APhA announces 2016 board election results
The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) announced the election results for the organization’s board of trustees. Read More »
FDA issues draft guidance on COPD drug development
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) added information on using the St. George’s Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ) in its newest version of draft guidance in drug development for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Read More »
Supreme Court may review Washington pharmacy case
A federal appeals court ruled that pharmacists cannot refuse to fill prescriptions that may violate their religious beliefs. Read More »
Nominations now being accepted for American Pharmacists Association's annual awards
The American Pharmacists Association's (APhA) annual awards and honors program is set for March 24-27, 2017, and award nominations are being accepted now. Read More »
HSS provides greater transparency about health information technology
Upgraded website, plain language disclosures and frequent updates will help health care providers make informed decisions when purchasing health IT. Read More »
House passes its version of the opioid bill package
House and Senate versions must be reconciled in committee before being passed by Congress and signed into law. Read More »
2016 APhA Pinnacle Awards open to nominations
APhA seeking nominations for this year's Pinnacle Awards. Read More »
GAO recommends changes in CMS auditing process
Delays in audits and unsupported diagnoses led to overpayments. Read More »
COPD Foundation announces new president and CEO
Koppel named president while Kephart takes the CEO position. Read More »
Matrix Global CEO wants to boost use of biosimilars to increase value in health care spending
With health care spending on an upward trajectory, Alex Brill, CEO of economic policy consulting firm Matrix Global Advisors, thinks that value within the sector also must increase. Read More »
Congress examines tax code and its effects on health care
Ways and Means Committee held a hearing recently to discuss health care challenges and explore opportunities for improvement. Read More »
APhA supports National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Initiative
Consumers can safely dispose of unused prescription drugs during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Read More »
Paws for Veterans receives nearly $12,000 from APhA
APhA raised nearly $12,000 during its 2016 annual meeting and expo in March. Read More »
HHS sponsors Phase III clinical trial on broad spectrum antibiotic
Ceftobiprole to be tested for effectiveness against Gram-negative, Gram-positive and tularemia bacteria. Read More »
Citizens Against Government Waste decry ‘any willing provider’ provision
Citizens Against Government Waste continues to oppose state or federal legislation that would enact an “Any Willing Provider” provision to Medicare Part D. Read More »
FDA proposed rule could increase generic drug costs, say industry groups
Concerns expressed to FDA about possibility of price increases and conflicting labels on generic drugs. Read More »
APhA Foundation announces new Board of Directors
The new officers for the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) 2016-17 Board of Directors have been selected. Read More »
FDA approves Inflectra for IV infusion
Victims of digestive disorders, arthritis and psoriasis are one step closer to relief as of April 5, when the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Inflectra to address Crohn’s, colitis, and other chronic ailments. Read More »
New policies announced by APhA House of Delegates
The APhA (American Pharmacists Association) House of Delegates has published the report detailing the polices that were adopted at the APhA Annual Meeting and Exposition (APhA 2016) in Baltimore, Maryland. Read More »
Washington attorney comments on skyrocketing prescription drug costs
In the wake of recent scandals involving drug manufacturers such as Valeant, renewed attention has been drawn to the skyrocketing cost of prescription drugs and the attendant problem of rising health insurance costs across the U.S. Read More »
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