Today, in response to the U.S. Supreme Court recent decision in Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health Organization, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) released guidance for pharmacies that sets forth their obligations under federal civil rights laws, conflicting with some state laws, and raises concerns for our nation's pharmacies and pharmacists.

The Board of Trustees of the American Pharmacists Association announced today that Ilisa Bernstein, PharmD, JD, FAPhA, has been named Interim CEO, effective immediately. Bernstein’s appointment follows the departure of Scott Knoer, PharmD, MS, as Executive Vice-President and CEO.

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) issued the following statement to congratulate Robert Califf, MD, on his confirmation to serve once again as commissioner of FDA. APhA looks forward to working with both Califf and the FDA to ensure the safety, efficacy, and security of medications for our nation’s pharmacy patients.