Big week ahead: Community pharmacy fly-In, house subcommittee hearing with PBM reform bill
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The National Community Pharmacists Association and its members are gearing up for a significant week in Washington, D.C.
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Annual Meeting marks NACDS’ 90th anniversary
PALM BEACH, Fla. – Leaders of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) on Sunday addressed a high-energy and robust audience of retailer and supplier members at the 2023 NACDS Annual Meeting, in the Association’s 90th Anniversary year.
Anderson: Hard work boosts momentum for pharmacy
Momentum for pro-pharmacy legislation is building in both political parties and in both houses of Congress, as the industry’s invaluable role during the pandemic continues to shape the views of lawmakers and the public.
Supreme Court preserves wide access to abortion pill
The Supreme Court put the legal battle over the abortion pill mifepristone on pause Friday, granting Americans full access to the medication while a challenge to the Food and Drug Administration’s approval of the drug continues.
Camber launches generic Daliresp
PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Camber Pharmaceuticals announced the addition of roflumilast 250 mcg tablets to its current portfolio.
Giant Eagle and Allivet announce strategic partnership
Giant Eagle and Allivet.com, one of the nation’s leading digital pet pharmacies, have partnered to further expand Allivet.com’s PetRx platform in the retail space and offer a convenient online solution to Giant Eagle Pharmacy guests. Giant Eagle’s PetRx website (https://www.gianteaglepetrx.
Envisioning the future of the pharmaceutical supply chain
A new report out this week from the Milken Institute’s Center for Public Health emphasizes how a resilient pharmaceutical supply chain bolsters a strong public health infrastructure in the U.S.
PCMA to host Policy Forum
On Tuesday, April 25, 2023, the Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) will host its annual policy forum.
NACDS lauds Biden administration’s action on COVID-19 vaccine access for the uninsured
ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) is welcoming the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) “Bridge Access Program for COVID-19 Vaccines and Treatments” – which will maintain access to COVID-19 care for the uninsured.
Rite Aid names top lawyer to deal with opioids, abortion issues
According to an article in Bloomberg Law News, Rite Aid Corp. has a temporary new top legal executive to guide the drugstore chain as it faces opioid litigation and fallout over U.S. abortion drug distribution.
CVS Health and Catholic Health collaborate
CVS Accountable Care Organization, a division of the CVS Health family of businesses, announced it has entered into a collaboration with Catholic Health and Catholic Health Physician Partner’s ACO (Catholic Health) to expand value-based care and health care access for Medicare beneficiaries across t
CVS completes rollout of time delay safes in Florida, Hawaii, New Jersey and New York
CVS Health announced Tuesday that it has completed the installation of time delay safes in more than 9,000 CVS Pharmacy locations, including those in Target stores.
CVS Health names Brian Kane president of Aetna
CVS Health announced that Brian Kane will join the company as executive vice president and president of Aetna, effective September 1, 2023. He will become a member of the company’s executive leadership team and report to CVS Health president and CEO Karen Lynch.
Cardinal Health unveils two distribution centers in Central Ohio
Cardinal Health announced Monday that it is celebrating the opening of two new distribution centers in Central Ohio this month. Both facilities will support the company’s Medical Segment, focusing on its U.S. Medical Products and Distribution (USMPD) and at-Home Solutions businesses.