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TPA and NCPA praise Tennessee law banning PBMs from owning pharmacies
“Today marks a historic step forward for patients and pharmacists across Tennessee,” said Anthony Pudlo, CEO of the Tennessee Pharmacists Association.
NCPA supports pharmacy bills being marked up in House committees today
The PBM Kickback Prohibition Act (H.R. 7895), introduced by Rep. Rick Allen (R-Ga.), is being marked up by the House Committee on Education and the Workforce in a hearing this morning.
Buzz Health study finds Rx fill rates drop sharply when out-of-pocket costs reach $35
The study surveyed 210 patients across the U.S. who had filled a prescription within the prior six months to examine how cost pressures influence pharmacy selection, prescription follow-through, and where patients turn for help when medications become unaffordable.
CVS Health study reveals a need for greater digital health literacy for Medicare members
Majority of respondents believe that low digital literacy is having a negative impact on their ability to manage their health.
CVS Health highlights digital health literacy gap among seniors
Seniors face real barriers to digital care, but they’re eager to learn and want tools and experiences designed for them, says CVS Health.
CVS Health: Mental health access is improving, now let’s talk about quality
As demand for behavioral health services continues to rise, the focus is shifting—from whether access exists to how the care is being delivered and whether or not it leads to meaningful improvement.
FDA approves AZ’s Baxfendy (baxdrostat), first-in-class ASI for uncontrolled hypertension
Baxfendy 2mg lowered systolic blood pressure by 15.7 mmHg (9.8 mmHg placebo-adjusted) from baseline in BaxHTN trial.
Digital health has become emotionally embedded in daily life as 71% of Americans use health apps
Many consumers say losing access to digital health tools would cause stress, anxiety and a loss of control.
NACDS applauds House action on organized retail crime bill
NACDS praised the House for passing the bipartisan Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025, which aims to improve law enforcement coordination against organized retail theft and supply chain crime.
Makary exits FDA after turbulent tenure
Dr. Marty Makary lasted just over a year as FDA commissioner.
Scripta Insights and Quantum Health announce strategic partnership for pharmacy cost reduction
Integration strengthens Quantum Health’s ability to help employers and members manage everyday prescription drug costs within its existing navigation experience.
MinuteClinic and Hartford HealthCare expand primary care access across Connecticut
Hartford HealthCare becomes one of the first clinically integrated networks in the region to include MinuteClinic as an in-network primary care option.
NACDS submits comments to FDA on expanding access to nonprescription drugs
Comments emphasize the importance of coordinated policy and operational alignment to support affordable and seamless patient access.
Rula teams with ice cream brand Van Leeuwen to launch "Therapy in a Pint"
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, the collaboration builds on the joy of ice cream by encouraging deeper self-care through 'Therapy in a Pint.'
Amazon Pharmacy expands access to new Ozempic pill via same-day delivery, kiosks
Offers real-time medication availability, transparent pricing, automatic manufacturer-sponsored coupon savings, Same-Day Delivery and in-office kiosk pickup of the only approved oral GLP-1 medication to treat the condition.