In recent years, the healthcare industry has witnessed a significant transformation, driven by technological advancements and shifting consumer expectations. One of the most significant advancements lie in the integration of digital tools and solutions aimed at streamlining medication access and delivery. This shift holds promise,...
Disgraced FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried pleaded for access to his long-release Adderall in a late-night plea to U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan Sunday, per a CNBC report Monday (Oct. 16). The controversial trial, which is ongoing in federal court in New York, stands to decide the future...
UnitedHealth Group plans to eliminate copayments and other out-of-pocket expenses for patients on some popular drugs, including insulin and anti-overdose treatment naloxone, starting next year, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal Friday (July 15). The announcement comes when Congress is working on...
Pet retail is having a moment, with innovation and other efforts helping merchants better reach owners of dogs, cats and other household animals. The new developments show, among other things, the importance of social media — and also prescriptions — when it comes to capturing...
March 27, 2024
In recent years, the healthcare industry has witnessed a significant transformation, driven by technological advancements and shifting consumer expectations. One of the most significant advancements lie in the integration of digital tools and solutions aimed at streamlining medication access and delivery. This shift holds promise, particularly for older adults seeking convenience, accessibility and affordability in […]
May 31, 2019
Way back when, medicine used to be simple. Grind up, boil and drink a few roots here, employ a few leeches there. Pay a barber to do some bloodletting or...
September 19, 2017
Think the neighborhood pharmacy is dead and gone? There are more than 22,000 reasons to think otherwise, and Deepak Thomas, CEO of Phil, noted in the most recent edition of our...
June 18, 2024
Amazon said it has expanded its prescription drug program to include Medicare beneficiaries. Beginning Tuesday (June 18), more than 50 million enrollees in the government health insurance program are eligible for Amazon’s RxPass, a Prime member benefit that allows for affordable access to common medications, free delivery each month and the ability to connect with […]
October 16, 2023
Disgraced FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried pleaded for access to his long-release Adderall in a late-night plea to U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan Sunday, per a CNBC report Monday (Oct. 16). The controversial...
July 15, 2022
UnitedHealth Group plans to eliminate copayments and other out-of-pocket expenses for patients on some popular drugs, including insulin and anti-overdose treatment naloxone, starting next year, according to a report in...
September 12, 2018
A new study by Deutsche Bank has found that 85 percent of insured Amazon Prime members would buy prescription drugs from the eCommerce giant. In June, Amazon announced it was...
