Drug shortages, GLP-1 policy shifts and FDA scrutiny top today’s news

December 29, 2025

1. 8 drugs in shortage Full story

2. What 11 pharmacy execs see for pharmacy by 2030 Full story

3. What's helping pharmacies meet payer rules + cut time-to-therapy? Find out here.

 

4. CMS shares GLP-1 model: 7 notes Full story

5. FDA questions accelerated approval for RRP therapy Full story

6. Pharmacy is fueling enterprise growth — but supply chain strain, 340B pressure, workforce gaps and access issues are keeping leaders up at night. Hear how Hackensack Meridian, MD Anderson + other top systems are staying ahead at Becker's Spring CPO Summit — apply for a complimentary badge here.

 

7. AstraZeneca lung cancer drug combo misses mark in phase 3 trial Full story

8. Advocate Health taps CVS exec as new chief marketing officer Full story

9. Tetanus cases slightly rise as childhood vaccinations decline Full story

10. 19 states, DC sue HHS over gender-affirming care restrictions Full story

11. 5 hospitals seeking CEOs Full story

 

12. Uninsured rates could spike 21%. See how Baptist, Vanderbilt + others are preparing: here.

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13. Specialty drug spend ballooning? See payer actions that reduce admissions 22% here.

14. Duke Health monitors all 1,600 beds with AI. How trust-first deployment delivers real clinical value here.

15. 8x more lab appointments. 52% higher bill pay engagement. Providence shows what digital can do here.

16. Becker’s resources don’t stop here — explore more webinars and whitepapers.

 

 

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