NACDS praises DIR fee and pharmacy access bill as vital for PBM reform
ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) today praised the bipartisan introduction of the Protect Patient Access to Pharmacies Act (S.
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Pharmacy coalition lauds newly introduced DIR fee reform bill
ARLINGTON, Va. – Organizations representing pharmacists and pharmacies are applauding the Protect Patient Access to Pharmacies Act (S. 2052), introducedtoday in the U.S. Senate.
National Rosacea Society offers new seal of acceptance for skin care and cosmetic products
The National Rosacea Society (NRS) today announced that it is launching a Seal of Acceptance program to identify skin care and cosmetic products that may be suitable for people who suffer from rosacea.
PCMA issues statement on House Education and the Workforce Committee
The Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) released the following statement today ahead of JC Scott, president and CEO of PCMA, testifying before the U.S.
NASP releases agenda for its 2023 Annual Meeting & Expo
The National Association of Specialty Pharmacy (NASP) announced the full agenda for the NASP 2023 Annual Meeting & Expo. The conference will take place September 18 – 21, 2023 at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas.
DocStation provides revenue streams for pharmacies with Auto-Billing
DocStation, a leading provider of innovative pharmacy software solutions, announces the launch of its groundbreaking Auto-Billing functionality, a revolutionary feature that transforms revenue streams for pharmacies.
Biden to name Dr. Mandy Cohen new CDC director
The White House announced that President Biden will name Dr. Mandy Cohen, a former North Carolina official, to be the new director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Aetna provides $140,000 community investment to Morehouse School of Medicine
Aetna Better Health of Georgia, a CVS Health, announced that Aetna provided a community investment of $140,000 to the Morehouse School of Medicine. The investment will support Morehouse School of Medicine’s Health Equity for All Lives (H.E.A.L.
Registration open for NCPA 2023 Annual Convention
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Registration is now open for the National Community Pharmacists Association’s 2023 Annual Convention, set for Oct. 14–17, in Orlando. NCPA president Hugh Chancy says it’s the premier event for community pharmacy and a can’t-miss meeting.
Cardinal Health to build at-Home Solutions distribution center in South Carolina
Cardinal Health announced Thursday its plans to build a new distribution center in the Greenville, S.C., area, to support its at-Home Solutions business, a market-leading home healthcare medical supplies provider serving people with chronic and serious health conditions in the United States.
Rep. Miller visits Discount Drug Mart
U.S. Rep. Max Miller (R., Ohio) visited Discount Drug Mart’s corporate headquarters and distribution center, and met with Don Boodjeh, the retailer’s CEO, and other company executives.
RedSail Technologies announces integration between Axys and Parata PASS
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – RedSail Technologies, developer of Axys, announced the launch of its integration with Parata PASS, the leading medication adherence packaging solution.
Walgreens partners to increase diversity in cancer research
Walgreens and Freenome have established a multi-year relationship to advance clinical studies of the latter’s blood-based tests for the early detection of cancer.
HDA presents DIANA Awards
The Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA) honored nine pharmaceutical and consumer product manufacturers with Distribution Industry Awards for Notable Achievements in Healthcare (DIANA Awards) at its 2023 Business and Leadership Conference. The DIANA is one of HDA’s highest honors.
Walgreens partnering to provide free HIV testing
DEERFIELD, Ill. _ Walgreens is teaming up with Greater Than HIV, a public information initiative of KFF, along with health departments and community organizations, to provide free HIV testing and counseling as part of the largest National HIV Testing Day event yet.
CVS Health finalizes previously announced global opioid settlement agreement
WOONSOCKET, R.I. – On November 2, 2022, CVS Health announced a global opioid settlement that was conditioned on its satisfaction with the level of participation by states and local subdivisions.