Associations News

When it comes to taking medication properly, Americans 40 and older with chronic medical conditions, on average, earn a C+, according to a patient survey commissioned by the National Community Pharmacists Association.

APhA DrugInfoLine, an online publication that provides drug-news updates to members of the American Pharmacists Association (APhA), has named Kristin W. Weitzel editor-in-chief.

Janet Silvester, former president and board member of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP), will rejoin that organization as its vice president of accreditation services.

Advocacy and education will change attitudes

FDA asks stakeholders to weigh in on solutions

Reports and presentations made during the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education’s Advancing Quality in Pharmacy Education: Charting Accreditation’s Future Conference last year are available online.

The Men’s Health Network is hoping actor Michael Douglas’ assertion that his throat cancer was caused by human papillomavirus contracted during oral sex will provoke more males to get the HPV vaccine.

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation today announced the second group of pharmacists accepted into its yearlong Faculty Scholars Program.

Forty-three members of Congress are urging the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services not to implement a new policy that prohibits independent community pharmacies from providing same-day, home delivery of diabetes testing supplies to homebound seniors.

The National Community Pharmacists Association and RxWiki, Inc. have partnered to offer pharmacists digital solutions, including website services, social media, and mobile apps to deliver medication information to patients.

Bill to advance to Senate for vote; NCPA also testifies on compounding before House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health

California Pharmacists Association urging pharmacists to support provider-status legislation (SB 493) in the California State Senate.

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores is urging a congressional panel to reject proposals that would force military families to use mail-order services to fill prescriptions.

New version includes clarifications submitted by ASHP and other stakeholders

NCPA is working with healthcare leaders in Congress to ensure development of appropriate measures

Doses and length of treatment higher than recommended

Pharmacists are becoming consultants, medication managers, and more in the coordinated care environment of ACOs

Leaders of the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) and hundreds of its members were in Washington, DC, last week for a two-day advocacy-focused conference. They hope to garner support from Congress for leveling the playing field between pharmacy benefit managers (PBM) and independent community pharmacies.

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) has joined forces with other healthcare industry leaders to raise awareness of the need for better medication adherence and to advance public policy with near-term solutions.

Legislation would create a new class of drug makers and strengthen FDA oversight

Repercussions of PBM consolidation

The new organization begins by defining its terms

Policies and procedures for implementation of changes to pharm tech certification will be released later this year

Shenandoah University, RxAlly, RealCME, and Kerr Drug to collaborate under Pfizer grant

Associations issues results of Medication Management in Care Transitions project

Ruling clears obstacles judge said were politically influenced

The Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy has changed the foundation’s name to the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy Foundation. In addition, it has elected four new members to its board of trustees, during the AMCP’s 25th annual meeting and exposition in San Diego.

The IMS report tracked impact of care on Managed Medicaid beneficiaries in Kentucky, New Jersey, New York, and Ohio since 2011 in three therapeutic areas: antipsychotics, diabetes agents, and respiratory medications

NCPA responds to CMS' final call letter for 2014 PDPs

First winners of the "Pharmacy Is Right for Me Student Innovation Challenge" are announced