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June 21, 2018

Study finds growing support to allow pharmacists to write prescriptions

There is growing support to allow pharmacists to prescribe medications, according to a <I>British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology</I> review of a large number of studies in many countries.

June 20, 2018

CVS adds home delivery with help from U.S. Postal Service

CVS Health has reached a deal with the U.S. Postal Service to pick up prescriptions at CVS stores and bring them to customers' homes in 1 or 2 days. Customers will be charged $4.99 per delivery, which could include OTC products as well.

June 19, 2018

Bipartisan group of senators asks FDA to examine drug shortages

FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, MD, is being urged to give Congress recommendations on how deal with drug shortages across the United States. A bipartisan group of senators, led by Sens.

June 18, 2018

Watch out for inappropriate use of loop diuretics with dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers

JAPhA study: Older patients, patients on more than five medications more likely to have prescribing cascades

June 15, 2018

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Pharmacist and student pharmacist attendees tackle addiction and recovery

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June 19, 2018

What can pharmacy graduates expect now?

For those of you who crossed the stage and started your careers recently, this is a serious question. You’ve achieved something remarkable, and you’ve got a wide-open future ahead of you. You can…

Congratulations to APhA’s 2018 election winners

The votes have been counted and the results are in. We now know who will be leading APhA as our 2020–21 president—Michael D. Hogue, PharmD, FAPhA, FNAP, of Gardendale, AL. Michael has a long history…

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June 19, 2018

APhA Advocates to Trump Administration for Patients and the Value of Pharmacists

To address the rising cost of drugs and discuss the Trump Administration’s drug pricing initiatives and the “American Patients First” blueprint, U.S. Secretary Alex Azar welcomed health care providers, and representatives from patient advocate groups to join a roundtable discussion today at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, FL.

June 14, 2018

American Pharmacists Association Designates Gregory A. Fox as Treasurer

The American Pharmacists Association Board of Trustees today announced the appointment of Gregory A. Fox, BSPharm, as Association Treasurer. Fox, of Carmel, IN., will serve as Treasurer-Designate until his term officially begins on January 1, 2019. During this transition time, he will work with current Treasurer Tery Baskin, PharmD, FAPhA, and APhA staff to gain a full understanding of APhA’s budget, financial operations, and issues.

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APhA is the leading advocate for the pharmacy profession and a driving force in creating opportunities for pharmacists to play a key role in integrated patient care, and ensuring the profession is recognized as essential in optimal medication use. We strive to make your job as a pharmacist easier, by providing the latest industry news, continuing education and professional development opportunities, practice tools, and more, so that you can focus on caring for your patients.