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The National Community Pharmacists Association now has plenty of allies in its fight with the pharmacy benefit managers.

At the 44th annual National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners Conference, the CDC provided an updated immunization schedule that details new changes.

How are hiring trends shaping up for the future of health care?

The American Pharmacists Association annual meeting will take place March 17 to March 22 in San Antonio, Texas.

The AMA objects to pharmacy-based clinics as an access point for COVID-19 treatments.

Flip the Pharmacy announced that Parata Systems is now a national program sponsor.

Bill S.1388 would require the FTC to examine recent merger activity of PBMs and how it may be affecting patients and independent community pharmacies.

Patrick Yoder, PharmD, founder and CEO of LogicStream Health, discusses the benefits of implementing AI tools for improving drug diversion processes.

The bill was introduced by Rep. GK Butterfield (D-NC) and Rep. David McKinley (R-WV), citing challenges in receiving care for those in rural and underserved areas and pharmacist accessibility to these populations.

Patrick Yoder, PharmD, discusses the impacts of the impending ASHP guideline updates, how to build drug diversion processes, and the ways that technology can target drug diversion.

In a statement, NCPA urges the new administration to engage community pharmacies in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.

A survey from APhA reported that the majority of pharmacists plan to or have received a COVID-19 vaccine.

In a letter to President Joe Biden, ASHP and more than 50 signers called for use of federal resources and expansion of the vaccinator workforce to confront the slow ramping up of COVID-19 vaccinations.

ISMP identified the most commonly reported errors and hazards associated with the new COVID-19 vaccines.

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores and the National Forum for Heart Disease & Stroke Prevention released a video urging Americans to receive flu vaccinations.

The Department of Health and Human Services recently released a final rule requiring health insurers to disclose drug pricing and cost-sharing information

Following the 2020 election, pharmacy groups welcomed the newly elected pharmacist congressmembers and commented on pharmacy issues requiring attention from Congress.

Rutledge v. Pharmaceutical Care Management Association seeks to clarify whether states can regulate pharmacy benefit managers.

The FDA’s final rule allows the importation of certain prescription drugs from Canada under certain conditions.

Community pharmacy owner/manager respondents reported that patients’ prescriptions were transferred without permission.

NACDS is launching a nationwide awareness campaign on the importance of getting the flu vaccine this fall.

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In the letter, NCPA stated that investigations should probe problems associated with mail order prescription plans.

NACDS is urging states to provide clarity on pharmacist-provided childhood vaccinations, and enhance overall patient access to vaccines.

ASHP issued its recommended principles for the development, distribution, allocation, and oversight of an eventual COVID-19 vaccine.

NACDS is urging the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to change how pharmacy reimbursement rates are calculated for drug discount cards.

The National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) announced today its 2020 NCPA Annual Convention will be held virtually, October 18-19, 2020.

In a collaborative effort, the American Pharmacists Association and Walmart are offering free online training on opioid stewardship to all pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

In an open letter, several health organizations urged the Trump Administration and Congress to recognize pharmacists as medical providers.