Vaccine approval shifts, CPO moves & rural recruiting efforts shape pharmacy today.

December 1, 2025

1. FDA floats changes to vaccine approval process: 5 notes Full story

2. Novo Nordisk seeks FDA approval of higher-dose Wegovy Full story

3. Preventable drug diversion = preventable losses. Ochsner Health's path to closing gaps in oversight here.

 

4. The 'glass half full' approach to rural pharmacy recruiting Full story

5. 9 chief pharmacy officer moves in 2025 Full story

6. Pharmacy's role in cardiology is shifting fast. 2 systems share how they're adapting, here.

 

7. West Virginia chain to sell 16 pharmacies to Walgreens Full story

8. Vaccine critic steps into No. 2 role at CDC Full story

9. Washington hospital dismisses CEO Full story

10. Merck Alzheimer's drug granted FDA fast-track designation Full story

11. CMS to pilot tech-supported care model Full story

 

12. This CMIO prioritizes decision support 'at the elbow' of care — Learn why (and how) here.

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13. Pharmacy labor costs down 96%. How leaders scaled volume without hiring here.

14. UnityPoint cut vendor sprawl with 1 shift in staffing strategy. Learn more here.

15. Mercy restructured shift oversight — and saved millions. Their workforce overhaul: here.

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

 

 

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