Active drug shortages in the U.S. rose for the second consecutive quarter in 2026, reaching 223 in the first quarter, according to a recent report from the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. Meanwhile, the FDA’s own database — which uses…
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Oshkosh-based Ascension Wisconsin will open two community pharmacies in summer 2026, according to a May 5 report from WBAY. The pharmacies will be located at Ascension NE Wisconsin – Mercy Hospital and the Ascension NE Wisconsin – Koeller Street clinic…
The White House has released its 2026 National Drug Control Strategy, outlining a federal plan focused on overdose prevention, addiction treatment, recovery support and drug surveillance. The strategy also expands enforcement efforts targeting fentanyl trafficking and transnational criminal organizations. The…
Patients using compounded “wellness” peptides may lack reliable information on their safety and effectiveness, according to a joint white paper from ECRI and the Institute for Safe Medication Practices. The groups said many peptides promoted for muscle building, anti-aging and…
The FDA has approved Langlara, an interchangeable biosimilar to Lantus. The interchangeability designation allows pharmacists to substitute Langlara for Lantus without prescriber intervention in states that permit it, according to a May 5 news release from Lannett, which owns Langlara…
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Prior authorization remains one of the most administratively burdensome processes in healthcare and one of the most consequential. Delays in getting medications approved mean delayed therapy, patient abandonment and clinicians spending hours on paperwork instead of care. For pharmacy leaders,…
Hospitals are being urged to prepare for medication safety risks tied to large international events such as the FIFA World Cup and Olympic Games, which can drive surges in global patient volumes, according to guidance from the Institute for Safe…
Hospitals and health systems are rapidly expanding into specialty pharmacy, doubling their footprint over the past several years as they seek greater control over high-cost drug distribution and revenue streams, according to a May 5 Drug Channels report. The shift…
Pharmacy leaders are facing no shortage of opportunities, but deciding where to focus is becoming one of the hardest parts of the job. Paul Green, PharmD, director of pharmacy services at Westchester Medical Center Health Network in Valhalla, N.Y., said…
Erie, Pa.-based AHN Saint Vincent has purchased a former Rite Aid pharmacy property for $1.65 million, according to a May 4 report from the Erie Times-News. The property has been vacant since June, when Rite Aid closed its pharmacies in…