Legislation aimed at increasing oversight of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) was introduced in the U.S. Senate, with support from both parties. Read More »

The National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) has announced a series of upcoming events aimed at supporting pharmacists and pharmacy teams throughout December and into early 2026. Read More »

DC Health has released its 2025 Perinatal Health and Infant Mortality Report, which covers data from 2019 to 2023 and details trends in maternal and infant health in Washington, DC. Read More »

Mayor Muriel Bowser will officially open the new Fort Totten–Takoma segment of the Metropolitan Branch Trail (MBT) on Wednesday, November 12 at 11 a.m. The event will take place at the intersection of Whittier Street NW and Blair Road NW, near... Read More »

The National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA), Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), and Professional Compounding Centers of America (PCCA) have announced the launch of Compounding PATH for Technicians, a new program designed to... Read More »

South Dakota is marking National Rural Health Day on November 20, 2025, following a proclamation by Governor Larry Rhoden. Read More »

The National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA), the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), and PCCA have announced the launch of Compounding PATH for Technicians, a new program aimed at raising national training standards for... Read More »

The South Dakota Department of Health has reported positive outcomes from its Bright Start Nurse Home Visiting Program, which provides support to first-time pregnant women in selected counties across the state. Read More »

Mayor Muriel Bowser led a dual event in Ward 8, marking the opening of the new DC Animal Shelter at DC Village and the groundbreaking for the DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services (FEMS) and Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE)... Read More »

The Georgia Board of Pharmacy has announced that its administrative offices will not be open for in-person visits on Monday, November 10 and Tuesday, November 11. Read More »

The National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) and the Arkansas Pharmacists Association (APA) have submitted a legal brief to the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals in support of an Arkansas law that prevents companies from operating both a... Read More »

The National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA), in partnership with the University of Southern California (USC), has released a new online tool that allows the public to identify pharmacy shortage areas across the United States. Read More »

Mayor Muriel Bowser is set to lead a dual event titled “Scissors & Shovels” on Wednesday, November 5, at 11 am. Read More »

The South Dakota Department of Health has completed its statewide Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Needs Assessment, a process required every five years under the federal Title V MCH Block Grant program. Read More »

Bob Greenwood, a long-time advocate for independent community pharmacies in Iowa, has received the 2025 John W. Dargavel Medal from the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) Foundation. Read More »

South Dakota WIC services are continuing without interruption, according to the South Dakota Department of Health. Read More »

Kristen Riddle has been installed as the president of the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) for 2025-2026. Read More »

The NCPA Foundation has introduced the Rural Pharmacy Ownership Accelerator, a new 12-month virtual program aimed at preparing future pharmacy owners to establish and operate pharmacies in rural areas. Read More »

During its annual convention held in New Orleans from October 18 to 21, the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) Foundation announced the recipients of its 2025 scholarships. Read More »

Heather Lyons-Burney, a clinical associate professor and assistant director of experiential learning at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) School of Pharmacy, has been named the 2025 Outstanding Faculty Liaison of the Year by the... Read More »