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National Community Pharmacists Association appoints Casey McAllister as vice president of finance

American Pharmacy News | Jan 7, 2026
 B. Douglas Hoey CEO

Casey McAllister has been appointed as the new vice president of finance at the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA). Read More »

Neurosurgery Professor: 340B drives hospital 'consolidation and the loss of independent physicians'

J. A. Adkins | Jan 13, 2026
Anthony DiGiorgio, Assistant Professor of Neurological Surgery, UCSF

The article discusses Anthony DiGiorgio's insights on how the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program incentivizes hospital consolidation by favoring high-priced drugs over independent oncologists. Read More »

ISMP urges technology upgrades after wrong drug dispensed from return-to-stock mix-up

American Pharmacy News | Jan 15, 2026
Jeffrey J. Mesaros, President

A pharmacy recently reported an incident in which a patient received a mixture of two controlled substances due to an error involving return-to-stock (RTS) medication vials. Read More »

CDC updates guidance on COVID-19 and chickenpox vaccinations

American Pharmacy News | Jan 15, 2026
Jeffrey J. Mesaros, President

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its guidance on COVID-19 vaccination, moving to an “individual-based decision-making” model. Read More »

ABC’s Nightline highlights risks of counterfeit GLP-1 drugs sold through online platforms

American Pharmacy News | Jan 15, 2026
Jeffrey J. Mesaros, President

In an episode aired in October 2025, ABC News' Nightline explored the risks linked to fake glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) medications being sold on the internet. Read More »

SUPPORT Act reauthorized to fund addiction recovery, mental health, and expand responder resources

American Pharmacy News | Jan 15, 2026
Jeffrey J. Mesaros, President

The SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025 has been signed into law. Read More »

SmithRx Chief Strategy Officer: PBM 'pressure is what leads to rising drug costs'

M. S. Trujillo | Jan 15, 2026
Alan Pannier, Chief Strategy Officer at SmithRx

The article discusses concerns raised about pharmacy benefit managers' (PBMs) impact on drug costs due to opaque pricing strategies. Read More »

NCPA responds to Trump’s health care plan; urges further action on pharmacy benefit managers

Y. Y. Jacobsen | Jan 15, 2026
B. Douglas Hoey CEO

The National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) responded to President Trump’s recently announced “Great Health Care Plan,” highlighting both positive aspects and areas needing further attention. Read More »

NABP provides guidance on preparing for pharmacy inspections and accreditations

American Pharmacy News | Jan 15, 2026
Jeffrey J. Mesaros, President

NABP has provided information on how businesses can get ready for inspections or accreditation surveys. Read More »

FDA proposes new approach for evaluating biosimilar interchangeability

American Pharmacy News | Jan 15, 2026
Jeffrey J. Mesaros, President

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a proposal to simplify the research process for biosimilar products. Read More »

FDA updates safety warnings for tranexamic acid injection following reported errors

American Pharmacy News | Jan 15, 2026
Jeffrey J. Mesaros, President

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced it will require changes to the prescribing labels for tranexamic acid injections. Read More »

USP introduces resources for GLP-1 agonist impurity profiling

American Pharmacy News | Jan 15, 2026
Jeffrey J. Mesaros, President

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) has released new resources aimed at helping pharmaceutical manufacturers ensure the quality of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists. Read More »

WHO outlines strategies to improve global access to blood pressure medications

American Pharmacy News | Jan 15, 2026
Jeffrey J. Mesaros, President

In 2024, an estimated 1.4 billion people worldwide had hypertension, but only around 20% were able to control the condition through medication or lifestyle changes, according to a recent report by the World Health Organization (WHO). Read More »

National Community Pharmacists Association supports Medicare Part D reforms in new spending bill

J. S. Schmidt | Jan 20, 2026
Jeff Harrell Board President

The National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) has expressed support for a new provision in a congressional spending bill that would require the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to establish clearer contract terms under Medicare... Read More »

TPA Executive Director Marchand on 340B: Hospitals ‘pocketing most of this money’ while ‘taxpayers are on the line'

S. D. Rosales | Jan 20, 2026
Ross Marchand, Executive Director of the Taxpayers Protection Alliance

Ross Marchand, Executive Director of the Taxpayers Protection Alliance (TPA), said on the Health Policy Podcast that the 340B drug discount program is enriching hospitals and insurers while failing the poor it was designed to help. Read More »

Pharmacy groups back 2026 appropriations bill with key PBM reforms

A. L. Lopez | Jan 21, 2026
Jeff Harrell Board President

Pharmacist and pharmacy organizations have expressed strong support for H.R. 7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026, which includes provisions aimed at reforming pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). Read More »

UCSF Professor DiGiorgio: '340B has made cancer extremely profitable' for large hospitals

E. A. Stiles | Jan 23, 2026
Anthony DiGiorgio, Assistant Professor of Neurological Surgery, UCSF

The article discusses concerns regarding hospital profits from discounted cancer drugs under the federal 340B program. Read More »

PCCA and Eagle recognize top employees at annual celebrations

A. L. Lopez | Jan 24, 2026
Dave Sparks PCCA Chief Executive Officer

PCCA and Eagle have recognized outstanding employees in their North American operations during recent annual celebrations. Read More »

NCPA urges Senate action after House passes Medicare Part D PBM reform

A. L. Lopez | Jan 26, 2026
Kristen Riddle, PharmD | President

The National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) has responded to the U.S. House of Representatives’ recent passage of a spending bill that contains provisions aimed at reforming pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) practices within Medicare Part... Read More »

PhRMA CEO Ubl: 340B is not 'improving patient access or lowering drug costs'

J. A. Adkins | Jan 26, 2026
Stephen J. Ubl, President & CEO of PhRMA

The rapid expansion of the 340B Drug Pricing Program has sparked concerns over its effectiveness in improving access or reducing costs. Read More »

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Diana Harshbarger, U.S. Representative for Tennessee's 1st District

Rep. Harshbarger calls for PBM transparency, oversight: 'It’s time to shine a light on their shady practices'

Sally Pipes, President & CEO of Pacific Research Institute

Pacific Research Institute CEO Pipes on 340B program: It 'has become a major revenue stream for large hospital systems'

Elise Shutzer, Vice President of Public Affairs at PhRMA

PhRMA launches 'Goldmine: Spa Day' campaign targeting 340B hospital drug pricing program

Ted Okon, MBA, Executive Director, Community Oncology Alliance

Community Oncology Alliance Executive Director Okon on 340B: ‘Expanding participation in a flawed program isn’t reform’

Paul Gigot, Editor-in-chief, Wall Street Journal

WSJ Editorial Board says 340B program has been exploited following North Dakota ruling

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