Hospital and health system leaders say they are placing greater emphasis on real-world experience, clinical judgment and cultural fit when evaluating pharmacist candidates, while standardized exam scores play a minimal role in hiring decisions. The North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination,…
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The FDA updated its mifepristone guidance, detailing ongoing work on a safety study and the current status of the drug’s Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy program. According to an April 8 news release, the agency said it is still collecting…
The number of active drug shortages has declined sharply since June, according to the FDA’s database. As of March 19, 76 drugs are in shortage, down from 194 in mid-June. The database is updated daily to reflect manufacturing recoveries, regulatory…
GSK, a biopharmaceutical company, has withdrawn its application to the FDA for leucovorin calcium tablets, months after the White House promoted the drug as a potential treatment for autism-related symptoms, The Wall Street Journal reported April 10. The FDA approved leucovorin last month to…
Drug shortages in the U.S. remain a persistent challenge for hospitals and pharmacies, even as new shortages fell to a 20-year low in 2025. The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists identified 89 new shortages in 2025, but 216 active shortages…
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Health systems and specialty practices are under increasing pressure to accelerate patient access to therapies. Fragmented workflows, disconnected systems and administrative work continue to slow that process. During a recent webinar hosted by Becker’s Healthcare and CoverMyMeds, leaders from CoverMyMeds…
Houghton and Hancock, Mich.-based UP Health System – Portage plans to transfer ownership of its three Portage Apothecary pharmacies to Upper Great Lakes Family Health Center. The transition includes two retail pharmacy locations and a nursing home pharmacy, according to…
Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America President and CEO Steve Ubl plans to step down at the end of 2026. Steve Ubl has led PhRMA, the largest pharmaceutical lobbying group in the country, since 2015 and will remain in the…
UNC Health Pardee will open a community pharmacy, Pardee RX, on its Brevard Campus April 14, according to a report by ABC13 News. The pharmacy will serve patients, employees and community members with prescription medications, over-the-counter products and medical supplies.…
The enterprise-grade workflow automation solution expands Plenful’s Regulatory Compliance and Revenue Optimization suite with powerful reconciliation tools, giving pharmacy, revenue cycle, and finance teams claim-level confidence to maximize recovery of missing MFP refunds. Plenful, the leading AI workflow automation platform…