The Association for Accessible Medicines (AAM) published a white paper addressing generic and biosimilar drug shortages and supply chain challenges in the US.
Generic drugs are crucial to the prescription drug market, making up more than 90% of all small molecule...
The United States has significant rural areas, with Iowa being approximately 40% rural according to recent Census data. In rural communities, pharmacies play a crucial role in the healthcare system, as 89% of Americans live within 5 miles of a community pharmacy....
The world is experiencing an increasing awareness of environmental issues and climate change, prompting individuals and organizations, including drug manufacturers and retail pharmacies, to seek ways to reduce their carbon footprint. Sustainability preferences have...
The California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) announced both loan repayment programs and scholarships will be available for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.
The California State Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) increases the number of...
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is making changes to its Medicare Part D plan, requiring plan sponsors to include all pharmacy direct and indirect remuneration (DIR) fees at the point of sale (POS). This means retroactive DIR fees, which are...
The retail pharmacy market is going through significant changes due to shifts in consumer preferences and market dynamics. The rise of eCommerce and the entry of Amazon into the pharmacy space have put pressure on traditional retail pharmacies. To stay competitive,...
Nancy Lyons discusses the role of the healthcare industry in distributing COVID-19 vaccines during the pandemic and the challenges and inequities it exposed in the healthcare system, particularly in relation to influenza vaccination. It highlights disparities in...
The FDA's proposed Prescription Medication Information (PMI) regulation aims to revamp consumer medication information, reducing prescription nonadherence and accidental misuse in the US.
The regulation would require FDA approval of prescription medication...
In a webinar titled "Breaking Barriers: Improving Health Outcomes through SDOH Screening in Community Pharmacies," a panel of experts discussed the importance of social determinants of health (SDOH) screenings and referrals in community pharmacy practice. The...