NCPA unveils season finale of “Show Me” reality series
The National Community Pharmacists Association today released the final episode in its first season of “Show Me,” an educational reality series.
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California cancels $54M contract with Walgreens over abortion pill decision
The state of California will not renew a $54 million contract with Walgreens over the chain’s decision to not dispense abortion pills in some states where abortion remains legal, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D) office announced this week.
Camber adds Linezolid for Oral Suspension to portfolio
PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Camber Pharmaceuticals announces the addition of Linezolid for Oral Suspension to its current portfolio.
Pulse, by NABP, to launch this summer
The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) announced today the upcoming launch of Pulse, by NABP, an inclusive, accessible, and secure digital platform that simplifies compliance with the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA).
PQA launches two new pilots
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The Pharmacy Quality Alliance (PQA) has launched two proof-of-concept pilots to implement four promising blood pressure and hemoglobin A1C pharmacy measure concepts in value-based payment arrangements (VBAs) between payers and pharmacies.
Webinar highlights how introduction of more biosimilars can lower Rx costs
The Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) agrees that biosimilars bring more competition to the prescription drug marketplace, which is critical to lowering costs for patients and families.
RxBenefits launches patient assistance solutions to curb specialty drug costs for self-funded plans
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – RxBenefits, the employee benefits industry’s first technology-enabled pharmacy benefits optimizer (PBO), is proud to announce the launch of two new Patient Assistance solutions.
Hy-Vee pilots test-to-treat option for COVID-19, flu
Hy-Vee, Inc. announces today that select Hy-Vee Pharmacy locations in Iowa will begin offering a new COVID-19 and flu test-to-treat service as part of a pilot through eTrueNorth. Hy-Vee is one of the first pharmacy providers in the state of Iowa to offer this service. With one test, patients can
NACDS Health and Wellness Forum builds on commitments from September White House Conference
and to discuss the new and innovative ways in which the industry can work together with other healthcare providers and
AllianceRx Walgreens Pharmacy named again in Forbes rankings
AllianceRx Walgreens Pharmacy, one of the largest specialty and home delivery pharmacies in the U.S., has been named in Forbes magazine’s 2023 list of America’s Best Midsize Employers. This is the third consecutive year the specialty pharmacy has been honored alongside other top U.S.
Walgreens issues statement on Mifepristone
Walgreens issued the following statement on Mifepristone after California Gov. Gavin Newsom said that the state will no longer do business with Walgreens over its recent decision not to distribute abortion medication by mail in 20 U.S.
Cardinal Health’s Outcomes teams with Signify Health
Cardinal Health announced Monday its collaboration with Signify Health to offer in-home clinical and medication management services through its Outcomes business. This collaboration will help reduce costs and eliminate gaps in care for more than 2.
CVS’ Dr. Chaguturu named chair-elect of the board of directors at ATA
The American Telemedicine Association (ATA) announced that Dr. Sree Chaguturu, has been named chair-elect of the board of directors. Dr.
Abbott’s iCGM sensors are cleared for connectivity with automated insulin delivery systems in the U.S.
Abbott announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared its FreeStyle Libre 2 and FreeStyle Libre 3 integrated continuous glucose monitoring (iCGM) system sensors for integration with automated insulin delivery (AID) systems.
Walgreens expands in primary care with Starling Physicians deal
Walgreens continues make more inroards into the primary care market as its majority owned VillageMD unit announced on Friday the acquisition of Starling Physicians, a multispecialty medical group operating over 30 locations in Connecticut.