CDC names vaccine skeptic Ralph Abraham second in command
Dr. Abraham claims — without proof — that vaccines include DNA contaminants and raise infection risk.
Pharmacy
Shoppers Drug Mart hosting holiday magic
This festive wonderland is packed with interactive activities, a complimentary professional photo with the big man himself, and enough gifting inspiration from Shoppers Drug Mart to make spirits bright.
Swisslog Healthcare names Maria Garces as vice president of Product Management
Health care technology veteran brings extensive product leadership experience.
RxConnexion launches AI Copilot
RxConnexion’s AI Copilot is trained on the real-world ecosystem of independent pharmacy, compounding, central-fill, telemedicine integration, veterinary meds, clinical services, marketing strategies, and profitability optimization.
Aetna expands mental health leadership with dedicated neurodiversity support program
Aetna announces new navigation program for Commercial members to support the total health of individuals and families with autism, ADHD and other neurodivergent conditions.
Study shows power of OTC medicines to close care gaps
OTC access is especially important in “medical deserts,” where traditional healthcare infrastructure is limited.
Optum Rx continues to improve the pharmacy prior authorization experience
Beginning Jan. 1, 2026, Optum Rx will remove reauthorizations for 40 additional drugs, including hormone therapy and knee osteoarthritis injectables.
APhA announces 2025 Board of Trustees election results
Brandi Hamilton is the APhA President-elect, and Kristen Snair is the Pharmacy Technician Trustee for 2026–2027.
Walgreens buys Fruth Pharmacy
Beginning December 3, prescription files and related inventory from 16 Fruth stores in West Virginia and Ohio will be transferred to nearby Walgreens stores.
HDA: Distributors deliver up to $78B in value to pharmaceutical industry
Since 2004, HDA has commissioned the report to chronicle the evolution of the sector as it prepares for the rapid transformation of healthcare in the U.S.
Amazon Pharmacy expands same-day delivery of medications to the San Francisco Bay Area
Bay Area residents can now receive prescriptions within hours, with transparent pricing and multiple savings options.
Dexcom G7 15 Day Continuous Glucose Monitoring System to launch on Dec. 1
Dexcom G7 15 Day will first be available through durable medical equipment (DME) providers with full retail launch in the coming weeks.
JustAnswer data shows big shifts in Rx drug concerns
Over 115,000 prescription-related questions fielded on JustAnswer in 2025.
NACDS submits statement for Senate Finance hearing on the rising cost of health care
“It is imperative to reject the notion that voluntary ‘self-regulation’ is an acceptable alternative to enforceable reform. Self-policing by PBMs is not a solution — it is a stall.”
Aetna unveils leading edge conversational AI navigation
Embedded assistant revolutionizes how members navigate their health care journey.
Novo Nordisk cuts prices on Wegovy and Ozempic
The company reduced its prices following pressure from the Trump administration, which urged the company and competitor Eli Lilly to lower the cost of widely used weight-loss and diabetes drugs.