Drug approval shifts and pharmacist advocacy headline today’s pharma news
February 4, 2026

1. Amgen declines FDA request to withdraw rare disease drug Full story

2. Pharmacist groups applaud federal PBM reforms Full story

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4. Trump launches addiction recovery initiative: 5 things to know Full story

5. U of Houston adds 2 pharmacy degrees Full story

6. Pharmacy trays restocked 70% faster? See how 1 team pulled it off — here.

 

7. FDA grants priority review to breast cancer drug Full story

8. Inside a psychiatric hospital's pharmacy overhaul Full story

9. Government reopens after partial shutdown: 5 healthcare takeaways Full story

10. New York jury delivers 1st malpractice verdict against pediatric gender-affirming surgeries Full story

11. Emory raises systemwide minimum wage Full story

 

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