Q&A: Medicare Price Negotiations Put Pharmacies, Patient Access at Risk | AAP 2025
A discussion with Douglas Hoey, RPh, MBA, CEO of NCPA, at AAP 2025.
As a Result of PBM Reform, CVS Will Close Over 20 Pharmacies in Arkansas
CVS releases a statement shortly after HB1150 was signed in Arkansas, prohibiting pharmacy benefit managers from owning pharmacies.
How LucyRx is Changing the Traditional PBM Model
LucyRx is empowering pharmacists and impacting patients’ health outcomes with its business model unlike other market-leading pharmacy benefit managers.
Executive Order to Limit PBM Control, Lower Drug Costs
The 14-section order focuses on a variety of policy changes intended to make patients’ out-of-pocket costs for prescription medications more affordable in the US.
Importance of Vaccination to Independent Pharmacy Profitability | AAP 2025
At AAP 2025, Greg Mitchell, owner of United Drug Superstore, discussed how retail pharmacies can leverage vaccine services to build long-term patient relationships.
What Pharmacists Can Learn From Disney’s Customer Service | AAP 2025
At AAP 2025, Mark Garofoli, PharmD, MBA, BCGP, CPE, CTTS, discussed how Disney’s approach to customer service can be applied in a community pharmacy setting.
Independent Pharmacies Must Expand Services to Stay Afloat | AAP 2025
At AAP 2025, Douglas Hoey, RPh, MBA, CEO of NCPA, discussed what pharmacies can do to increase revenue and avoid shutting their doors.
Inflation Reduction Act’s Impact on Independent Pharmacies | AAP 2025
At AAP 2025, Melanie Maxwell, president of AlignRx, discussed the intent, benefits and consequences of the IRA.
National Association of Attorneys General Urges Congress to Prohibit PBM-Owned Pharmacies
On behalf of 39 state and territory attorneys general, the National Association of Attorneys General issued a letter to Congress regarding major PBMs’ conflicts of interest.
Q&A: Balancing Patient Care, Compliance Amid Controlled Substance Challenges | AAP 2025
Mark Garofoli, PharmD, MBA, BCGP, CPE, CTTS, discusses effective strategies for balancing excellent patient care with strict regulations surrounding controlled substances.
LucyRx’s Role in Supporting the Pharmacist Profession
David Blair, CEO of LucyRx, joined Drug Topics to discuss the initiatives his company is conducting in support of a struggling pharmacy profession.
Q&A: Douglas Hoey on PBM Reform, Optum Rx Cost-Plus Announcement | AAP 2025
At AAP 2025, Douglas Hoey, CEO of NCPA, discussed the possibility of PBM reform under the new administration and his take on Optum Rx’s plans to introduce a cost-plus reimbursement model.
Community Pharmacies Positioned to Ensure OTC Syringe Access
In a telephone audit, researchers attempted to quantify the frequency of patient barriers when looking to purchase sterile syringes from community pharmacies for over-the-counter use.
FDA Sets Review Date for Chronic Lung Disease Therapy Brensocatib
First-in-class brensocatib has the potential to be the first approved treatment for bronchiectasis.
Pharmacists’ Expertise Can Improve Patient Outcomes in Transitions of Care
With transitions of care inclusive of multiple health care settings, each provider must play a specific role to ensure overall improved patient outcomes.
5 Questions With a Pharmacist: DeLon Canterbury From GeriatRx
DeLon Canterbury, PharmD, BCGP, discusses how his career journey led him to medication deprescribing and advocating for older adults.
Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Could Expose Pharmacies to Significant Financial Risk | AAP 2025
At the American Associated Pharmacies Annual Conference, Douglas Hoey, RPh, MBA, discussed what needs to change in the program so that it does not hurt pharmacies and patients.
Preparedness Key For Delivering Excellent Patient Care in Pharmacies | AAP 2025
A conversation with Mark Garofoli, PharmD, MBA, BCGP, CPE, CTTS, at the American Associated Pharmacies 2025 Annual Conference.
Expanding the Pharmacy: How Collaborative Practice Agreements Can Improve Patient Outcomes
Collaborative practice agreements enable pharmacists to leverage their expertise beyond traditional dispensing, but barriers continue to limit their implementation.
Navigating Legal and Billing Challenges in Pharmacists’ Clinical Services
Dae Lee, PharmD, Esq, CPBS, discusses the legal and billing challenges hindering pharmacy practices and opportunities to overcome them.
Frustration in Community Pharmacy Highlights Tainted Benefits System
David Blair, CEO of LucyRx, discusses the common challenges his clients face and how his company’s innovative model can help them overcome financial hurdles.
GLP-1s Present Profitability Challenges to Independent Pharmacies | AAP 2025
A conversation with Scott Biggs and Greg Mitchell at the American Associated Pharmacies 2025 Annual Conference.
Transform Your Pharmacy into a Thriving Community Health Hub
Ashley Keller, CPhT, hosted a session at the Total Pharmacy Solutions Summit Spring 2025 exploring the services and strategies community pharmacies can employ to make their businesses thrive.
PBM Reform Delays Continue to Negatively Impact Pharmacies | AAP 2025
A conversation with Douglas Hoey, CEO of the National Community Pharmacists Association, at the American Associated Pharmacies 2025 Annual Conference.