Here are the top stories from the last week:

Industry Updates

Breaking Financial Barriers: Pharmacists as Value-Driven Health Care Providers
Pharmacists navigate reimbursement challenges while advocating for legislative support and innovative models to enhance patient care and financial sustainability. Read article »

Shields Health Solutions & Duke Health Expand Specialty Pharmacy Services
The expansion is designed to better support patients through lower costs, broader treatment options and enhanced medication management. Read article »

CVS to Reportedly Spend $20B to Upgrade U.S. Consumer Healthcare Experience
CVS Health plans to invest $20 billion over 10 years to modernize its consumer healthcare experience, focusing on tech-enabled services and interoperability. Read article »

To Combat Medication Errors, Proper Pharmacy Inventory Counts Are Essential
New products are poised to aid pharmacists in proper counting of inventory to prevent medication errors. Read article »

Targeted Screening Tools Can Increase Pneumococcal Vaccine Uptake
Implementation of the Plan-Do-Study-Act cycle in health system retail pharmacies significantly increased uptake of 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine among eligible adults. Read article »

Amazon Pharmacy Unveils New Tools for Simpler Medication Management
Caregivers can now manage medications for their loved ones, while Medicare customers can access PillPack from Amazon Pharmacy’s pre-sorted packets. Read article »

HDA Research Foundation Honors Cardinal Health’s Craig Cowman with Nexus Award
Presented annually since 1956, the Nexus Award is the healthcare distribution industry’s highest individual achievement. Read article »

Scripta Insights & RxSaveCard Team to Help Self-Insured Employers
The collaboration integrates low-cost pay options into Scripta’s Rx Navigation platform, cutting prescription costs and strengthening fiduciary compliance. Read article »

Drug, Technology & Treatment Updates

Moderna Obtains FDA OK for mNEXSPIKE COVID-19 Vaccine
The FDA has approved Moderna’s mNEXSPIKE, a new COVID-19 vaccine for adults 65 and older and individuals aged 12-64 with underlying risk factors. The vaccine is expected to be available for the 2025-2026 respiratory virus season. Read article »

Aurobindo Receives FDA OK for Generic Chantix
Aurobindo Pharma has received FDA approval for varenicline tablets, a generic version of Chantix, used as an aid for smoking cessation treatment. Read article »

Country Life Debuts Vegan Vitamin D3+K2
Country Life Vitamins has launched a new Vegan Vitamin D3+K2, which supports cardiovascular and bone health, containing MK-4 and MK-7. Read article »

Camber Launches Olmesartan Medoxomil Tablets, USP
Olmesartan medoxomil tablets, USP are indicated for the treatment of hypertension in adults and children six years of age and older, to lower blood pressure. Read article »

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