Alabama Pharmaceutical Industry Newswire

Alabama loses a pharmacy a week. Ivey signs new law to help save them

Governor Kay Ivey signed a bill into law Tuesday that is aimed at helping save Alabama pharmacies. Advocates call it “one of the largest victories in the nation” against companies that control prescription drug plans. The new law prohibits Pharmacy Benefit …

Alabama governor signs pharmacy benefit manager regulation into law

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Gov. Kay Ivey signed Senate Bill 252, known as the Community Pharmacy Relief Act, into law Tuesday. The law puts new regulations on pharmacy benefit managers in an effort to keep small pharmacies across the state open for business …

Pig Kidney Removed After Historic Transplant in Alabama Woman

Opelika pharmacy owner applauds Alabama’s new PBM reform law

OPELIKA, Ala. (WTVM) - Many local pharmacies are breathing a sigh of relief. The Alabama House and Senate have passed a new law calling for pharmacy benefit managers reform. These benefit managers serve as the middlemen between pharmacies and insurance …

Protecting our community pharmacists: A necessary legislative step

In a time when healthcare access and affordability are paramount concerns for many Alabamians, the recent unanimous approval of the Community Pharmacy Relief Act by the Alabama House stands as a beacon of hope for independent pharmacies across our state. …

2025 Alabama Legislative Update: Regular Session - Week Eight

Farm Bureau Health Plan On Thursday, comprehensive legislation, sponsored by Representative David Faulkner, proposing the creation of a new type of "health plan" that would be exempt from most state and federal laws and regulations, passed the …

Alabama 2025 Legislative Report: Week Eight

The Alabama Legislature convened for Day 19 of its annual Regular Session on Tuesday, April 8 and convened in Session Wednesday and Thursday for Days 20 and 21. Thirty-four committee meeting were held during the week. The Legislature will next convene for …

For AYAs with Advanced Cancer, Study Finds Serious Communication Gaps about Their Care

April 15, 2025, by Daryl McGrath An NCI-funded study found that adolescents and young adults with advanced cancer often don't discuss their care goals with doctors until the last month of life. Credit: iStock Many adolescents and young adults (AYAs) …

POIESIS Trial Explores Navtemadlin Plus Jakafi for Myelofibrosis

Myelofibrosis, according to the Cleveland Clinic website, is a rare blood cancer in which scar tissue forms in your bone marrow. Moreover, the disease is a chronic leukemia that makes too many abnormal blood cells that eventually replace normal cells, in …

House sponsor applauds pharmacy benefit manager reform bill – ‘It will have an immediate, positive impact’

After weeks of negotiation and compromise, the Alabama Legislature finally passed legislation regulating pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) this week, sending it to Gov. Kay Ivey for her signature. Similar legislation was attempted last session but failed to …

Alabama House Passes Bill To Regulate Consumable Hemp Products

The Alabama House of Representatives has passed HB 445, a bill to regulate consumable hemp products ... More like alcohol.getty The Alabama House of Representative this week passed legislation to regulate consumable hemp goods, with supporters of the bill …

US maternal mortality rates surge 28% from 2018 to 2022

Rising maternal mortality in the United States An increase in pregnancy-related deaths has been observed in the United States between 2018 and 2022, according to a recent study published in JAMA Network Open.1 In 2015, the US maternal mortality rate was 26 …

Attorney General Miyares joins crack down on illegal Chinese e-cigarettes

RICHMOND, Va. — Twenty-nine attorneys general, including Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares, are calling on the federal government to continue its crackdown on illegal Chinese electronic cigarettes coming into the U.S. and marketing to children. “ …

Alabama Bill Rewriting Pharmacy Practice Act Clears Senate Hurdle

As detailed in our February 24, 2025 update, House Bill 123 continues the operations of the Alabama Board of Pharmacy (“the Board”) until October 1, 2026, with changes to the Board’s structure, operations, and practices. On April 1, 2025, the Bill was …

What passed in the Alabama Legislature: April 8-10, 2025

Here is a list of bills that passed in the Alabama Legislature this week. Tuesday, April 8 House HB 462, sponsored by Rep. Tashina Morris, D-Montgomery, requires the Alabama Department of Public Health to credit military-acquired education and training …

In brief: Owens & Minor invests in DT, Samsung partners with Stanford, Alabama fights PBMs

RICHMOND, Va. – Owens & Minor expects to achieve greater efficiencies for its Products & Healthcare Services business and improved customer service with new investments in technology, automation and analytics.  Initial roll out will focus on two …

House Majority Leader Stadthagen: Alabama will ‘thrive’ because of Trump’s economic policies

Alabama State House Majority Leader Scott Stadthagen is defending President Donald Trump’s economic policies when it comes to tariffs and energy. During a recent interview at a Business Council of Alabama (BCA) Legislative Issue Briefing, Stadthagen was …

Opinion | Alabama’s hemp ban is bad policy with dangerous fallout

In less than five minutes — with no debate and no amendment — Alabama lawmakers advanced a bill that could criminalize legal products, gut small businesses, and send people in need to the black market. They say it’s about safety. But HB445 is a blunt …

Alabama House passes bill that would limit CBD to minor-restricted stores, pharmacies

A bill that would heavily regulate CBD and hemp-derived products sailed through the House of Representatives on Thursday without debate despite the vote reflecting some contention on the bill. The House voted 76-15-11 to approve HB445 by Rep. Andy Whitt, R …

3rd Annual Louisiana Cann Festival Returns May 17 with International Artist Sister Nancy

The full-day plant medicine festival takes over Downtown Baton Rouge with music, education, and culture. BATON ROUGE, LA, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Louisiana Cann Festival (LCFest) returns to Downtown Baton Rouge …

CureMetrix Expands cmAngio With FDA Clearance for Version 1.6, Now Validated on Hologic & GE Platforms

CureMetrix expands FDA clearance for cmAngio to include GE Healthcare, increasing access for more women to AI-powered BAC detection in mammography. SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CureMetrix®, a global leader …

Touched by Type 1 Short Film Hannah’s Story Nominated for 2025 People’s Telly Award

ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hannah’s Story: Strength, Hope & Awareness, a short film produced by Touched by Type 1, has been officially nominated for a 2025 People’s Telly Award in the Film & Shorts …

Gary S. Williams of Williams Asset Management Recognized in Forbes' Best-In-State Wealth Advisors List for 2025

COLUMBIA , MD, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Williams Asset Management, an independent investment and financial planning firm in Howard County, Maryland, is proud to announce that its CEO and President, Gary S. Williams, CFP …

Canadian Colon Cancer Patient Turns to Mexico After Healthcare System Fails Her

Canadian Colon Cancer Patient Finds Life-Changing Treatment in Mexico After Facing Delays at Home. Tijuana’s Integrative Approach Offers New Hope. TIJUANA, MEXICO, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- When Michelin Tunor from Nova Scotia was …

D.A.W. Systems Appoints John Ketcham as Chief Revenue Officer to Accelerate Growth and Expansion

ALBANY, NY, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- D.A.W. Systems, Inc. (www.dawsystems.com), developer of the ScriptSure E-Prescribing, announces the appointment of John Ketcham as its new Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). In this role, …

Salve Strengthens North American Presence with Strategic Expansion to Support Fertility Market

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Salve; a digital health platform specializing in delivering a world class digital experience for patients going through fertility treatments, helping patients and clinics alike to …

Dr. Donald B. Brockley Celebrates 50 Years of Smiles: Marking Half a Century of Dental Excellence in Butler, PA

Honoring five decades of clinical innovation, compassionate care, and community service by one of Butler, PA’s most trusted and respected dental professionals. BUTLER, PA, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a remarkable …

Centre Technologies Appoints CFO to Support Strategic Growth Across Texas and Oklahoma

Chris McMahan joins the rapidly growing MSP, Centre Technologies, as CFO. This addition continues to boost Centre's already prominent growth across TX and OK. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Centre …

SPP Dental Partners Welcomes First Orthodontist, Expanding Support for Independent Practices

Dr. Daniel Hulme of Hulme Orthodontics Joins SPP Dental Partners, Enhancing Orthodontic Care While Empowering Private Practice Ownership. SANTA CRUZ, CA, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SPP Dental Partners, a leading Dental …

Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine launches behavioral health and leadership tracks

KANSAS CITY, MO, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an ever-evolving health care landscape, Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine is leading the way with two innovative tracks in behavioral health and …

Lap of Love Now Offers In-Home, End-of-Life Veterinary Services in North Shore, MA

Lap of Love is the nation's leading provider of in-home, veterinary hospice, euthanasia, telehospice, and pet loss support services. NORTH SHORE, MA, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice & In-Home …

Jacqueline Hess Joins Immunophotonics Board of Directors

ST. LOUIS, MO, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Immunophotonics, Inc., a clinical-stage biotech company focused on immuno-oncology, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jacqueline Hess to its Board of Directors. With over …

Patients Medical Expands Functional IV Therapy Services in NYC. Supports Immune Health, Fatigue, and Nutrient Deficiency

The expanded offerings now include personalized vitamin IV drips, nutrient IV therapy, and advanced NAD+ and glutathione infusions, under physicians care. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Patients Medical Expands …

Next Day Access Michiana: New Franchise Location

Next Day Access, a leading provider of accessibility solutions, is expanding its Indiana and Michigan outreach with the opening of Next Day Access Michiana. SOUTH BEND, IN, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Next Day Access, a …

BeneLynk Earns VETS Indexes 5 Star Employer Award for 2025

SUNRISE, FL, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BeneLynk, a national provider of social care solutions for managed care plans, proudly announces its recognition as a 2025 VETS Indexes 5 Star Employer. This marks the fifth …

A Story of Survival, A Message of Hope: Mother Pens Memoir After Son’s Triumph Over Rare Heart Condition

‘HEARTBEAT OF HOPE’ – A MEMOIR OF FAITH, FIGHT, AND A MOTHER’S UNBREAKABLE LOVE Explores the Depth of Maternal Strength and the Power of Hope Against All Odds LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- When the heart of …

The Brookbush Institute Publishes NEW Glossary Updates: 'Plyometric and Amortization Phase'

The Brookbush Institute continues to enhance education with new courses, a modern glossary, an AI Tutor, and a client program generator. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Excerpt from the glossary term: Plyometric …

Cardinal Dermatology Center Opens May 1 in Cary, NC

Launch Coincides with Skin Cancer Awareness Month CARY, NC, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- — Just in time for Skin Cancer Awareness Month, Cardinal Dermatology Center is proud to announce the grand opening of its new …

Flottweg Features Separation Solutions for Pharmaceutical, Chemical & Fermentation Processes

Visit Flottweg at the Powder & Bulk Show to learn about technology used for hygienic separation for pharmaceutical and industrial biotechnology applications. ROSEMONT, IL, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- There is an …