Novavax 2024-2025 formula COVID-19 vaccine available at major pharmacies across the U.S.
Doses of Novavax's 2024-2025 Formula COVID-19 vaccine now available at thousands of locations nationwide
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NACDS fighting for PBM reform in California
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) is joining with California State Senator Scott Wiener (D), the California Chronic Care Coalition and the California Pharmacists Association to urge the enactment of needed pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) reforms in the state.
Walgreens to pay $106.8M to settle DoJ claims of overbilling
As part of the resolution, Walgreens received credit under the department’s guidelines for taking disclosure, cooperation and remediation into account in False Claims Act cases.
NACDS, American Diabetes Association team to promote nutrition security
The #NourishMyHealth public education campaign to be featured at the ADA's Tour de Cure and Step Out Walk to Stop Diabetes events.
Zydus announces exclusive licensing and supply agreement
Company has entered into an exclusive licensing and supply agreement with Viwit Pharmaceuticals (Viwit).
American Lung Association and CVS Health Foundation team on new project
CVS Health Foundation is investing $3.5 million nationwide to combat this health issue and will pilot it first in Phoenix through a new project with American Lung Association.
CVS Pharmacy birth control prescribing rolls out in Massachusetts
CVS pharmacists can now evaluate patients and prescribe hormonal contraceptives.
Study reports GLP1R innovator drugs driving over $6.2 billion in licensing agreement deals in 2024
Biopharmaceutical companies are now focusing on advancing these drugs to enhance efficacy and expand their therapeutic scope beyond type 2 diabetes and obesity.
NACDS continues to press for federal PBM reform
NACDS: “Given the intolerable nature of market-dominant PBMs’ practices and their far-reaching negative effects, the reforms that now enjoy bipartisan and bicameral consensus must be considered ‘must-pass’ legislation in the 118th Congress”
Pharmasave offering AIR MILES Reward Miles across Canada
Earn 100 bonus miles with just a $10 spend at participating Pharmasave locations.
Hy-Vee Pharmacy locations offering flu shots with no appointment necessary
Hy-Vee will also be hosting drive-thru flu shot clinics at all Hy-Vee Pharmacy locations.
Walgreens joins NABP's Pulse platform
Walgreens will use Pulse to assist with Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) compliance and to help ensure its prescription medication suppliers are appropriately licensed.
WalletHub study looks at states that vaccinated the most in 2024
Rhode Island is the state that vaccinates the most, ranking first in the nation when it comes to HPV vaccination among teens ages 13 to 17, and second for the flu vaccination rate among children.
AAM and the Biosimilar Council host patent abuse congressional briefing
Letter was also sent to Congressional leaders imploring prompt legislative action
Healthcare Bluebook launches the GLP-1 Savings Strategy Program
New savings program aims to reduce pharmacy costs in relation to GLP-1 medication by empowering consumer choice.
Morris & Dickson’s Jody Hatcher and Cardinal Health’s Debbie Weitzman to lead HDA board
In 2024, HDA added five new member companies to the association with executives from those companies named to the board.