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Apr

2022

APhA addresses AMA’s inaccurate description of H.R. 7213 and viewpoints of most physicians working alongside pharmacists

Author: Renee Kalu

WASHINGTON, DC – The American Pharmacists Association released the following statement in response to an April 12, 2022, letter from the American Medical Association (AMA) to Representatives Kind and McKinley regarding H.R. 7213, the “Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act.”  

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Apr

2022

APhA releases Community Pharmacy Workplace Summit Report to address drivers impacting workplace and well-being

Author: Renee Kalu

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) is committed to facilitating meaningful dialogue between pharmacy management, pharmacy team members, and other stakeholders that results in improved workplaces, well-being, and the ability to meet ethical obligations to patient safety. 

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7

Mar

2022

New Study: Medicare could save seniors billions by fixing Part D incentives

Author: Renee Kalu

WASHINGTON, DC and BESSEMER, AL—Plan sponsors and PBMs who manage prescription drug benefits under Medicare Part D are shifting costs and risks to America’s seniors and taxpayers by artificially inflating prescription drug costs at the pharmacy counter, according to a groundbreaking new study released today.

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18

Feb

2022

APhA expresses disappointment at failed Federal Trade Commission vote to study PBMs’ anticompetitive business practices

APhA urges the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to reach a consensus to not only study, but fix the broken PBM marketplace

Author: Renee Kalu

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) issued the following statement in response to the FTC’s stalemate 2-2 vote today, which would have supported study of the competitive impact of contractual provisions, reimbursement adjustments, and other PBM practices affecting drug prices, including those practices that may disadvantage independent or specialty pharmacies.

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16

Feb

2022

APhA congratulates Robert Califf, MD, on confirmation as FDA Commissioner

Author: Renee Kalu

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) issued the following statement to congratulate Robert Califf, MD, on his confirmation to serve once again as commissioner of FDA. APhA looks forward to working with both Califf and the FDA to ensure the safety, efficacy, and security of medications for our nation’s pharmacy patients.

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