Hot Topics from the Durham Medicare Rx Network Meeting

What happens when local healthcare providers, pharmacists, social workers, Medicare counselors, and community organizations come together? Better support for older adults.

At the June meeting of the Durham Medicare Rx Network, participants discussed several important issues affecting Medicare beneficiaries, including Wellcare Value Script disenrollments, changes affecting certain Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries that could mean the loss of coverage, and new programs designed to expand access to GLP-1 medications for weight loss.

Learn how these developments may impact older adults in our community and the organizations that serve them.

Senior PharmAssistJune 18, 2026

Beat the Heat: How Summer Temperatures Can Affect You and Your Medications

Whether you're cheering on the Bulls, tending your garden, or enjoying a walk on the American Tobacco Trail, Durham summers can be hot and humid. Did you know that certain medications can increase your risk of heat-related illness or become less effective when exposed to high temperatures?

Learn how to protect yourself and your prescriptions during the summer months by reading our full article.

Medication TherapySenior PharmAssistJune 18, 2026Medication, Prescription Medication, Lifestyle