Women's health block party to launch National Women's Health Month at Arkansas State Capitol

State Issues Modified services and closures announced for DC Emancipation Day observance Apr 11, 2025

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

Regulatory FDA issues emergency authorization for Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine Dec 16, 2020

FDA Approval Pharmacy Organizations Welcome FDA Authorization of COVID Vaccine: "We Stand Ready to Serve" Dec 13, 2020

Regulatory FDA approves drug for PET scanning for prostate cancer patients Dec 4, 2020

Regulatory Southeast Asian nations may prefer China over U.S., RAND study finds Dec 2, 2020

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

CENTENE: Completes Acquisition of PANTHERx Rare Pharmacy (PANTHERx) Dec 31, 2020

• FDA issues emergency authorization for Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
• Vaccination efforts for frontline health care workers underway following Pfizer vaccine approval
• FDA approves drug for PET scanning for prostate cancer patients
• Southeast Asian nations may prefer China over U.S., RAND study finds

Industry

NHA: Creates Partnership, Path for Accredited Immunization Training for Pharmacy Technicians Ahead of New Vaccines Dec 31, 2020

• TRANQUILMONEY: Releases PharmTracker for Independent Pharmacies, Small and Medium Pharmacy Chains
• MITSUBISHI TANABE PHARMA AMERICA: Announces Initiation of Open-Label Extension Study of Oral Edaravone in ALS
• VIRTUAL PHARMA EXPO: Events Scheduled for February 24-25 & May 5-6, 2021
• APHA: Statement Following Emergency Use Authorization of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine

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

Women's health block party to launch National Women's Health Month at Arkansas State Capitol Apr 22, 2025

• NCPA releases new "Show Me" episodes about maternal vaccination programs
• NCPA reacts to Trump's drug pricing executive order targeting pharmacy benefit managers
• Arkansas law bans PBMs from pharmacy ownership to curb anti-competitive practices
• Georgia Board of Pharmacy opens renewals for pharmacy technicians