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Branded Drug Report 2023: John O’Brien, NPC

Branded Drug Report 2023: John O’Brien, NPC

A contentious midterm election is behind us, and while pundits and other experts argue about what the results mean, those of us who deeply care about sound health care policy can hope for a new year where solid evidence and the quest for transparent information matters at least as much as political

PQA expands the Social Determinants of Health Resource Guide

PQA expands the Social Determinants of Health Resource Guide

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The Pharmacy Quality Alliance (PQA) has expanded the PQA Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Resource Guide. The second edition of this guide profiles 32 SDOH services, including 12 new services and updates to nine initiatives from the first edition.

Hy-Vee offering more options for Medicare Part D beneficiaries

Hy-Vee offering more options for Medicare Part D beneficiaries

Hy-Vee, Inc. announced that Medicare Part D beneficiaries are now able to access reduced-cost monthly insulin supplies and free Shingrix vaccines at all Hy-Vee Pharmacy locations, as outlined in the recent Inflation Reduction Act, which went into effect Jan. 1, 2023.

PQA appoints 2023 board, executive committee

PQA appoints 2023 board, executive committee

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The Pharmacy Quality Alliance (PQA) Board of Directors approved its 2023 Executive Committee and appointed six new members to the 25-member board during its 2022 fourth quarter meeting. The appointments are effective January 1.

CVS, Walgreens will be able to sell abortion pills

CVS, Walgreens will be able to sell abortion pills

With family planning rights under major threat in several states, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced this week a move to expand access to abortion. Now chains such as CVS and Walgreens will be able to sell abortion pills to those with prescriptions.

HDA opens new headquarters in Washington

HDA opens new headquarters in Washington

The Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA), the national association representing pharmaceutical distributors,  announces the relocation of its headquarters to Washington, D.C.