Millions of adults in the United States are not taking their medications as prescribed because of costs, according to a new report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Most adults between the ages of 18 and 64 took at least one prescription medication in 2021.
According to a story in the Associated Press, the Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously revived whistleblower lawsuits claiming that supermarket and pharmacy chains SuperValu and Safeway overcharged government health-care programs for prescription drugs by hundreds of millions of dollars.
CVS Pharmacy announced the launch of its CVS Health QuickServe Vitamin Dispensing System, an easy-to-assemble vitamin dispenser that holds a 30-day supply of select CVS Health vitamins and supplements.
The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) announced the appointment of Dr. John Wigneswaran (Dr. Wig), Walmart’s chief medical officer, to NKF’s national board of directors. In his role at Walmart, Dr.
”Together we can.” That was the theme for this year’s Clinical Trials Day, organized and celebrated globally on May 20 by the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP), with Walgreens as a supporting partner this year.
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Safe, appropriate use of medication is an essential part of high-quality care that improves patient outcomes and health care affordability.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
WASHINGTON – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) is hailing the U.S.
