The National Association of Chain Drug Stores is urging the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to codify reimbursement of pharmacies for COVID-19 tests at the same rate as physicians.
The 139-year-old trade organization has a new logo, tagline and brand narrative meant to reflect its full scope, which now includes consumer medical devices alongside OTC medicines and dietary supplements.
The Association for Accessible Medicines is highlighting to the Senate Finance Committee the factors that contributed to the resiliency of the generic drug supply chain throughout the COVID-19 crisis.
Among other new prescribing and dispensing powers, MN SF 13 also expands Minnesota pharmacists' vaccine authority to allow for the administration of an FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available.
Perry Antelman, CEO of Abacus Health Products, spoke with DSN about his company’s decision to partner with the Arthritis Foundation to help during the COVID-19 pandemic.