AMCP changes name of foundation, appoints new board members
April 4th 2013The 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.
Sublingual immunotherapy may be effective for allergic rhinitis, JAMA reports
April 2nd 2013A review of the literature provides moderate strength evidence that sublingual immunotherapy is effective for the treatment of allergic rhinitis and asthma, according to an article published March 27 in the JAMA.
Should medical mobile apps be treated as medical devices and taxed?
March 20th 2013Health Subcommittee members of the House Committee of Energy and Commerce listened Wednesday as a group of healthcare professionals weighed-in on potential regulations and taxes of medical mobile applications during the “Health Information Technologies” hearing.
New Jersey compounding pharmacy recalls all products, fearing mold contamination
March 18th 2013Med Prep Consulting, Inc., a compounding pharmacy in Tinton Falls, NJ, is voluntarily recalling all lots of compounded products from its facility for fear of mold contamination, according to an FDA press release.