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November 16, 2018

FDA seeks to prevent youth access to flavored tobacco products and ban menthol in cigarettes

FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb proposed Thursday having all flavored electronic nicotine delivery systems—excluding tobacco, mint, and menthol flavors—sold in age-restricted, in-person locations and with increased age verification practices for online sales.

November 15, 2018

‘Their legacy lives as time marches on’

APhA rededicates flagpole on Veterans Day

November 14, 2018

Pharmacist-led educational intervention decreases inappropriate medication prescriptions in older adults

A pharmacist-led educational intervention for older adults led to greater discontinuation of prescriptions for inappropriate medication after 6 months, compared with usual care, according to new research.

November 13, 2018

New AHA/ACC cholesterol guideline recommends use of new drugs

Guideline updates 2013 recommendation for managing cholesterol in patients

November 12, 2018

ACPE board seeking APhA appointee to fill vacancy

Deadline to submit nominations is November 26, 2018

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November 13, 2018

Technology should help you get back to treating patients

What are the obstacles to pharmacists providing patient care? I’m guessing you don’t have enough hours in your busy day to list them. One recurring theme is that pharmacists don’t have access to…

THANK YOU for a great American Pharmacists Month

BOO! Tomorrow is the last day of #APhM2018 and Halloween. Thanks to all who visited pharmacistsmonth.com, posted on social media, spoke with patients, wrote and called elected officials, hosted…

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November 16, 2018

APhA Supports New Evidenced-Based Cholesterol Management Guideline

The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) has signed on as a supporting organization for the recently released 2018 AHA/ACC Guideline on the Management of Blood Cholesterol.

November 8, 2018

APhA Rededicates Flagpole Memorial for All Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians

As we prepare to celebrate the service of our veterans, the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) is honoring all pharmacists and pharmacy technicians who have served during the Global War on Terrorism by rededicating the APhA Flagpole Memorial on Monday, November 12, during a ceremony at APhA headquarters.

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