Association for Accessible Medicines unveils 2025 advocacy priorities
“This is not just about dollars and cents—it is about lives,” says AAM President Dan Leonard.
Pharmacy
Walgreens marks one-year anniversary of Deans Advisory Council
The Council’s first year delivers tangible solutions to strengthen pharmacy talent pipeline and transform the future of pharmacy.
Ardena completes acquisition of advanced drug product manufacturing facility from Catalent
The Somerset, N.J. facility encompasses over 50,000 sq ft of cGMP manufacturing space and is home to over 200 skilled scientists and technicians.
FDA approves Journavx for moderate to severe acute pain
Journavx is the first and only approved non-opioid oral pain signal inhibitor and the first new class of pain medicine approved in more than 20 years.
Public Citizen: Trump must stop war on science and public health
“Professional associations, medical journal editors, the National Academy of Medicine and other leaders must speak out in defense of science and public health. Silence in this critical moment is the wrong choice.”
Biosimilar void is a crisis in patient access according to IQVIA report
“Biosimilars are making more therapies more available for America’s patients, but too many government policies are slowing biosimilar development and adoption,” said Craig Burton, executive director of the Biosimilars Council.
SDS Rx announces David Emison as president
New leadership position focuses on driving innovation, growth and service excellence.
GLP-1 medications transform treatments for diabetes, weight-loss
Texas A&M pharmacist says the injectable drugs change lives with unprecedented health benefits
Quest Diagnostics named to Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies List for 11th year
The selection is based on nine key attributes related to corporate reputation, including quality of products and services, innovation, community responsibility, social responsibility, and talent management.
Walgreens Boots Alliance halts quarterly dividend to enhance financial stability
The decision aims to strengthen WBA’s balance sheet by reducing debt and improving free cash flow.
Walmart's Same-Day Pharmacy Delivery now available in 49 states
AI and technology enable nationwide medication delivery, supporting communities and helping customers live better.
NCPA analysis shows Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program hurts financial stability of pharmacies
Calls for immediate freeze of Medicare Drug Price Negotiation to protect pharmacies and patients.
FDA approves Ozempic for kidney disease
Clinical trials showed Ozempic slowed kidney disease progression and lowered risks of kidney failure and cardiovascular events.
Cardinal Health reports Q2 fiscal year 2025 results
Company raises fiscal year 2025 outlook.
Advocate Health shuttering Walgreens clinics in two states
According to Advocate, all 47 clinics inside Illinois Walgreens were staffed by one to two medical office assistants, along with "additional clinicians who support virtual care operations."
Aetna Better Health of Illinois offers new benefits to eliminate health disparities
Free grocery delivery and a stipend for healthy youth activities help members save time and money this year,