Independent pharmacy groups back Iowa PBM regulation in federal court
The independent pharmacy groups say PBMs aren’t employee benefits plans. They’re merely administrators hired by the plans, and so they can be regulated.
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Amazon Pharmacy rolls out in-office medication dispensing kiosks
Innovative pharmacy kiosks at One Medical offices will allow patients in select areas to receive medications within minutes of their appointment, closing a critical gap in care.
Sam’s Club expands same-day delivery to refrigerated medications
Sam’s Club is extending its pharmacy services with free same-day delivery of refrigerated medications for Plus Members, including GLP-1s, insulin and other specialty prescriptions.
Bristol Myers Squibb and NCPA pilot rural heart health care initiatives
BMS and NCPA to address cardiovascular disease and enhance patient care coordination with specialized training in rural Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Missouri pharmacies.
PharmaJet developing needle-free self-injection pens for home use
Single-use and reusable needle-free injection devices will be designed for precise self-administration.
CVS Health opens new Workforce Innovation and Talent Center in Fort Worth
In collaboration with Fort Worth Housing Solutions, the center offers no-cost training to Fort Worth’s future healthcare workforce.
Costco to offer Ozempic and Wegovy at $499 for members
That amount is approximately half the list price for Ozempic and about one-third lower than Wegovy.
Visory Health delivers $790 million in savings on critical cardiovascular medications
Benefiting over 1.5 million cardiovascular patients, prescription discount cards help reduce a key financial barrier.
GoodRx expands affordable access to Repatha with almost 60% savings
The collaboration with Amgen reduces out-of-pocket costs for patients and expands access to an innovative cholesterol-lowering therapy.
Confronting a mental health crisis: Pediatric suicide
Suicide is now the second leading cause of death among young people 10-14 years old and the third leading cause of death for those between the ages of 15 and 24.
Nomi Health CEO: “The pharmacy is the front door to the health system”
CEO Mark Newman explains how retail pharmacies are becoming central to care delivery and the direct-pay model reshaping health care.
CRN advocacy leads to policy win in California
After pushback on regulators’ interpretation of A.B. 899, lawmakers confirmed that dietary supplements are distinct from baby food and exempt from duplicative testing.
GoodRx rolls out brand medication savings program at Kroger pharmacies
RxSmartSaver powered by GoodRx delivers instant affordability at the pharmacy counter, giving consumers easier access to savings on widely used brand-name medications.
CVS Caremark seeking a possible $200 copay for Wegovy and Zepbound
Although $200 is a steep monthly co-pay for a covered brand-name medication, it’s still significantly lower than the $500 price Novo Nordisk charges through its direct-to-consumer platform for uninsured individuals.
2025 PBM audit insights: What pharmacies need to know heading into 2026
By Harini Bupathi, Esq. partner, Frier Levitt’s Life Sciences Group