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Video Forum: Sheila Arquette, NASP

Video Forum: Sheila Arquette, NASP

Sheila Arquette, president and CEO of the National Association of Specialty Pharmacy, tells this week’s Video Forum about recent developments in specialty pharmacy. Among the subjects she addresses are what community pharmacies can do to raise their profile in specialty Rx, the importance of coordination across the continuum of care, the impact of biosimilars, and

NASP applauds the introduction of bipartisan legislation to reduce drug costs

NASP applauds the introduction of bipartisan legislation to reduce drug costs

WASHINGTON — This week, a bipartisan group of lawmakers in the U.S. House and Senate introduced legislation to rein in the high cost of prescription drugs and support the needs of specialty pharmacy patients living with life-altering and life-threatening specialty medical conditions. The Pharmacy DIR Reform to Reduce Senior Drug Costs Act will ensure that medication

AllianceRx Walgreens Prime renews sponsorship of web-based continuing education

AllianceRx Walgreens Prime renews sponsorship of web-based continuing education

ORLANDO, Fla. —  AllianceRx Walgreens Prime has renewed its sponsorship of accredited, web-based continuing education (CE) customized for members of the National Association of Specialty Pharmacy (NASP), which includes AllianceRx Walgreens Prime pharmacists. The CE content is accredited, managed and delivered through ProCE, a nationally recognized provider of CE for healthcare professionals. “We are proud to

Pharmacy Outlook: Sheila Arquette, NASP

Pharmacy Outlook: Sheila Arquette, NASP

In its infancy, specialty pharmacy truly was a niche industry serving a limited number of patients with a small number of high-cost, low-volume, chronic or complex conditions, such as hemophilia and Gaucher’s disease. Specialty pharmacies came into existence as a result of unmet needs. As more drugs derived from biotechnology with higher-than-average prescription prices became

NASP honors Fairview Specialty Pharmacy and Tim Safley at meeting

NASP honors Fairview Specialty Pharmacy and Tim Safley at meeting

WASHINGTON — Kicking off the seventh annual National Association of Specialty Pharmacy (NASP) meeting yesterday, NASP board of directors president, Carmine DeNardo and Sheila Arquette, NASP executive director, announced the industry’s two highly anticipated awards recognizing the best in the business of specialty pharmacy this year. NASP represents nearly 1,800 healthcare industry leaders, working on behalf of

NASP names PANTHERx Specialty Pharmacy of the Year

NASP names PANTHERx Specialty Pharmacy of the Year

WASHINGTON — Kicking off the sixth annual National Association of Specialty Pharmacy (NASP) meeting yesterday, NASP executive director, Sheila Arquette announced the industry’s two highly anticipated awards recognizing the best in the business of specialty pharmacy this year. NASP represents over 1200 healthcare industry leaders, working on behalf of retail and specialty pharmacies, drug distributors,

Congressman learns about Rx market

Congressman learns about Rx market

GREAT NECK, N.Y. — Rep. Tom Suozzi (D., N.Y.) got an education on drug cost dynamics during a tour of oncology pharmacy Onco360 here with members of the National Association of Specialty Pharmacy (NASP). Vice chairman of the Problem Solvers Caucus in the House of Representatives, Suozzi said he made the visit to learn more

NASP hails House action on retroactive Part D fees

NASP hails House action on retroactive Part D fees

WASHINGTON — The National Association of Specialty Pharmacy (NASP) has commended 54 members of the House of Representatives for urging federal agencies to eliminate retroactive Medicare Part D fees charged by big pharmacy benefit managers. The lawmakers sent a letter to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid

Rep. Tom Suozzi visits N.Y. specialty pharmacy

Rep. Tom Suozzi visits N.Y. specialty pharmacy

GREAT NECK, N.Y. — Rep. Tom Suozzi (D., N.Y.) gauged cost dynamics of the specialty pharmacy market in a tour of oncology pharmacy Onco360 here with members of the National Association of Specialty Pharmacy (NASP). Seeking insight on what’s driving skyrocketing drug costs and the impact on patients, Suozzi met with Sheila Arquette, executive director

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