WellPoint NextRx pilots over-the-counter medication program with Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island

The new approval is in line with recommendations that suggest booster vaccination for older adults and patients aged 12 to 64 with at least 1 or more underlying risk factors.

As artificial intelligence evolves from a novel technology to commonplace in health care, the pharmacy industry is adapting to its challenges and opportunities.

The replacement therapy is indicated for patients 5 years and older, marking the first approval for an oral solution form of hydrocortisone.

From market pressures to regulatory framework, Eric Tichy, PharmD, MBA, BCPS, FCCP, FAST, discussed growth in the business of health-system pharmacy and the challenges it has faced.

This designation follows Hadlima’s low-concentration prefilled syringes and single-dose vials, which were designated in June 2024.

Ustekinumab is a medication used to treat and manage inflammatory conditions, including psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and inflammatory bowel disease.