News View all news right arrow

Medicare, Medicaid will cover costs of future COVID-19 vaccine under new policy

In an official announcement on Wednesday, CMS said Medicare beneficiaries will receive any FDA-approved coronavirus vaccine for free. The new policy calls for providers to receive the vaccine at no cost and for Medicare to reimburse for the cost of administering the injection.

Read more

FDA approves lotion for nonprescription use to treat head lice

FDA approved on Tuesday a lotion to treat head lice for nonprescription use through a process known as a prescription-to-OTC switch. FDA originally approved ivermectin (Sklice—Arbor Pharmaceuticals) lotion, 0.5% for the treatment of head lice infestation in individuals aged 6 months and older as a prescription drug in 2012.

Read more

Pharmacy interns and techs who meet HHS requirements can administer childhood, COVID-19 vaccines

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has released guidance that expands the immunization authorities of state-licensed pharmacy interns and “qualified” pharmacy technicians during the public health emergency. Interns and techs who meet conditions set forth by HHS will not only be allowed to administer ACIP-recommended childhood vaccines (ages 3 to 18) and FDA-authorized or licensed COVID-19 vaccines and tests (ages 3 and older)—including serology tests—but they will also be granted liability coverage for these duties during the public health emergency. 

Read more

NIH halts study exploring treating COVID-19 with Lilly antibody, remdesivir

An independent panel has found that combination therapy with Gilead Science's remdesivir and Eli Lilly's antibody drug does not help hospitalized COVID-19 patients, prompting NIH to end a trial testing the intervention.

Read more

FDA approves first treatment for COVID-19

On October 22, FDA approved remdesivir (Veklury—Gilead Sciences) for the treatment of hospitalized COVID-19 patients aged 12 years and older weighing at least 40 kilograms (about 88 lbs). This is the first treatment for COVID-19 to receive FDA approval.

Read more
Pharmacy Technicians
Media/Press
Not a member? See What APhA can do for you right arrow

CEO Blog

by Scott Knoer

View all CEO blog posts right arrow

October 9, 2020

Rutledge v PCMA arguments: Thumbs up or thumbs down?

For today’s blog, I invited Ilisa Bernstein, APhA’s senior vice president for pharmacy practice and government affairs, to share her thoughts on this week’s big Supreme Court case from her…

Read more 0 comments

October 6, 2020

Today was a historic day for pharmacists and their patients

Today, after decades of pharmacy advocates fighting at the federal and state levels to gain better control of drug pricing and protect the viability of community pharmacies, the Justices of the…

Read more 0 comments

Press Releases

View all press releases right arrow

October 30, 2020

American Pharmacists Association Applauds FDA’s List of Essential Medicines and Medical Countermeasures

The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) today applauded the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s publication of a list of essential medicines, medical countermeasures, and critical inputs that are medically necessary to have available at all times in adequate amounts and dosage forms to serve patient needs.

Read more

October 28, 2020

American Pharmacists Association Announces Senior Staff Promotions

“The profession of pharmacy is at a crossroads,” said Scott J. Knoer, MS, PharmD, FASHP, Executive Vice President and CEO for the American Pharmacists Association (APhA). “This realignment of staff leadership is designed to make APhA stronger and more effective in providing services to members and delivering a bigger and better future for pharmacists.”

Read more

Why APhA?

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.

I'm here to
I'm here to:
I need help finding
I need help finding:
I'm interested in
I'm interested in:
See our member benefits Become a member today
APhA Conferences
APhA Highlights
Top pages and resources for quick access.
Practice Topics
Tools and resources to support your practice.
Geico AD II
 
Keep Up! Series

Access timely CPE designed for the busy pharmacist with the Keep Up! Series.

 

Get Started

student pharmacist ad
 
White Background

hpso_2_.png

APhA sponsored Professional Liability Insurance

Learn More

Upcoming Events
View all events right arrow

APhA-Foundation-Logo.png

Donate Now

Join or Renew your Membership
Don't miss out on all the great benefits an APhA membership has to offer. Become a member today and see what APhA can do for you.
arrow