accountable
FRANKFORT, KY– The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) is applauding the Kentucky government for standing up for Kentuckians in the face of “pharmaceutical benefit manipulation” and for enacting meaningful pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) reform in the state.
iA opening new Rx fulfillment innovation hub at redesigned national headquarters
BINGHAMPTON, N.Y. – iA hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony this week at their newly renovated iA national headquarters.
Sonja Pagniano named new executive director of the NCPA Foundation
The NCPA Foundation is pleased to announce that it has named Sonja Pagniano, CFRE, as its new executive director.
Revelation Pharma announces ConsultRX service
CASTLE ROCK, Colo. – Revelation Pharma announced Thursday the offering of ConsultRX. This powerful nationwide VIP service offered by the company’s network of pharmacies, has the time, expertise and resources that elevates typical pharmacy services through virtual clinical consulting.
NACDS: House Ways & Means action reflects priority status of PBM reform
ARLINGTON, Va. – National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) President and CEO Steven Anderson issued a statement today as the U.S. House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee marked up legislation that includes some aspects of pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) reform.
CVS to present at the Bank of America 2024 Healthcare Conference
CVS Health announced that chief financial officer Tom Cowhey will participate in a fireside chat with investors at the Bank of America 2024 Healthcare Conference on May 14, 2024, at approximately 7:20 a.m. pacific time.
Rite Aid providing education opportunities for pharmacists during Hepatitis Awareness Month
PHILADELPHIA – Rite Aid is participating in Hepatitis Awareness Month in May by providing additional education opportunities for its pharmacists to learn more about viral hepatitis, an inflammation of the liver that affects more than three million people each year in the U.S.
NACDS hails update of Iowa’s Pharmacy Practice Act
DES MOINES, Iowa – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) is applauding the enactment of the modernization of Iowa’s Pharmacy Practice Act (House File 555), legislation that will help ensure patient access to vital healthcare services provided by pharmacists and pharmacies across the
