National Association of Specialty Pharmacy Congratulates Industry Award Winners at its Record-Breaking 2025 Annual Meeting & ExpoWashington, DC, Sept. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Association of Specialty Pharmacy (NASP) announces Industry Award winners at its record-breaking 2025 Annual Meeting & Expo in Denver, CO. The peer-nominated and reviewed industry awards are presented to the individuals and organizations that have helped to advance patient care and the practice of specialty pharmacy, as well as upheld the values of NASP over the past year. NASP congratulated the winners of the Specialty Pharmacy of the Year Award, UW Health; Specialty Pharmacist of the Year, Joshua Weber; Specialty Pharmacy Technician of the Year, Mallory Martello; Distinguished Service Award, Aleata Postell; Specialty Pharmacy Service Excellence Award, Tuan Nguyen; Strategic Channel Partner of the Year Award, Claritas Rx; Caregiver of the Year, Emily Eastman; and Manufacturer of the Year, Pfizer. “It truly takes a village to care for a specialty pharmacy patient. The diversity of our membership is unique and though not all directly interact with and care for patients, they all play a significant role in positively impacting the patient care journey. There are so many individuals and organizations that consistently go above and beyond to serve this industry and patients, and we are proud to honor and celebrate them,” said Sheila M. Arquette, RPh, President & CEO, NASP.
NASP Message to Congress: You Must Do More to Protect Safe Senior Access to Specialty Medications and Medication Services and Protect Pharmacy Market CompetitionWashington, DC, April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the full House Committee on Energy and Commerce passed H.R. 2484, legislation that is intended to improve the convenience of accessing Medicare Part D drugs for patients and their caregivers, but raises urgent concerns about Stark law protections, patient safety and fair pharmacy market competition that must be addressed before the bill further advances in the House. During the mark up, Rep. Auchincloss (D-MA) raised these important concerns to the Committee, resulting in a colloquy and the congressman securing a commitment with the bill’s sponsor to address the concerns before the bill advances. Ranking Member Pallone (D-NJ) and six other members voted against the legislation.
NASP Applauds President Trump for Efforts to Reduce Drug Pricing and Address Necessary PBM ReformsWashington, DC, April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- President Trump issued an Executive Order titled Lowering Drug Prices by Once Again Putting Americans First on Tuesday, April 15. The Executive Order called for the Administration and Congress to continue efforts from the first Trump Administration to reduce prescription drug costs. Included in the Executive Order is a plan to address the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program, including improvements in the transparency of the program and reducing negative impacts to the pharmaceutical industry. The Executive Order also calls for a review of the role of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs).
NASP Responds to FTC Findings and Reiterates Plea: Specialty Pharmacies and Their Patients Can’t Continue to Wait for PBM Reform-Related Pharmacy ProtectionsWashington, DC, Jan. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Association of Specialty Pharmacy (NASP) issued the following statement after the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) published a second interim report this week on certain PBM practices and the impact vertically integrated businesses have on access to and the affordability of medications.
The National Association of Specialty Pharmacy (NASP) Congratulates Award Winners at its Record-Breaking 2024 Annual Meeting & ExpoThe National Association of Specialty Pharmacy (NASP) announces Industry Award, Poster, and Scholarship winners at its record-breaking 2024 Annual Meeting & Expo in Nashville, TN.
National Association of Specialty Pharmacy (NASP) Welcomes New Board MembersThe National Association of Specialty Pharmacy (NASP) welcomes four new board members at its record-breaking 2024 Annual Meeting & Expo in Nashville, TN.
NASP Applauds the Senate Finance Chairman for Working to Address Unfair PBM PracticesContinues to Urge Immediate Federal Action to Support Patient Pharmacy Choice and Protect Specialty Pharmacy Businesses
National Association of Specialty Pharmacy (NASP) Welcomes New Board Chairman, New Board Members, and Congratulates Award Winners at its Record-Breaking 2023 Annual Meeting & ExpoThe National Association of Specialty Pharmacy (NASP) welcomes five new board members and announces Industry Award, Poster, and Scholarship winners at its record-breaking 2023 Annual Meeting & Expo in Grapevine, TX.
NASP Releases Agenda for its 2023 Annual Meeting & ExpoWashington, D.C., June 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Association of Specialty Pharmacy (NASP), a nonprofit organization representing all specialty pharmacy industry stakeholders, is pleased to announce the full agenda for the NASP 2023 Annual Meeting & Expo. The conference will take place September 18 - 21, 2023 at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas.
H.R. 1613 - Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid ActCongress Takes Action to Address Anticompetitive PBM Practices in the Medicaid Program
