USP acquires Stratix Labs
New products will expand existing microbiology offerings and integrate new contamination control strategies.
Pharmacy
CVS Health Foundation helps address barriers to care for patients with chronic diseases in Atlanta
Foundation announces $1.5 million in new Health Zones funding and progress through first six months of the program.
Walgreens study of hematological oral oncolytics reinforces importance of adherence
Findings revealed fewer hospital stays and cost savings among adherent patients.
Walmart launches nationwide same-day pharmacy delivery
Retailer is the first to integrate pharmacy and general merchandise in a single online order, meeting customer demand for streamlined, digital-first experience.
Excellence in Rx: Elgawly’s mission is ‘to protect our community’
“We believe that delivering on our commitments is critical to earning the trust of our community,” she says.
Excellence in Rx: Metcalf’s dedication to community is heart felt
Metcalf’s goal was to open her own pharmacy to serve her community, and she realized that ambition in 2004, when she opened her first location. She now owns two pharmacies in Blount County, located about six miles apart. They are the only pharmacies in that part of the county.
Excellence in Rx: Khalil bridges the gap between patients, clinicians
“Safety is our top priority, and our team works hard to minimize wait times for acute meds,” Kahlil says.
NACDS makes statement on second NYT article on series about PBM tactics
"This article is yet another important demonstration of the need for Congress to enact the bipartisan PBM reforms on which the hard work already has been done."
Kroger Health sets the date for Nourishing Change Conference
The conference will occur May 13 - 15, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Excellence in Rx: Gomez’s diligence helped save a colleague’s life
Patient education is an important element in the care she and her team provide, Gomez says.
Excellence in Rx: Browne pursues ‘accessible and empowering’ care
Initially pursuing a career to become a physical therapist, she had a pivotal moment when a friend battled cancer; this moment fueled her passion for pharmacy.
Excellence in Rx: Lance extends impact beyond Rx into digital care
“We fill prescriptions only after they are ordered by the patient, rather than at the time the prescription is received. This approach has significantly increased our efficiency and minimized wasted time spent returning unfilled prescriptions to the shelf."
Excellence in Rx: Smith is intent on making vaccinations accessible
“There are varying levels of literacy around immunizations and the importance of having personalized conversations, educating patients on vaccine preventable diseases, and creating and ensuring ease of access to vaccines is the key to success in increasing vaccination rates,” says Smith.
Excellence in Rx: Hicks draws fulfillment from getting people vaccinated
Asked for her favorite part of the job, Hicks says, “It’s the ability to work with all different types of patients and in different patient settings as well as pharmacy staff across Lewis Drug.”
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.
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.