By now, many of you are aware of a cyberattack that has affected Change Healthcare’s ability to communicate with pharmacies. Change Healthcare is a technology company used by many pharmacies; their technology helps pharmacies know how much to charge consumers at the pharmacy counter. As a result of this, many pharmacies throughout America could not transmit insurance claims for their patients.

WASHINGTON - Our pharmacy organizations are deeply concerned about FDA’s recent authorization of a state drug importation program, which could open the door for harmful and counterfeit drugs to enter our nation’s drug supply, with no evidence that this will result in cost savings for our patients.

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, The American Society for Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP) and the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) announced a partnership beginning January 1, 2024, to build a professional development program for recertification of Board-Certified Geriatric Pharmacists (BCGP) by the Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS).