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KFF polling finds over half of all adults struggle to afford GLP-1 drugs

American Pharmacy News | May 1, 2025
Dave Ricks, CEO of Eli Lilly

The Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) has released findings on the affordability challenges faced by U.S. adults regarding GLP-1 drugs, revealing significant cost concerns even among those with insurance coverage. Read More »

Congressional fly-in advocates for PBM reform and pharmacy access

American Pharmacy News | May 2, 2025
 Jeff Harrell Board President

Independent community pharmacy advocates gathered on Capitol Hill this week during the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) Congressional Pharmacy Fly-In. Read More »

South Dakota updates fish consumption advisories due to mercury levels

American Pharmacy News | May 5, 2025
Melissa Magstadt, Secretary of Health

The South Dakota Department of Health has issued new fish consumption advisories for 2025 following a comprehensive sampling program. Read More »

PCCA receives Texas governor's corporate champion award for community service

American Pharmacy News | May 6, 2025
Jim Smith President

Professional Compounding Centers of America (PCCA) has been awarded the 2025 Corporate Champion Award, part of the 41st Annual Governor’s Volunteer Awards. Read More »

Cannabis Regulatory Agency excludes individual from Michigan's marijuana market

American Pharmacy News | May 6, 2025
Marlon I. Brown, DPA Director

The Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) has taken decisive action by permanently excluding Youssef Barakat from any employment or participation in Michigan's medical or adult-use marijuana market. Read More »

Michigan officials urge residents to check smoke alarms on Mother's Day

American Pharmacy News | May 6, 2025
Marlon I. Brown, DPA Director

As of May 5, more than 61 percent of residential fire fatalities in Michigan have involved individuals over the age of 40. Read More »

PCCA honors excellence in pharmacy compounding at annual awards ceremony

American Pharmacy News | May 6, 2025
Jim Smith President

PCCA held its 2025 Awards Ceremony at the CONNEXT: Canadian Compounding Conference, recognizing outstanding achievements in pharmacy compounding. Read More »

NCPA urges careful consideration of pharma tariffs to prevent shortages and cost increases

American Pharmacy News | May 8, 2025
 B. Douglas Hoey CEO

The National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) has expressed concerns regarding potential tariffs on the pharmaceutical sector. Read More »

National Library of Medicine says compounded medications offer alternatives for patients with unique medical needs

American Pharmacy News | May 8, 2025
Stephen Sherry, Acting Director for the National Library of Medicine

The National Library of Medicine has announced that compounded medications offer therapeutic alternatives for patients with unique medical needs that cannot be met by U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved drugs. Read More »

Arkansas Department of Health holds free MMR vaccine clinic amid measles cases

American Pharmacy News | May 9, 2025
Rodney Richmond Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy President

The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) is organizing a measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine clinic at the Don Owen Sports Complex in Conway on May 13. Read More »

Empower Pharmacy CEO: Big pharmaceutical companies pay 'to make rules that are in favor' of their company and 'stifle competition'

American Pharmacy News | May 9, 2025
Shaun Noorian, CEO of Empower Pharmacy

Shaun Noorian, CEO of Empower Pharmacy, said that the U.S. pharmaceutical industry distorts global drug markets through excessive lobbying and anti-competitive practices. Read More »

NCPA comments on Trump's executive order concerning drug pricing

American Pharmacy News | May 12, 2025
 Jeff Harrell Board President

The National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) has released a statement regarding President Trump's recent executive order on Most Favored Nation drug pricing. Read More »

Ultimate Health Solutions founder on Patients First: 'Our healthcare system doesn't reward health'

American Pharmacy News | May 12, 2025
Craig Brockie, Founder & CEO of Ultimate Health Solutions

Craig Brockie, founder of Ultimate Health Solutions, has expressed concerns about the priorities of large pharmaceutical companies. Read More »

Monty's Home Medical highlights benefits of tailored compounded medications

American Pharmacy News | May 13, 2025
Sazan Sylejmani, Owner & Pharmacy Manager of Westmont Pharmacy

Monty's Home Medical has announced that compounded pharmaceuticals offer a customized solution to patient care by adjusting medications to individual needs, including dosage, form, and ingredients, for safer and more effective treatment. Read More »

Arkansas health department highlights importance of early hearing detection

American Pharmacy News | May 15, 2025
Rodney Richmond Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy President

May is Better Hearing and Speech Month, and the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) aims to raise awareness about the importance of newborn hearing tests and language development milestones in children. Read More »

Pharmacists United for Truth and Transparency: PBMs are the ‘primary driver of high drug prices in the U.S.’

American Pharmacy News | May 15, 2025
Scott Newman, Chairman, Pharmacists United for Truth and Transparency

Pharmacists United for Truth and Transparency said that pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) are the primary driver of high drug prices in the United States, emphasizing how PBMs profit from negotiated savings. Read More »

Doctor on Eli Lilly compounding pharmacy lawsuit: 'We are now left with very little options outside the branded medications'

American Pharmacy News | May 15, 2025
Dr. Gerard Acloque, Doctor for Florida Concierge Medicine & Wellness

Gerard Acloque, a doctor at The Florida Concierge Medicine & Wellness, expressed concerns over Eli Lilly's legal actions against compounding pharmacies and telehealth companies producing compounded Tirzepatide. Read More »

Bat at Great Plains Zoo tests positive for rabies; no guest exposure reported

American Pharmacy News | May 16, 2025
Melissa Magstadt, Secretary of Health

PIERRE, S.D. – The Great Plains Zoo has reported that a bat found on its premises tested positive for rabies. Read More »

Mena Regional Health System earns Arkansas Stroke Ready Hospital status

American Pharmacy News | May 20, 2025
Rodney Richmond Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy President

The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) has recognized Mena Regional Health System as an Arkansas Stroke Ready Hospital (ArSRH). Read More »

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Scott Newman, Chairman, Pharmacists United for Truth and Transparency

Pharmacists United for Truth and Transparency: PBMs are the ‘primary driver of high drug prices in the U.S.’

Sazan Sylejmani, Owner & Pharmacy Manager of Westmont Pharmacy

Monty's Home Medical highlights benefits of tailored compounded medications

Rodney Richmond Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy President

Mena Regional Health System earns Arkansas Stroke Ready Hospital status

Rodney Richmond Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy President

Arkansas health department highlights importance of early hearing detection

Melissa Magstadt, Secretary of Health

Bat at Great Plains Zoo tests positive for rabies; no guest exposure reported

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