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.
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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.”
CVS Health Foundation helps address barriers to care and provides resources for people in Hartford
Foundation announces $2 million in new Health Zones funding to support at-risk populations.
Long Grove Pharmaceuticals joins campaign for drug label improvements
The company's initiative follows its sponsorship of a white paper by the Med Safety Board, which found that medication errors impact one in every 30 patients.
Whitman to retire from NACDS; Arth, Perlowski promoted
Senior vice president of member programs and services Jim Whitman is retiring from the National Association of Chain Drug Stores in June.
NACDS promotes Stephen Perlowski to SVP, Industry Affairs and Member Relations
“From working with suppliers and retailers, to handling complex supply chain issues, to knowing the needs of the membership over the course of decades, Steve defines service to a truly member-driven trade association.”
Health care automation expert promoted to Swisslog VP role
In his new role, Andersen will lead the strategic direction of the North American Pharmacy Automation Sales teams, including both Inside and Outside Sales, as well as the Clinical Consultants.
Amazon One Medical CEO to step down
Green is leaving One Medical to become CEO of National Research Corp. (NRC Health), a provider of health-care analytics and other services, the company said.
MedOne offers expedited access to Stelara biosimilars
The much-anticipated biosimilars for ustekinumab, commonly known by its brand name Stelara, are set to hit the market in mid-2025.
NACDS promotes Terry Arth to SVP of Member Services and Conferences
“Terry has been a visionary and disciplined leader in making NACDS meetings and conferences the gold standard in the industry,” said NACDS president and CEO Steven Anderson.
Novo Nordisk introduces NovoCare Pharmacy, lowering cost of all doses of approved Wegovy
NovoCare Pharmacy provides direct-to-patient, convenient home shipments of all dose strengths of Wegovy at a reduced cost of $499 per month for cash-paying patients.
Report: A decade of biosimilars and barriers remain
Matrix Global Advisors report highlights current barriers and recommendations for robust competition and patient savings in the next decade.
Report from CoverMyMeds looks at actionable strategies to bridge gaps for patients
CoverMyMeds' 2025 Medication Access Report: From Barriers to Bridges calls for increased collaboration and interoperability across the healthcare industry to improve patient outcomes.
CRN unveils 2025 ‘Day on the Hill’ to promote supplement sector
As lawmakers prioritize health, CRN’s 2025 Day on the Hill will highlight the industry’s crucial role in offering safe, effective, science-backed nutrition products.
Wellvana acquires CVS Health’s MSSP business
With latest transaction, Wellvana supports primary care providers across 40 states, serving approximately 1 million patients.
New report from GoodRx tracks changes in GLP-1 insurance coverage
In 2025, the number of people without commercial insurance coverage for these medications surged significantly. Zepbound saw a 14% increase since 2024, leaving 4.9 million people without coverage, and Ozempic saw a 22% increase, affecting another 1.1 million people.