If CMS and the new administration want to save the program, and if they want to prevent the disappearance of many more pharmacies, they will make a number of changes, said NCPA.聽
New consortium unites independent pharmacies and public health agencies to enhance emergency preparedness and response.
Congress fumbled a chance to rein in big insurance and PBMs and save taxpayers billions, says NCPA.
But Congress must ignore big insurance and the PBM lobby鈥檚 last-ditch effort to scuttle reforms and pass the continuing resolution.
鈥淲e also laud the commitment of other Republican and Democratic members of the House of Representatives and of the Senate who are working hard to deliver comprehensive PBM reform before year鈥檚 end."
The National Community Pharmacists Association in a statement urged incoming HHS Secretary RFK Jr. to prioritize reforming PBMs and insurers.
A federal judge ruled that a court, not an arbitrator, must decide whether claims against CVS in a class action lawsuit should be arbitrated. The decision challenges CVS's arbitration practices and could have significant implications for future cases.
New officer installed at annual House of Delegates meeting.
The McKesson Corporation sponsors the annual award.
The award is to recognize faculty liaisons who demonstrate exceptional leadership and commitment to independent pharmacy, their NCPA Student Chapter, and the community.
Abubakar is currently sharing her passion for advancements in pharmacogenomics with pharmacists, patients and policymakers all over the country.聽
This award recognizes a pharmacist who has made a significant contribution to the education of pharmacy students as a preceptor in a community practice setting.聽
Medicine Man Prairie Pharmacy was established in 1990 and serves a diverse community in northern Idaho.
The聽NCPA Digest, which provides an annual overview of independent community pharmacy, found that the industry represents 35 percent of all retail pharmacies in the United States. It continues to be true that no single pharmacy chain has more stores than all independents combined.
The NCPA Foundation proudly awards scholarships each year to college students pursuing community pharmacy ownership, recognizing those with demonstrated leadership qualities, academic achievement and an interest in independent pharmacy.
The contest is named in honor of two great champions of independent community pharmacy, the late Neil Pruitt, Sr. and the late H. Joseph Schutte.
