2025 Health Care Outlook: Michael Hogue, APhA
By Michael Hogue, CEO, American Pharmacists Association
Pharmacy
Kroger Health expands prescription drug safety program for teens
Nationwide initiative equips teens with knowledge to combat prescription drug misuse and promote safe medication practices.
FTC releases second interim staff report on prescription drug middlemen
Report finds PBMs charge significant markups for cancer, HIV, and other critical specialty generic drugs.
Cardinal Health to open new distribution center in Fort Worth, Texas
New facility will be outfitted with latest robotics and automation technologies.
NACDS statement calls on FTC to continue to “Shine the Light” on harmful practices of PBM middlemen
NACDS’ all-levels and all-branches of government approach to PBM reform prioritizes the enactment, implementation, enforcement, and oversight of reforms.
2025 Health Care Outlook: Ronald Piervincenzi, USP
By Ronald Piervincenzi, CEO, U.S. Pharmacopeia
2025 Health Care Outlook: Lee Ann Stember, NCPDP
By Lee Ann Stember, President, CEO National Council for Prescription Drug Programs
NACDS launches digital campaign: “Health Starts Here in 2025”
The new campaign highlights pharmacies' role in providing personalized preventive care.
2025 Health Care Outlook: Chip Davis, HDA
By Chester ‘Chip’ Davis, President and CEO Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA).
2025 Health Care Outlook: B. Douglas Hoey, NCPA
By B. Douglas Hoey, CEO, National Community Pharmacists Association
2025 Health Care Outlook: Steve Anderson, NACDS
By Steve Anderson, President, CEO National Association of Chain Drug Stores
Retailers offer support amid California wildfires
As the wildfires rage in California, retailers are stepping up to support impacted communities and responders who are risking their lives to fight the fires. Among them are CVS Health, Walgreens, Kroger, Rite Aid and Amazon.
Walgreens to close 12 stores in San Francisco
The company has said it is closing more than 1,200 stores nationwide over the next three years in an effort to improve earnings and control operating costs.
Kroger will pay $110 million to resolve Kentucky lawsuit over opioid epidemic
The settlement with Kroger is separate from the $1.2 billion multistate settlement Kroger reached with dozens of states in 2023.
XiFin celebrates National Pharmacist Day with early insights from 2025 pharmacy study
CareALERTS immunization successes highlight pharmacists’ critical role.
Aetna Better Health of Illinois unveils new wellness benefits for 2025
The benefits focus on mental health, fitness, and family wellness.