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July 19, 2019

AMA Opioid Task Force releases recommendations to increase treatment access

The American Medical Association (AMA) is asking state and federal authorities to step in to help eliminate the current barriers that prevent so many patients with opioid use disorder from receiving appropriate treatment.

July 19, 2019

A peek into safe use of essential oils

Essential oils have soared in popularity. Here is a primer to help you guide your patients in their safe use.

July 19, 2019

Second opioid distributor charged over role in U.S. drug epidemic

Federal officials said Thursday that Miami-Luken, an Ohio drug wholesale distributor, and two of its former executives have been charged for their roles in the U.S. opioid crisis.

July 18, 2019

Texas pharmacists now providers in private health plans

In Texas, pharmacists can now be included in provider networks for all commercial health plans and be reimbursed for services they provide that are within their scope of practice.

July 18, 2019

Drug overdose deaths drop in U.S. for first time since 1990

U.S. drug overdose deaths last year dropped for the first time in nearly 2 decades, federal health officials reported Wednesday. According to CDC, the total number of fatal drug overdoses in the United States last year declined by about 5%.

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by Thomas E. Menighan

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July 16, 2019

Chapter Three: Behind the emotions

Note from Tom: The following is the third edition of APhA President Brad Tice's monthly guest blog.June was a month filled with the first APhA Board meeting of my presidency year; opportunities to…

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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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.

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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