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As another Trump administration policy falls, eyes turn to Congress for DIR reform

The pharmacy community suffered another disappointment at the hands of the Trump administration when a planned end to “safe harbor” protections under the federal anti-kickback statute for the rebates prescription drug manufacturers pay to PBMs was scuttled. The ambitious proposal reportedly could not withstand fears it would increase premiums for Medicare Part D beneficiaries—a frequent PBM talking point. Advocates for direct and indirect remuneration (DIR) reform were still reeling from May’s abandonment of a CMS Medicare rule requiring all price concessions to be assessed at point of sale.

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Judge to weigh $17 billion opioid case against Johnson & Johnson

Oklahoma's $17 billion lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson and its Janssen Pharmaceuticals subsidiary is now in the hands of Cleveland County District Judge Thad Balkman.

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Novartis will make its generic EpiPen available in all U.S. pharmacies

Novartis announced on July 9 that it will make its generic prefilled epinephrine shots (Symjepi) immediately available in all U.S. pharmacies.

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Increasing MMR access in the middle of a measles outbreak

With measles cases climbing to nearly 2,000 this summer, awareness about the MMR vaccine is more significant than it has been in decades—the same goes for access.

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Appeals court upholds decision barring Trump birth-control exemptions

The Third Circuit Court of Appeals unanimously upheld a lower court decision blocking a revised set of Trump administration rules allowing employers with religious or moral objections to opt out of providing their workers with birth-control coverage.

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by Thomas E. Menighan

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July 2, 2019

Support for all the hurting pharmacists and the fight for a…

Today we offer our support to the many pharmacists who have been affected by layoffs or practice constrictions, as well as those of you whose job searches and practice changes have gotten even more…

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June 27, 2019

In support of VA pharmacists

APhA has received word that the Veterans Affairs Office of the Inspector General (OIG) released a report today, Thursday, June 27, 2019, on findings related to the practice of Department of Veterans…

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July 16, 2019

APhA Launches New Well-Being Tool to Evaluate Pharmacists’ Stress, Burnout Levels

The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) has announced that it is launching the Well-Being Index, a validated screening tool invented by the Mayo Clinic to evaluate fatigue, depression, burnout, anxiety/stress, and mental/physical quality of life. The Well-Being Index represents one of the many efforts APhA has undertaken in its commitment to address pharmacist burnout and pave the way for real opportunities to improve the well-being and resiliency of pharmacists and pharmacy personnel.

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July 11, 2019

Former APhA President Janet Engle Named ACPE Executive Director

The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) congratulates Janet P. Engle, PharmD, PhD (Hon), FAPhA, FCCP, FNAP, on being named the new Executive Director of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education. ACPE announced today that Dr. Engle will begin her new leadership role in September 2019. 

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