Trump proposes cutting ACA enrollment period
Policy experts noted that the changes, though, will impose new paperwork burdens likely to hamper enrollment.
Pharmacy
Rite Aid Pharmacists have prescriptive authority for hormonal contraceptives in New Jersey
In line with state guidelines, Rite Aid enhances access to contraceptive care
CVS to open smaller, pharmacy-focused stores
The new stores will average under 5,000 square feet, less than half the size of a typical CVS. Twelve stores are set to open in the U.S. next year.
Geena Davis to headline 27th Annual NACDS Foundation Dinner
Celebrated actress and advocate to inspire attendees at the Foundation’s premier event.
Merck unveils new facility to increase vaccine production capacity
Opening highlights effort to expand U.S. manufacturing through a $1 billion investment.
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.”