National Community Pharmacists Association announces upcoming events for pharmacy teams

Regulatory National Consumers League announces poll showing support for 340B drug pricing reform May 27, 2025

FDA mandates updated warnings on heart risks for Pfizer, Moderna vaccines May 26, 2025

Poll finds majority want pharma accountable for vaccine injuries May 26, 2025

State Issues Georgia Board issues alert on compromised drug products May 23, 2025

State Issues House passes bill targeting PBM practices affecting community pharmacies May 22, 2025

State Issues Safety tips issued by Michigan authorities for Memorial Day grilling May 21, 2025

People

CDC releases COVID-19 guidance for those with health conditions Jan 10, 2021

• Leonard named new president of the Association for Accessible Medicines
• Best in health care showcased in 2020 We Work for Health Champion Awards
• Grein: Those suffering from COVID-19 receiving experimental treatments
• APRECIA: Kimberly Bone, PharmD, named Aprecia's Vice President of Medical & Clinical Affairs

Innovation

Fifth vaccine set to enter Phase III clinical trials Jan 3, 2021

• Vaccination efforts for frontline health care workers underway following Pfizer vaccine approval
• PTCB: Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Rolls Out Advanced Certification for Experienced Pharmacy Technicians Who Have Comprehensive Knowledge and Skills
• AZD1222 vaccine meets base requirements in efficacy for preventing, treating COVID-19
• endpoint and McCreadie Group Software Integration Reduces Drug Speed to Market and Streamlines Research Pharmacy Workflows

Regulatory

Former FTC director on 340B program: ‘Drug discounts are being captured by corporate hospital systems' May 29, 2025

• Researcher on 340B: Physicians 'select patients who require more intensive pharmaceutical treatments after joining the 340B program'
• National Consumers League announces poll showing support for 340B drug pricing reform
• Doctor on Eli Lilly compounding pharmacy lawsuit: 'We are now left with very little options outside the branded medications'
• Ultimate Health Solutions founder on Patients First: 'Our healthcare system doesn't reward health'

Industry

Empower Pharmacy challenges Eli Lilly tirzepatide patent before U.S. Patent Trial and Appeal Board May 29, 2025

• Monty's Home Medical highlights benefits of tailored compounded medications
• KFF polling finds over half of all adults struggle to afford GLP-1 drugs
• NHA: Creates Partnership, Path for Accredited Immunization Training for Pharmacy Technicians Ahead of New Vaccines
• TRANQUILMONEY: Releases PharmTracker for Independent Pharmacies, Small and Medium Pharmacy Chains

Federal Issues

Fifth vaccine set to enter Phase III clinical trials Jan 3, 2021

• FDA issues emergency authorization for Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
• FDA allows state-sponsored drug importation
• AZD1222 vaccine meets base requirements in efficacy for preventing, treating COVID-19
• FDA, border patrol and ICE coordinate to target mailed contraband

State Issues

National Community Pharmacists Association announces upcoming events for pharmacy teams Jun 3, 2025

• South Dakota reports first measles case; exposure possible at urgent care centers
• South Dakota issues air quality alert due to wildfire smoke
• Michigan's LARA launches new podcast to discuss regulatory landscape
• Georgia Board issues alert on compromised drug products