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Many independent pharmacists unsure about joining Medicare drug price negotiation

American Pharmacy News | Sep 4, 2025
 B. Douglas Hoey CEO

Nearly one in five independent pharmacists say they will not stock drugs included in the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program, and another 67 percent report they may also choose not to participate. Read More »

NCPA leads coalition urging Congress for swift passage of bipartisan PBM reform

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

The National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) has sent a letter to Congressional leaders, representing a coalition of 134 organizations that include patient groups, health care providers, employers, business groups, and union workers. Read More »

NCPA supports FTC appointment of Emma Mittelstaedt Burnham to healthcare role

American Pharmacy News | Sep 10, 2025
 B. Douglas Hoey CEO

The National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) has responded to the Federal Trade Commission’s decision to appoint Emma Mittelstaedt Burnham as associate director of health care in the Bureau of Competition. Read More »

National Community Pharmacists Association announces schedule of fall events and training

American Pharmacy News | Sep 11, 2025
 B. Douglas Hoey CEO

The National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) has announced a series of upcoming events and educational opportunities for pharmacists and pharmacy teams. Read More »

Virginia issues standing order for pharmacies on new COVID-19 vaccine

American Pharmacy News | Sep 15, 2025
Caroline Juran Executive Director at Virginia Board of Pharmacy

The Virginia Department of Health has announced a new statewide standing order signed by State Health Commissioner Karen Shelton, MD, on September 10. Read More »

South Dakota Health Link schedules fall forum virtual sessions for 2025

American Pharmacy News | Sep 15, 2025
Melissa Magstadt, Secretary of Health

The South Dakota Health Link will hold its 2025 Fall Forum through a series of three virtual sessions. Read More »

Nurses United for Healthcare Integrity says hospitals abuse 340B drug pricing program

American Pharmacy News | Sep 22, 2025
Stacey Smith, Executive Director for Nurses United for Healthcare Integrity

The Nurses United for Healthcare Integrity (NUHI) has raised concerns about the exploitation of the 340B Drug Pricing Program by hospitals. Read More »

NCPA opposes proposed self-regulation deal for pharmacy benefit managers

American Pharmacy News | Sep 24, 2025
 B. Douglas Hoey CEO

The National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) has voiced strong opposition to a reported proposal that would allow pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) to self-regulate. Read More »

BPI Labs joins Empower Pharmacy in challenging Eli Lilly’s tirzepatide patent over GLP-1 exclusivity

American Pharmacy News | Sep 26, 2025
Shaun Noorian, CEO of Empower Pharmacy

BPI Labs has announced its collaboration with Empower Pharmacy to challenge Eli Lilly's patent on tirzepatide. Read More »

NCPA urges comprehensive PBM reform alongside new White House drug price measures

American Pharmacy News | Sep 30, 2025
 B. Douglas Hoey CEO

President Trump has announced an agreement with Pfizer to reduce drug prices in the United States. Read More »

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