Associations News

Here are highlights from the most recent ASH meeting.

A delay in AMP implementation, prompt pay for Medicare Part D claims, and e-pedigree are among the major issues addressed at the NCPA legislative show.

John Gans tallks candidly about his role at APhA, his departure from APhA and other timely matters affecting the future of pharmacy.

The American Pharmacists Association has already put in place plans for a smooth transition to a new chief executive officer in 2009

John Gans' announcement that he's stepping down from the position of CEO of the American Pharmacists Association stole the show at the organization's latest annual meeting

American Pharmacists Association and the NACDS Foundation launch MTM Version 2.0, an improved model for medication therapy management programs.

The National Governors Association will recommend that a cross-state cooperative pharmacist licensure system be created so that pharmacists can practice across state/territorial lines.

The GPhA annual meeting featured speakers dicussing the challenges and opportunities in the generic industry in 2008.

ASCO has updated its guidelines on deep vein thrombosis.

NCCN's new guidelines for nonsmall cell lung cancer contain new recommendations relating to drug therapy.

Researchers evaluated new approaches to managing major bleeding and clotting diseases.

From pharmacy automation to environmentally friendly drug disposal solutions, many new technology products are on display at the ASHP show.

At its 2008 midyear meeting, ASHP reemphasized its intent to push for the accreditatin of technician training programs and postgraduate training of residents.

ACCP's Public and Professional Affairs Committee presented its new position paper.

The Pharmacist Services Technical Advisory Coalition has received approval for permanent mediation therapy management service CPT codes.

At its annual convention the Nation Community Pharmacy Association pushes for greater political influence, medication therapy management, and new business models.

AACP doesn't think pharmacists need to complete a residency before they can provide direct patient car

The president of the American Hospital Association told health system pharmacists that first and foremost their work has to be safety and quality, but they might think about loosening up a little on method.

After a two-month delay, the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy is again offering the North American Pharmacist Licensure Exam.

A recent resolution by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists to require postgraduate one-year residencies for all pharmacists involved in direct patient care, has long-term consequences-and brings long-term controversy.

On June 15th, the FDA issued both a drug approval and rejection for two treatments being evaluated to treat the condition in one day.

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The NACDS Marketplace Conference 2007 showcased a slew of new otcs/hbcs. A Town hall meeting discussed how to improve the front end of the pharmacy.

The American Urological Association has issued new guidlines for prostate cancer, its first update in nearly 12 years.

The publication of the National Formulary of Unofficinal Preparations along with the U.S. Pharmacopeia was essential to the transition to a new industrial age. Still, as pharmacists quickly learned, it also opened up the secret science of pharmacy to a new level of competition.

Delegates at the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy debate ePedigrees, medical errors, and Internet pharmacies

As the largest community specialty network in the country, Community Specialty Pharmacy Network is designed to provide a distrbution channel for specialty medications.

Interview with Susan Winckler from FDA, formerly with APhA, on FDA goals.

Three trials at this year's ACC meeting in New Orleans focused on pharmacotherapy effects on cardiovascular disease, one with a strong showing for medical therapy alone versus mechanical intervention.

NACDS members meet their new association leader, Steven Anderson