NACDS: Poll reveals voters’ view of PBM reform as “must-pass legislation”
More than two-thirds of registered voters agree that their member of Congress “should do whatever it takes” to ensure Congress enacts PBM reform legislation in 2024.
Pharmacy
Aetna introduces SimplePay Health
This offering for self-insured customers is designed to further reduce health care costs, improve health outcomes and simplify the health care experience.
Parcel Health rolls out Tully Tube paper prescription bottle
As part of Parcel Health’s vision to protect people and preserve the planet, the company aims to displace 1 million plastic pill vials by mid-2025 with its safer parcels.
New CVS Health report examines ongoing transformation of community pharmacy
CVS Health/Morning Consult survey reveals most pharmacy teams and consumers say more care and services can and should be provided in community pharmacy.
Meijer continues strong momentum with drug take back program
Retailer prepares for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 26.
U.S. News announces the 2025 Best Insurance Companies for Medicare Advantage
2025 ratings feature enhanced methodology, evaluating 30+ quality measures.
NCPA applauds Harris-Walz focus on rural pharmacies
Community pharmacy group urges both candidates to back PBM reform.
NACDS Retail Advisory Board Market Immersion charts vision for future of retail health
The immersive event centered on topics including artificial intelligence, organized retail crime, reimbursement reform, real estate trends, retail media networks, innovation in retail and the state of wellness in the United States.
HDA Factbook: Rx sales through traditional health care distributors remain strong in 2023
Pharmaceutical distributor sales reached $758 billion amid some of the lowest profit margins in the study’s 95-year history — 0.3 percent (net after taxes) and 1.7 percent (gross) in 2023.
Independent pharmacies reluctant to stock drugs in Medicare negotiation program
Lower prices on drugs patients can’t find won’t be much help, says NCPA.
Excellence in Rx: Hjelmstad offers data-driven, personalized care
Hjelmstad says that one of the values at Thrifty White Pharmacy is being patient-centered.
Women Pharmacist Day: Pharmacy leaders share their journeys and what they’ve learned
Despite this gap, women pharmacy leaders are making a significant impact in their communities by adding differentiated, patient-centric services, empowering female patients to be more engaged in their care and offering support and guidance to their colleagues.
CVS Health discontinuing Coram infusion services
Company also plans to either close or sell 29 related regional pharmacies in the coming months.
Aetna scores big star ratings with 88 percent of Medicare Advantage members
Exceptional service results in highest-ever Aetna member experience score.
Excellence in Rx: Ensuring patient safety is gratifying for Isakharian
Isakharian notes that CVS Pharmacy has implemented many technological enhancements in recent years to help make pharmacists’ jobs easier.
Excellence in Rx: Sullivan’s enthusiasm was apparent from the start
Sullivan and his team serve small, remote communities including Bacliff, San Leon, Kemah and Dickinson. Most of this area is located in a pharmacy desert, as the nearest pharmacy besides Sullivan’s is 30 minutes away.