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FDA to announce tougher standards for a vaccine that make it unlikely one will be cleared by Election Day

FDA will likely soon issue guidance on stricter standards for an emergency use authorization (EUA) of a COVID-19 vaccine in an effort to enhance transparency and strengthen public trust. Doing so could make it more challenging for any vaccine candidate to be cleared prior to Election Day on November 3, experts say.

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APhA Board of Trustees issues statement on women in pharmacy and harassment

The APhA Board of Trustees is committed to combating behaviors that undermine any member of the pharmacy profession.

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Government watchdog finds supply shortages are harming U.S. coronavirus response

A new report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) warns that shortages of supplies and equipment are affecting the nation's COVID-19 response.

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Label changes coming to hydrochlorothiazide to warn about non-melanoma risk

In late August, FDA approved labeling changes on hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) to inform clinicians and patients about a small risk of developing non-melanoma skin cancer—basal cell skin cancer or squamous cell skin cancer—associated with the use of HCTZ. At the same time, FDA is encouraging patients to protect their skin from the sun.

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Study finds vast redundancy in OTC sinonasal medications

Sinonasal products make up one of the most popular categories in the U.S. OTC drug market. But too many product choices can confuse patients trying to select the right medication for their ailments.

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September 3, 2020

During this Pandemic, It’s Time to Expand Children’s Access to…

My op-ed that follows first appeared on September 2, 2020, edition of Morning Consult. I’m sharing it in this space to highlight how APhA keeps fighting for pharmacists and their patients during the…

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August 24, 2020

You’ve still got time to nominate your inspirational colleagues…

We’re still accepting nominations for the APhA Annual Awards and Honors Program, the most comprehensive recognition program in the pharmacy profession. The deadline for nominations is September 1, so…

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September 21, 2020

Women in pharmacy face intolerable levels of harassment and intimidation

We want to make this clear right off the bat: APhA is steadfastly opposed to sexism, racism, discrimination, harassment, and intimidation – implicit or explicit – and we are committed to combatting behaviors that undermine any member of our profession.

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September 14, 2020

APhA Names Antonio Ciaccia Senior Advisor for Disruptive Innovation and Practice Transformation

The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) announced today that it has named Antonio Ciaccia, Chief Strategy Officer of 3 Axis Advisors, as APhA’s Senior Advisor for Disruptive Innovation and Practice Transformation. This addition will supercharge the association’s efforts to disrupt our broken payment models and drive the profession of pharmacy forward. Antonio begins his duties immediately.

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