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February 25, 2020

FDA issues final definition of biologics that could lower insulin costs

On February 20, 2020, FDA published a final rule amending its definition of a “biological product.” The agency states that this action should make it easier to get cheaper biologics, such as insulin, on the market.

February 24, 2020

FDA clears new type of cholesterol drug

FDA has approved bempedoic acid (Nexletol—Esperion Therapeutics), a new cholesterol medicine. Taken once a day, bempedoic acid is the first oral non-statin approved in nearly 20 years. The drug is viewed as an alternative for millions of patients who are unable to take or do not respond to statins.

February 21, 2020

Ensuring products are safe for patients with celiac disease and gluten allergies

Patients with celiac disease or other gluten-related disorders face many challenges in attempting to completely eliminate gluten from their diet. Pharmacists can help by making sure their patient’s medications, vitamins, and herbal products do not contain measurable gluten.

February 21, 2020

FDA works to ensure smooth regulatory transition of insulin and other biological products

FDA on Thursday took additional steps to increase patient access to insulin products, as well as certain other biological products set to transition regulatory pathways in March.

February 20, 2020

Through Rx-to-OTC switch, FDA approves three drugs for nonprescription use

FDA has approved three drugs for OTC use through a process called a prescription (Rx)-to-OTC switch. All three will be marketed as nonprescription drugs and will no longer be available via prescription. They are

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February 14, 2020

The Supreme Court will hear your calls for greater PBM oversight

All APhA members need to know about a crucial effort by APhA, the National Community Pharmacists Associations (NCPA), Arkansas Pharmacists Association (APA), the National Alliance of State Pharmacy…

Pharmacists are trapped in a system that threatens patient safety

If you ask me what keeps me up at night, I’d say it’s the kinds of mistakes that Ellen Gabler described in her January 31 New York Times story, “How Chaos at Chain Pharmacies Is Putting Patients at…

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February 24, 2020

APhA–APPM Announces 2020 Special Interest Groups Election Slate

The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Academy of Pharmacy Practice & Management (APhA–APPM) today announced the Special Interest Groups (SIGs) election slate for the 2019 APhA Elections. The APhA–APPM SIGs are member-driven groups focused on key areas of interest. Eight of the current 10 SIGs will hold an election in 2020.

February 21, 2020

APhA Joins Pharmacy Groups to Fight PBMs in Landmark Supreme Court Case

The National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) and the Arkansas Pharmacists Association (APA), along with the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) and the National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations (NASPA), announced today they will file an amicus curiae brief with the Supreme Court of the United States...

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