Regulatory shifts, workforce demand and vaccine momentum shape today’s pharmacy news

February 19, 2026

1. FDA to drop 2-study requirement, eyes broader OTC access Full story

2. How supply chain discipline is fueling pharmacy growth at IU Health Full story

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4. 10 hospitals, health systems seeking pharmacy leaders Full story

5. CVS launches $5M pharmacy scholarship in Louisiana Full story

6. Drug costs rise, shortages persist and 340B scrutiny grows. How Vernon Memorial Healthcare aligns procurement here.

 

7. R1 RCM sells 340B referral capture business Full story

8. Novel C. diff vaccine shows promise Full story

9. Mayo Clinic, Merck partner on AI-powered drug discovery Full story

10. Former Optum director found guilty in $1.2M fraud scheme against company Full story

11. NIH director named acting CDC chief amid leadership shake-ups Full story

 

12. As specialty pharmacy grows, billing complexity is fueling denials. What leaders must address now here.

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