PQA launches updated medication use quality continuing education program
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Safe, appropriate use of medication is an essential part of high-quality care that improves patient outcomes and health care affordability.
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Upcoming NCPA items for pharmacy teams
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The National Community Pharmacists Association announces these upcoming events for pharmacists and pharmacy team members: June 14 – Quick Peer-Proven Strategies for Boosting Your Vaccine Revenue, part of our Rapid Relief Revenue Learning Hour initiative.
Walmart raising pay for pharmacists, opticians
BENTONVILLE, Ark. – Walmart today announced it is raising pay for approximately 3,700 pharmacists and 4,000 opticians while also rolling out a new pathway for opticians to grow their careers with industry-recognized training that’s 100% paid for by the company.
Cardinal Health launches commerce solutions for retail independent pharmacies
Cardinal Health launched modern payment solutions, powered by Square, to help independent pharmacies increase operational efficiency, stay current with customer payment preferences, and access integrated software tools for their business.
Michael Phelps to speak at 25th NACDS Foundation Dinner
NACDS Foundation announced on Tuesday that 28-Time Olympic Gold Medalist & Mental Health Advocate Michael Phelps will be the speaker at the 25th NACDS Foundation Dinner, Saturday, August 12, 2023 at Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina. Reception: 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Dinner: 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
PCMA launches new ad campaign
The Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) announced the launch of a new seven-figure advertising campaign Tuesday. The campaign includes broadcast and cable television advertising inside the Beltway, as well as digital advertising in Washington, D.C. and target states.
Fauci: COVID revealed Rx’s vital role in health care
Anyone who has lingering doubts about the centrality of retail pharmacy’s contribution to ending the COVID pandemic should consider the view of Dr. Anthony Fauci, the federal government’s point man in responding to the emergency.
Tech’s challenge to health care industry mounting
Consumers today expect high-quality experiences, not just deals, and health care is no exception. In fact, consumers are demanding more from the third-largest industry in the United States by GDP.
Drug makers and chains need a supply chain revamp
Does your supply chain keep you up at night? Due to ongoing market disruption, companies’ risk exposure has never been greater. Now is the time to design supply chains that can overcome risk today and thrive in the future.
NACDS praises House Committee for unanimous passage of PATIENT Act
WASHINGTON – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) is hailing the U.S.
Aurigene Pharmaceutical Services to expand biologics CDMO capacity with a new biomanufacturing facility
Aurigene Pharmaceutical Services Limited (Aurigene), a contract research, development, and manufacturing services organization and a step-down subsidiary of Dr.
Aetna donates $250,000 to 10 Michigan community partners
Aetna Better Health® of Michigan Inc., a CVS Health, announced that Aetna awarded $250,000 in grants to 10 community partners throughout the state to address social determinants of health (SDoH) and advance health equity.
WBA reaches settlement over Theranos consumer claims
According to an article in Bloomberg, Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) has reached a tentative settlement with consumers who received Theranos blood tests in Arizona and California and claimed that the drugstore giant was “willfully blind” to fraud at the blood-testing startup.
Pharmacy and pharmacist groups emphasize importance of PBM reform
WASHINGTON – Organizations representing pharmacies and pharmacists issued a statement today commending the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Accountability for its hearing on pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) tactics.
IPC announces new digital health division, names Ashton Maaraba president
Independent Pharmacy Cooperative (IPC) announces the formation of IPC Digital Health, LLC, naming industry healthcare leader, Ashton Maaraba, as president. Maaraba will lead the organization’s Digital Health and Pharmacy Services divisions, reporting directly to Marc Essensa, IPC president and CEO.