Pharmacists call for Patient Access to Pharmacy Act to pass

Pharmacists are 'not doctors': AMA urges rethink on expanded scope in Tasmania

Subsidised training for pharmacists so they can treat more conditions has been announced by the Tasmanian government, but not all agree with the plan.

Pharmacists call for Patient Access to Pharmacy Act to pass

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)---On Monday, pharmacists from across New York State were urging lawmakers to pass a bill that they say will help them stay in business. That bill is called the Patient Access to Pharmacy Act, sponsored by Senator James Skoufis. https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5939 "We just saw the news about a week or two ago that 185 Rite Aid Pharmacies in New York are closing," said Skoufis. "We are seeing a lot of our co…

Stone Reviews the Pharmacy Benefit Manager Bill

There is tremendous concern at the state level about the future of the small pharmacies that serve the rural communities. A recent measure addressed the issue which passed both the Iowa House and Senate. Representative Henry Stone who is the House Majority Whip explained the purpose of the bill. https://kiow.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/2025/05/Stone-Pharm-1.wav Stone says that this unnecessarily raised prices on prescription drugs. https://k…

Insights from a Pharmacy Times Peer Exchange: Real-World Outcomes and Supportive Care

Pharmacists compare real-world practice data with clinical trial results and discuss supportive care options for patients.