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January 22, 2019

FDA takes steps to make naloxone OTC

FDA announced that it’s moving forward to remove barriers and make it easier for drug manufacturers to develop naloxone OTC. FDA Commissioner, Scott Gottlieb, MD, said the effort is part of an overall strategy to increase access to the opioid overdose antidote and reduce opioid overdose deaths.

January 22, 2019

Trump proposals could increase health costs for consumers

A new Trump administration policy proposal to be published this week in the Federal Register could result in higher costs for consumers who use brand-name prescription drugs when cheaper alternatives are available. Health insurance plans sold under the Affordable Care Act would have annual limits on consumers' out-of-pocket costs.

January 18, 2019

Infants commonly receive antibiotics for bronchiolitis when treated in EDs

New study raises a red flag about appropriate antibiotic use

January 18, 2019

Drugmakers raise prices amid shortages, recalls

Drug manufacturers have sharply increased prices of some older, low-cost prescription medicines amid supply shortages and recalls. For example, at least three sellers of the widely used blood-pressure medication valsartan have raised prices since a series of safety-related recalls of the drug by other manufacturers began in the summer of 2018.

January 17, 2019

FDA approves first generic version of vigabatrin

FDA has approved the first generic version of the anti-seizure medication vigabatrin (Sabril—Lundbeck).

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January 15, 2019

Patients need pharmacists in many practice settings

You may have seen the topic of mail-order pharmacy in the media recently. For some consumers the convenience is important, and the services these folks receive meets their needs. We know there are …

Pharmacists get a well-deserved vote of confidence in new…

If you haven’t yet, check out “Reforming America’s Healthcare System Through Choice and Competition,” a new report from the U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS), Treasury, and Labor.…

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January 9, 2019

American Pharmacists Association Announces Recipients of 2019 Professionwide Awards

The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) today announced the selection of recipients of the Professionwide Awards as part of the 2019 APhA Awards and Honors Program. Honorees will be officially recognized at the APhA Annual Meeting & Exposition in Seattle, March 22–25, 2019. The APhA Awards and Honors Program is the most comprehensive recognition program in the profession of pharmacy.

December 17, 2018

APhA–APPM Announces 2019 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 2019.

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