
Pharmacy



APhA names Michael Hogue CEO
The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) announced that Michael Houge has been named the 15th chief executive officer and executive vice president of APhA.

NACDS honors John Standley at Annual Meeting
PALM BEACH, Fla. – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) has recognized NACDS Past Chair John Standley with chain pharmacy’s highest honor: the Sheldon W. Fantle Lifetime Achievement Award. From 2020-2022, Standley served as president of Walgreens.

Bristol Myers Squibb announces leadership transition plan
Bristol Myers Squibb announced that Dr. Giovanni Caforio, chairman of the board and chief executive officer, has decided to retire as chief executive officer, effective November 1, 2023.

Camber launches generic Zyflo
PISCATAWAY, N.J.– Camber Pharmaceuticals is pleased to announce the addition of zileuton ER tablets to its current portfolio. Zileuton ER tablets are indicated for the prophylaxis and chronic treatment of asthma in adults and children 12 years of age and older.

Walmart Health centers to open in Oklahoma
Four Walmart Health centers are opening in the Oklahoma City area this year, Walmart said Wednesday. The openings mark the third state Walmart Health is entering in 2024, in addition to Missouri and Arizona. It has already established a presence in Texas.

AllianceRx Walgreens Pharmacy launches RightGuide
ORLANDO – AllianceRx Walgreens Pharmacy is taking another step in developing innovative solutions with its recent launch of RightGuide, a custom digital engagement program that allows pharmaceutical manufacturers to seamlessly deliver educational support to patients living with rare diseases or chro

Kaiser Permanente and Geisinger team
In an innovative move designed to improve the health of communities, achieve better health care outcomes, and improve health care affordability, Kaiser Foundation Hospitals and Geisinger Health are announcing the launch of Risant Health and a definitive agreement to make Geisinger the first health s

Cardinal Health execs visit Capitol Hill, engage with members of Congress on key issues
Debbie Weitzman, chief executive officer of Cardinal Health’s Pharmaceutical Segment, and Jessica Mayer, chief legal and compliance officer of the company, recently joined our Government Relations team in Washington to meet with members of U.S.

NACDS chair Wysong illustrates vision for pharmacy’s future
At the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Annual Meeting Business Program today, newly elected NACDS Chair Mike Wysong declared that leaders must say thank you and to have a plan – and proceeded to make good on both obligations.

Sanders and Cassidy announce bipartisan deal to lower Rx drug prices
WASHINGTON – Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee Chairman Bernie Sanders (I, Vt.) and Ranking Member Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R, La.

NACDS Foundation presents $175,000 in scholarships to improve patient care
PALM BEACH, Fla. – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Foundation announced $175,000 in scholarships and grants through the NACDS Foundation Scholarship Program as part of an ongoing commitment to advancing patient care through pharmacy education.

Wysong assumes chairmanship at NACDS
When succession plans for the National Association of Chain Drug Stores’ chairmanship were disrupted by an executive change at Rite Aid earlier this year, the group was fortunate to have one of the industry’s most dynamic young leaders waiting in the wings.

NACDS brings to Oklahoma its focus on PBM reform law enforcement
NACDS is engaging in all branches of Oklahoma’s government to stand up for the bipartisan Patient’s Right to Pharmacy Choice Act – enacted in 2019.

2023 PQA Annual Meeting provides actionable insights on evolving quality landscape
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The 2023 PQA Annual Meeting is May 10-12 at the Omni Nashville Hotel in Nashville, Tenn. The meeting is a top destination for health care quality professionals, who are focused on improving medication safety, adherence, appropriate use and medication management services.