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A healthcare startup just made it easier for millions of people in rural India to get the medicines they need. CureBay's acquisition of Saveo's distribution network connects 10,000 pharmacies to better supply chains across southern India.
A small Saskatchewan town honored a pharmacy that's served four generations and welcomed fresh entrepreneurs who are betting on rural community life. Unity's annual celebration proved small towns are still places where businesses thrive and newcomers put down roots.
India's government pharmacy network has saved families over $4.5 billion on essential medicines in just a few years. The program now runs 17,000 centers offering life-saving drugs at rock-bottom prices.
Scientists have identified three medicines already on pharmacy shelves that could help fight Alzheimer's, with a shingles vaccine leading the pack. The discovery could fast-track new treatments by years and save billions in development costs.
A researcher who grew up using a "pharmacy tree" in India just won a grant to test whether its compounds can fight pancreatic cancer with fewer side effects than chemotherapy. El Paso faces the highest pancreatic cancer rates in Texas, making this breakthrough research especially urgent for the local community.
At Offutt Air Force Base, 12 Red Cross volunteers handle daily pharmacy operations while providing emergency support to military families. Their work keeps medical services running smoothly and connects service members with loved ones during crises.
Getting prescription medications delivered the same day just became a reality for millions more Americans. Amazon is bringing its pharmacy service to 4,500 new cities by 2026.
Twelve Red Cross volunteers are keeping an Air Force base pharmacy running smoothly while helping military families through emergencies. Their work shows how civilian volunteers can make military life easier for thousands of service members.
A new federal law could help companies buy medicines directly from drugmakers, potentially lowering costs for millions of Americans. The reform forces pharmacy middlemen to reveal their fees and pass savings to employers.
A landmark agreement with pharmacy benefit manager Express Scripts will lower out-of-pocket drug costs for millions of Americans while bringing new revenue to community pharmacies. The changes are expected to save patients up to $7 billion over the next decade.
A landmark settlement with pharmacy giant Express Scripts will force major changes that could save Americans up to $7 billion on insulin costs over the next decade. The Federal Trade Commission says the company artificially inflated prices and blocked access to the lifesaving diabetes medication.
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A new blockchain-powered payment system is bringing instant healthcare access to 11 million South African workers locked out of traditional medical insurance. Employers load monthly credits into digital wallets that settle pharmacy payments in three seconds flat.
A major Swedish pharmacy chain now gives employees 15 minutes per workday to call friends, plan hangouts, or chat with coworkers. The "Friend Care" policy tackles Sweden's loneliness crisis while boosting workplace wellness.
A pharmacy professor developed an AI tool that predicts which heart patients will return to the hospital within 90 days with stunning accuracy. This breakthrough could help doctors prevent thousands of unnecessary hospital visits and save lives.
After a holiday weekend of negotiations, Congress is bringing back a bipartisan health care package that includes major reforms to pharmacy benefit managers and hospital billing practices. The deal, which was derailed in late 2024, could finally deliver protections that help millions of Americans afford their medications.