Aetna provides $300,000 to Christian Hospital Foundation to support innovative food pharmacy program
The program aims to reduce hospital re-admissions and emergency department visits while creating sustainable pathways to better health.
Pharmacy
Peak Rock Capital has completed acquisition of Asembia
Asembia operates the largest national specialty pharmacy conference, the Asembia Specialty Pharmacy Summit, attracting thousands of industry leaders every year.
Acadia Pharmaceuticals appoints Carl Segerstrom as chief people officer
Experienced global HR leader joins Acadia to advance people strategy and support the next phase of growth.
New report reveals Canada's pharmacy sector contributes nearly $23 billion to the economy and supports more than 273,000 jobs
Canada's network of 12,558 pharmacy locations, nearly two-thirds of which are independently owned or banner-affiliated community pharmacies.
Summer travel health: CVS offers tips for heat exhaustion, insect bites and travel vaccines
CVS pharmacists can help travelers prepare and stay supported on the go with guidance, immunizations and easy access to OTC recommendations.
Walmart makes personalized wellness more accessible
Walmart is offering GLP-1 support, pharmacy guidance and nutrition assistance and will also hold Wellness Day on July 25.
Wegovy now accessible to eligible Medicare beneficiaries living with obesity through Medicare GLP-1 Bridge
eligible Medicare patients living with obesity can access Wegovy® (semaglutide) injection and pill for a $50 monthly copay
Nnamdi Njoku named president of Omnicell
He will retain his role of chief operating officer, while Randall Lipps will continue to serve as CEO and chairman of the board
NACDS highlights the role of pharmacies in protecting brain health
NACDS's Nourish My Health initiative highlights pharmacists' role in promoting health, linking patients to screenings, and encouraging earlier cognitive evaluations.
Surescripts appoints Laura Moran president and chief commercial officer
New leader brings deep health care expertise to strengthen go-to-market strategy and accelerate Surescripts’ role in connected, data-driven healthcare decisions
Walgreens pharmacists help Medicare patients navigate new access to GLP‑1 medications
“Walgreens’ trusted pharmacists are trained to help patients navigate eligibility requirements and stay on track with treatment,” said Rick Gates, chief pharmacy officer, Walgreens.
Survey exposes a crisis of avoidance in family caregiving
Older adults want to age at home: Just 1 in 5 have told loved ones what they actually want.
Lilly strengthens neuroscience portfolio with Centessa acquisition
Eli Lilly completed acquiring Centessa Pharmaceuticals, adding orexin receptor 2 agonists for narcolepsy and sleep disorders as it expands its neuroscience pipeline.
RedSail rolls out RxMarket to help independent pharmacies combat margin pressure
RxMarket is free to join and use for pharmacies, with no contracts or purchasing commitments required.
SpecialtyRx reaches 350,000-patient milestone
The privately held company grew from three pharmacies in 2021 to 15 in less than five years.