Walgreens thanks team members by closing most stores for Thanksgiving holiday
For the second year in a row, Walgreens has announced it will close most of its retail stores for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Pharmacy
McKesson’s modular, scalable automation boosts efficiency
“Automating tasks allows pharmacies to handle increased demand without compromising quality," says Kevin Cloutier, vice president and general manager of McKesson Pharmacy Automation.
NCPA: Making America Healthy Again starts with PBM reform
The National Community Pharmacists Association in a statement urged incoming HHS Secretary RFK Jr. to prioritize reforming PBMs and insurers.
NCPA CEO after lawsuit win against CVS: 'It’s payback time'
A federal judge ruled that a court, not an arbitrator, must decide whether claims against CVS in a class action lawsuit should be arbitrated. The decision challenges CVS's arbitration practices and could have significant implications for future cases.
Pharmacist intervention slows advance of diabetes
Sessions included a T2D overview and lifestyle management strategies.
Nourish offers personalized nutrition support for chronic condition management on LillyDirect
Nourish will provide LillyDirect users with tools to build and maintain healthy food and nutrition-related habits
Healthpilot helps Publix Pharmacy customers shop for and enroll in Medicare plans
Healthpilot's platform empowers Medicare-eligible individuals to make more informed choices about their health plan and pharmacy coverage needs.
Trump nominates RFK Jr. as health secretary
RFK Jr. is known for his fight against vaccines and spreading disinformation regarding their use.
Fight flu and COVID-19 from home: iHealth’s rapid 3-in-1 Test expands to major retailers
The company’s self-testing kit is now available at CVS, Walmart, and Good Neighbor pharmacies, along with iHealth’s online platform and Amazon.
APhA Foundation announces 2025 Incentive Grant recipients
The Incentive Grants for Practitioner Innovation in Pharmaceutical Care is the APhA Foundation's longest-running program.
Cardinal Health unveils state-of-the art chemistry lab
The Chemistry Center includes nearly 26,000 square feet of lab space dedicated to innovation and quality assurance and will provide a comprehensive range of testing services.
HDA Research Foundation announces Karen J. Ribler Supply Chain Scholars
The Foundation also named appointments to Its board of directors.
Health Network One names Heyward Donigan as new CEO
Most recently, Donigan served as president and CEO of Rite Aid.
Navitus survey: 88% of Americans demand prescription drug pricing reform
The findings emphasize a growing demand for affordable medication and transparent pricing from pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), a sector many Americans are unfamiliar with.