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April 14, 2026 1. 6 new drugs in shortage Full story 2. Pharmacy leaders weigh experience, NAPLEX scores during hiring process Full story 3. Procurement inconsistency grows with expansion. Strategies to enforce control without losing flexibility here. 4. White House considers…
Plus: N.C. system opens community pharmacy April 13, 2026 1. 216 active drug shortages: How 1 health system is managing Full story 2. Eli Lilly's oral GLP-1 now available at Amazon, GoodRx: 3 notes for hospitals Full story 3. Chief…
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