PQA evaluating pharmacy impact on immunization assessment and gap closure
Pilot will evaluate measure concepts and data exchange in value-based arrangements.
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PCMA issues statement on Senate HELP Committee Hearing
PBMs are committed to helping clients navigate the GLP-1 coverage journey.
FTC sues major pharmacy benefit managers over insulin prices
The agency’s complaint filed Friday alleges Caremark, Express Scripts and Optum Rx steered patients toward higher priced insulin to bring in larger rebates from pharmaceutical manufacturers.
Pharmacy organizations unite to commemorate Pharmacy Workforce Suicide Awareness Day
Alarmingly, suicide rates are even higher among pharmacists compared to the general population.
Cardinal Health to acquire Integrated Oncology Network
Transaction demonstrates Cardinal Health's continued strategic investment in specialty and oncology, underscores commitment to independent community health care providers.
iA and Parkland Health complete centralized pharmacy fulfillment project
The iA solution will allow Parkland Health to manage the inventory and fulfillment process from prescription acceptance to delivery.
Political expert Charlie Cook offers 2024 election analysis in NACDS RxIMPACT Votes Event
Cook sat down with NACDS president and CEO Steven Anderson for an insightful discussion on the upcoming Presidential race and the U.S. Congressional elections.
Pharmacists are key in establishing a future free from tobacco and nicotine dependence
The FIP urges pharmaceutical organizations to actively support tobacco cessation services in pharmacies by developing guidelines and implementation tools.
Express Scripts sues FTC, demands withdrawal of PBM report
FTC's July 2024 report makes unsubstantiated, false and biased claims about the PBM industry; fails to take into account the value that PBMs deliver to consumers and patients.
Meijer pharmacists urge people to stay current on vaccines
"As the one-stop shop for all your health and wellness needs, Meijer makes it easy and convenient for our customers to stay up to date on their vaccines," said Jackie Morse, group vice president of Pharmacy and Health at Meijer.
Novavax 2024-2025 formula COVID-19 vaccine available at major pharmacies across the U.S.
Doses of Novavax's 2024-2025 Formula COVID-19 vaccine now available at thousands of locations nationwide
NACDS fighting for PBM reform in California
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) is joining with California State Senator Scott Wiener (D), the California Chronic Care Coalition and the California Pharmacists Association to urge the enactment of needed pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) reforms in the state.
Walgreens to pay $106.8M to settle DoJ claims of overbilling
As part of the resolution, Walgreens received credit under the department’s guidelines for taking disclosure, cooperation and remediation into account in False Claims Act cases.
NACDS, American Diabetes Association team to promote nutrition security
The #NourishMyHealth public education campaign to be featured at the ADA's Tour de Cure and Step Out Walk to Stop Diabetes events.