Christine Blank

The expansion from Express Scripts offers increased reimbursement opportunities and creates an Independent Pharmacy Advisory Committee to expand the role of rural, suburban and urban pharmacies in the healthcare system.

More traditional health care coverage will begin when the U.S. public health emergency response to COVID-19 ends on May 11.

Current migraine care recommendations do not reflect recent advances in the scientific understanding of migraine disease.

As trusted source of information for parents, pharmacists are a key part of the plan to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine to newly eligible children.

Walmart filed a pre-emptive suit against 2 government agencies that are threatening to sue Walmart over its pharmacists filling opioid prescriptions.

Pharmacy organizations stress that government initiatives must include an overall plan for drug pricing, payment model, and supply chain transparency.

The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) has issued nearly 50,000 “passports,” or temporary licenses, for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

Pharmacies and pharmacists can help the rapid deployment of COVID-19 vaccines when available, NACDS said. 

Apotex Corp is voluntarily recalling all lots of metformin hydrochloride extended-release tablets, USP 500 mg, within expiry to retail level.

CMS is reducing insulin copays for seniors who are eligible for Medicare via an executive order from President Donald Trump.

Months after FDA said it was investigating the carcinogenic ingredient NDMA in metformin products, the agency’s testing has found elevated levels of NDMA in extended release metformin, but not in the immediate release formulation. 

A new guidance from the US Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) paves the way for pharmacists nationwide to administer coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) tests.

Community pharmacies are ideally positioned to support reopening efforts and recovery plans amid the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. 

Purdue University College of Pharmacy in West Lafayette, Indiana, helped its students graduate in record time this spring.

The current pandemic could lead to heightened demand for retail pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. 

The FDA recently added famotidine to its list of drug shortages.

Americans are increasingly concerned about drug shortages due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, according to a new survey by prescription savings service SingleCare.

Guidance includes recommendations for pharmacies providing COVID-19 testing, vaccinations.

Expanding COVID-19 testing is "a critical component in our nation's efforts to reduce the number of cases, ease burdens on our over-utilized hospitals and clinics, and protect the safety of our communities," the Pharmacists for Healthier Lives coalition said.

Facing disruptions in medical mask supplies, some hospital staff are re-using masks and using alternative types, according to a new survey.

Concerns about adequate protection from COVID-19 have led to several efforts from chain pharmacies to keep pharmacy staff and employees safe.

CVS Caremark’s new quantity limits will not affect members who are already receiving these medications for their approved uses.

Insurers, physicians, and others are advising patients with chronic conditions to ensure they have more than enough medication on hand. 

Walgreens, CVS Health, and Target said they will start providing coronavirus disease (COVID-19) testing in their parking lots.

An update on how COVID-19 is affecting pharmacy.

Eleven Schnuck Markets’ pharmacies will close after CVS Pharmacy’s acquisition of 110 Schnuck’s pharmacies.

The Warren County Health Department informed CVS Health that patients are considered to be at low risk, but is still taking precautions. 

President Donald Trump has signed a bill that will provide more than $8.3 billion to fight the coronavirus disease outbreak.