Senate committee advances Dr. Oz's nomination to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
The Senate Finance Committee voted 14 -13 along party lines to advance Oz’s nomination to the full Senate for a vote.
Pharmacy
Cardinal Health accelerating the use of AI in digital and commercial technologies
The company began building a foundation for automation and AI and in 2021, the company formed an AI Center of Excellence to identify promising use cases for the application of AI technologies, and to test whether potential solutions deliver anticipated results.
Pleio unveils AI-powered OLLIE
OLLIE integrates with Pleio’s GoodStart program and supports pharmaceutical companies in earlier identification and understanding of patient sentiment and confidence.
NACDS to honor and celebrate Jim and Karen Whitman at the 2025 NACDS Annual Meeting
"Board of Directors Dinner” on Tuesday, April 29 will feature a tribute to Jim’s legacy of industry dedication and relationship-building.
National Rosacea Society introduces updated Rosacea Treatment Algorithms
Rosacea Treatment Algorithms are intended to provide a comprehensive summary of therapeutic options for each phenotype of the disease.
Trump nominates Susan Monarez to head CDC
If confirmed by the Senate, Monarez will be the first nonphysician to lead the agency in more than 50 years.
Fighting ADEs: Pharmacists and patient safety
A recent analysis shows pharmacists play a crucial role in reducing ADE incidents through proactive medication management and patient education.
Whittington, Garrison, and Campbell: Challenges with judging and interpreting a drug’s launch price
A new publication suggests that decision makers take both a product lifetime view and a broader societal perspective when judging and rewarding value creation.
Novo Nordisk expands Wegovy $499-per-month offering to additional cash-paying patients
The Wegovy savings offer is good for all dose strengths of Wegovy.
CVS Rx Report: A tech-enabled pharmacy experience offers convenient care
The report found that digital tools play an important role in enhancing the patient experience but patients and pharmacy teams also value personal interactions.
FDA drug approvals dip 15.44% in 2024, but smaller pharma leads innovation
Despite the decrease, the landscape of pharmaceutical transformation still remains vibrant.
RedSail Technologies acquires Emporos
Move to drive the launch of RedSail Pay, a comprehensive Merchant services solution.
Compounding pharmacies keep copying Zepbound despite FDA ban
The FDA has yet to comment on how it will proceed. Eli Lilly could pursue legal action against compounding pharmacies.
McKesson enhances health care education and access for Native Americans
For the second consecutive year, McKesson collaborated with organizations such as Genentech, Kenvue, and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society to educate more than 2,300 Navajo Nation members on cancer, diabetes, and nutrition.
CHPA applauds Mississippi law to prevent unlawful PSE purchases
“CHPA commends Mississippi for taking decisive action today to ensure the NPLEx system remains a powerful tool in stopping illegal sales,” said Carlos Gutierrez.
Alabama Senate passes bill regulating pharmacy benefit managers
The “Community Pharmacy Relief Act,” seeks to address concerns from independent pharmacies over reimbursement rates and business practices that critics say have driven many out of business.