NCPA names Mark Ey new COO
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The National Community Pharmacists Association has named Mark Ey as its new chief operating officer. He is the third COO in NCPA’s history.
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AAM White Paper: Hatch-Waxman turns 40
The Association for Accessible Medicines, the leading trade association for generic and biosimilar manufacturers, has released a new report touting the lasting benefits the generic drug industry has provided to patients, employers and taxpayers in the forty years since the enactment of Hatch-Waxman,
Cardinal Health publishes 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance Report
Cardinal Health has released its Fiscal 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, highlighting the company’s work toward building a healthier, more equitable future.
Waltz Health joins Pharmaceutical Care Management Association
The Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) announced that Waltz Health is joining the trade association as its newest member.
Misguided policies threaten biopharmaceutical gains
The last year has been remarkable for medical advancement, and with thousands of therapies in the development pipeline, 2024 promises to be just as exciting.
Upcoming NCPA Items for Pharmacy Teams
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (Feb. 2, 2024) – The National Community Pharmacists Association is pleased to announce these upcoming events for pharmacists and pharmacy team members: Feb.
NPC shares new IRA-related research in AJMC
WASHINGTON – The Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program (DPNP) may lead to fewer subsequent indications and delay launches for small molecule drugs, according to new research from the National Pharmaceutical Council (NPC) published in the American Journal of Managed
CareALERTS data shows critical role pharmacists play as health care providers
OmniSYS, the pharmacy division of XiFin, recently announced its 2023 end-of-year CareALERTS data, demonstrating how pharmacists as providers are closing healthcare gaps at the point of care.
NACDS engages in HHS’ inaugural Food is Medicine Summit
On Wednesday, January 31, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) hosted its first ever Food is Medicine Summit.
Rite Aid completes sale of Elixir to MedImpact
Rite Aid Corporation has completed the previously announced sale of its Elixir Solutions business to MedImpact Healthcare Systems for approximately $576.5 million.
Hy-Vee dietitians to offer 1,000 free Vitamin D screenings during February
Hy-Vee is offering several opportunities in February to encourage individuals to keep moving forward with their health goals, including 1,000 free Vitamin D screenings at nearly 60 stores throughout Hy-Vee’s eight-state region.
Cigna sells Medicare business for $3.7 billion
The Cigna Group will sell its Medicare business to another insurer, Health Care Service Corp., for about $3.7 billion. Cigna said Wednesday the deal includes its Medicare Advantage insurance, a supplemental benefits business and Medicare prescription drug coverage.
NRS launches new seal of acceptance for skin care and cosmetic products
For the first time, consumers shopping for skin care products and cosmetics that are suitable for people who suffer from rosacea — a chronic red-faced skin disorder affecting 1 in 20 Americans that is often characterized by flare-ups and remissions — will be able to look for a Seal of Acceptance fro
NACDS offers solutions to congressional committee examining health care costs
WASHINGTON – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) is calling on the U.S.
Home medical device challenges for 2024
One of the nation’s largest nonprofit patient safety organizations has named challenges for patients and caregivers using medical devices at home as the most pressing health technology safety hazard for 2024.
