The global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for a more globally-focused health care approach. In the United States, it's evident that different patient groups experience varying health outcomes for the same conditions, emphasizing the...

Major pharmaceutical companies, including Pfizer, Sanofi, and Takeda Pharmaceutical, plan to increase prices on over 500 drugs in the U.S. in January, anticipating the Biden Administration's release of discounted prices for high-cost drugs in September.

The...

The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) was established in 1986 to provide compensation for severe adverse effects resulting from eligible vaccines, primarily aimed at addressing vaccine hesitancy sparked by concerns related to the...

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1286 into law on October 8, 2023, introducing groundbreaking requirements aimed at reducing medication errors and pharmacist fatigue. Sponsored by Assembly Member Matt Haney and supported by the California Board...

In a study presented at the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists 2023 Midyear Clinical Meeting and Exhibition, researchers from Ascension Saint Mary in Chicago, Illinois, explored the impact of a pharmacist-led medication refill management service in an...

Social media platforms, boasting approximately 3.8 billion users globally, have surged in popularity. Notably, platforms like TikTok and Instagram have evolved into crucial channels for disseminating accurate healthcare information.

Beyond their role in public...

Over 3,000 pharmacies in California have ceased flavoring medications for children, including popular ones like Tamiflu and amoxicillin, awaiting new rules from the state's Board of Pharmacy.

This change follows updated guidance from the United States Pharmacopeia,...

In a recent interview with Pharmacy Times, Cheryl Larson, president and CEO of the Midwest Business Group on Health, discussed the longstanding issues associated with pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and the ongoing reform efforts. Larson emphasized the lack of...

The Biden administration's attempt to impose limits on pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), tasked with negotiating drug prices, is facing criticism from pharmacists and independent drugstores.

The new rule, set to take effect on January 1, requires PBMs to take most...