After PBM reform provisions were excluded from budget reconciliation negotiations in June due to a Senate parliamentarian ruling, a bipartisan group of legislators has introduced a new bill as the House of Representatives' comprehensive PBM reform... Read More »

Shaun Noorian, CEO of Empower Pharmacy, emphasized the importance of compounded medications for personalized and affordable patient care. Read More »

The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) has announced the 25th anniversary of Bright Start, a home visiting program for new and expecting mothers. Read More »

The North Carolina Board of Pharmacy is set to hold its next meeting on July 8, 2025. Read More »

Anyone who visited specific locations in Hot Springs, South Dakota, during designated times may have been exposed to measles. Read More »

Due to unforeseen payment processing issues, the expiration date for pharmacy facility licenses and pharmacy technician registrations has been extended. Read More »

The National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) has announced a series of upcoming events designed for pharmacists and pharmacy team members. Read More »

Molly Jenkins, Director of Public Affairs for the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA), said that 340B entities can mark up medicines by over 1,000%, prescribe more expensive drugs, are less likely to use biosimilars, and... Read More »

Luke Gale, Revenue Cycle Editor for HealthLeaders Media, reported that the American Hospital Association claims drug companies are more likely than hospitals to violate 340B Drug Pricing Program rules and urged greater government oversight. Read More »

The Cannabis Regulators Association (CANNRA) recently held elections for its executive board. Read More »

Every summer, many residents of Michigan celebrate Independence Day with fireworks. Read More »

As of June 30, 2025, the renewal period for Pharmacy Technician registrations and Pharmacy Facility licenses has concluded. Read More »

The Partnership for Safe Medicines (PSM) has issued a call to health care providers to verify the lot and serial numbers on Ozempic (semaglutide) 1 mg injection products. Read More »

Compounded topical finasteride products have been linked to significant risks, according to a warning from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Read More »

The International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) has released an updated version of its vaccination reference guide specifically for pharmacists. Read More »

The Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP), an affiliate of ECRI, has raised concerns about potential medication errors involving two biologic drugs approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Read More »

The Food and Drug Administration has announced actions taken by the State of Texas against three compounding pharmacies for violations of the Texas State Board of Pharmacy Rules. Read More »

There were 98 drug shortages in 2024, as reported by the United States Pharmacopeia (USP). Read More »

On June 24, 2025, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NC DHHS) confirmed the state's first measles case of the year. Read More »

Brianna Allen, Senior Director of Public Affairs at the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA), said that hospitals are exploiting the 340B program to increase their profits, adversely affecting patients, taxpayers, and... Read More »