Advanced Rx and Sure Med Compliance team to reduce opioid misuse
Opioid-related overdose is now the leading cause of death for adults between the ages of 18 and 45, claiming over 81,000 lives in 2023.
Pharmacy
NCPA pushes CMS for regulations outlining PBM contracting guardrails
Among other things, NCPA is urging CMS to require Part D plans/PBMs to notify pharmacies or their contracting entities about the pharmacies’ network status for the upcoming plan year.
Drug distributors reach $300 million opioid settlement with U.S. health plans
The proposed class action settlement with McKesson Corp, Cencora Inc and Cardinal Health Inc was disclosed in a filing in federal court in Cleveland, Ohio, and requires a judge's approval.
Weis pharmacies now offer updated Moderna and Pfizer vaccines
The 2024-2025 vaccines protect against the dominant KP.2 COVID-19 variant by lowering the risk of infection and preventing severe disease, hospitalization, and death.
Pfizer intros PfizerForAll, a digital platform that helps simplify access to health care
PfizerForAll helps individuals and their families cut down on the time and steps needed to take important health actions like getting care, filling prescriptions, and finding potential savings on Pfizer medicines.
Kroger encouraging customers to get vaccinated ahead of peak flu season
Customers may receive a $5 off coupon to be used at a Kroger Family Store when they receive a flu vaccine and a $20 off coupon when they receive a flu vaccine along with any additional vaccine during the same visit.
Kenvue presents new data about osteoarthritis treatment trends at PAINWeek Conference 2024
Through two abstracts and a recently published paper, Kenvue will shed light on prescription patterns, patient preferences and the efficacy of Tylenol in treating osteoarthritis pain
HHS releases National Public Education Campaign for Respiratory Virus Season
The White House and HHS have reached out to NACDS to help share this campaign with pharmacies.
The Vitamin Shoppe expands its Whole Health Rx Telehealth offerings
Chain unveils prescription Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) solutions.
New COVID-19 vaccination now available at Kinney Drugs
The updated COVID-19 vaccine can be co-administered with all other approved vaccines including this year’s flu shot.
Chairman Comer calls on PBM executives to correct hearing testimony
At the House Oversight Committee’s hearing, the PBM chief executives made statements that contradict the Committee’s and the Federal Trade Commission’s findings about the PBMs’ self-benefitting practices that jeopardize patient care
Meijer opens full-service pharmacy inside Blodgett Hospital
This is the retailer's second pharmacy inside a Corewell Health hospital, following the opening of a similar pharmacy inside Butterworth Hospital in 2015.
Cardinal Health celebrates Greenville, S.C., distribution center opening
'Warehouse of the Future' to expand nationwide distribution network in support of home healthcare growth.
Oversight chair knocks PBM execs for July testimony under oath
Calls on them to provide any necessary corrections to the record within three weeks
CVS Pharmacy and MinuteClinic now offering updated flu and COVID-19 vaccinations
Simplified digital scheduling tool makes booking appointments even easier.
Amgen teams with CVS to expand free LDL-testing nationwide
“Heart attack and stroke can be reduced through early detection and management of LDL-C levels,” said Creagh Milford, president, Retail Health, CVS Health.