As we start a new year, it is time for us to reflect and look back on 2024’s achievements and at areas where further improvement can be made.  The past year has been particularly eventful as the new…

Online chemists should see patients’ records to prescribe medicine safely, but the burden is falling on GPs. There must be another way, says the HSSIB.

Oklahoma Attorney General can enforce penalties against pharmacy benefits managers for violations.

Attorney General authorized to impose penalties on unlicensed pharmacy benefit managers in Oklahoma.

Committees support measures for addiction treatment coverage and banning tobacco sales in pharmacies.

The Office of Professional Regulation bill (S.8588) drew detailed review: committee discussed expanding pharmacists' test‑and‑treat authority (COVID, flu, strep) and possible inclusion of HIV PEP/PrEP, technical disciplinary and fee fixes, interstate compact background checks, and a contested debate over massage practitioner registration versus licensure.

Legislators discuss House Bill 3226 aimed at improving accountability for pharmacy benefit managers

Brian Mayo supports House Bill 3226 but warns about potential fee increases for pharmacies.

The House Commerce and Consumer Affairs subcommittee reviewed an amended PBM oversight bill that would expand PBM licensure, require written agreements and reporting, add a spread-pricing disclosure to group plans, and raise per-violation fines; industry witnesses said major concerns were addressed but cautioned about audit frequency and lingering provisions.

Senate Bill 256 will prohibit brown bagging and place limits and communication requirements on white bagging of specialty drugs; the committee adopted an amendment that preserves options for cost savings while letting receiving providers opt out and requiring clearer handling and communication rules.

The GPhC plans new safeguards for online weight loss medicines, while the CCA argues that current regulations are sufficient to ensure safe prescribing and supply.

The NPA urges stricter regulations on online weight-loss jabs to protect public health, ensure safety, and uphold trust in reliable healthcare services.

The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) has called for social media companies and search engines to prioritise registered pharmacies in search results as part of efforts to tackle illegal online…

Members of a Community Pharmacy England (CPE) committee have expressed concern over possible changes to pharmacy regulation following the high-profile Jhoots pharmacy closures in 2025, meeting…

The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) has opened a consultation on proposals for registration fees to increase by 6% in 2025, followed by a further 6% increase in 2026. In an announcement…

As we start a new year, it is time for us to reflect and look back on 2024’s achievements and at areas where further improvement can be made.  The past year has been particularly eventful as the new…

The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) has said it will prioritise first inspections of online pharmacies within six months of registration, while extending this target to within 12 months for bric...

The committee advanced SB2040 (the FairRx Act), which would prohibit entities from both setting reimbursement rules and owning pharmacies; the measure cleared committee on an 8–1 vote after hours of testimony from PBM-owned chains, independent pharmacies, clinicians and TennCare, which warned of member access and fiscal impacts.

House debate on HB24-44 centered on whether allowing expanded testing and treatment in pharmacies will improve access or fragment care. Sponsors said the volunteer program increases affordable access; opponents warned of risks to patient safety, privacy, and rural clinics.

Committee considered HB2551 to regulate Pharmacy Services Administrative Organizations (PSAOs), adopted an amendment clarifying pharmacies may communicate directly with PBMs and requiring remittance pass-throughs, but after extended debate the committee voted not to pass the bill out of committee.