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South Dakota Department of Health offers free career exploration camps for students

American Pharmacy News | Oct 6, 2025
Melissa Magstadt, Secretary of Health

The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) is inviting middle and high school students to participate in Scrubs Camps and Camp Meds, programs designed to introduce young people to careers in healthcare. Read More »

Bristol Myers Squibb partners with NCPA on rural heart health pilot program

American Pharmacy News | Oct 7, 2025
 B. Douglas Hoey CEO

Bristol Myers Squibb and the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) have announced a new partnership to improve heart health in rural areas of the United States. Read More »

Independent pharmacy groups file brief supporting Iowa’s regulation of pharmacy benefit managers

American Pharmacy News | Oct 8, 2025
 B. Douglas Hoey CEO

A group of organizations representing independent pharmacies has filed a legal brief in support of Iowa's regulation of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), which is currently being challenged in federal court. Read More »

North Carolina Board of Pharmacy updates hearing date for pharmacy technician rule changes

American Pharmacy News | Oct 8, 2025
Chris Sain President

The North Carolina Board of Pharmacy (NCBOP) has announced a change in the schedule for public input on proposed amendments to rule 21 NCAC 46 .1418, which concerns health care facility pharmacy technicians. Read More »

PCCA honors pharmacists and technician for excellence at 2025 ThinkNext International Seminar

American Pharmacy News | Oct 10, 2025
Jim Smith President

PCCA recognized four individuals for their contributions to pharmacy compounding during its ThinkNext: International Seminar 2025, held October 9-11 in The Woodlands, Texas. Read More »

North Carolina Board of Pharmacy announces upcoming southeastern district election

American Pharmacy News | Oct 10, 2025
Chris Sain President

The North Carolina Board of Pharmacy is preparing for its upcoming election for the southeastern district position. Read More »

CDC accepts ACIP's COVID-19 vaccine recommendations; pharmacist protocols updated

American Pharmacy News | Oct 11, 2025
Chris Sain President

On October 6, 2025, the Acting Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) accepted recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) regarding the COVID-19 vaccine. Read More »

PCCA launches UniFlow excipient base for improved thyroid hormone compounding

American Pharmacy News | Oct 13, 2025
Dr. Emily Rhodes, Compounding Pharmacist, Member of PCCA Clinical Services

PCCA has announced the release of UniFlow, a new powder excipient base designed for compounding triturations with highly potent, low-dose active pharmaceutical ingredients such as liothyronine sodium (T3) and levothyroxine sodium (T4). Read More »

FDA removes exemption for low-value imports; all regulated products now require inspection

American Pharmacy News | Oct 14, 2025
Lenora S. Newsome, President

All products regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that are imported into the United States will now be subject to inspection, according to a new policy from US Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Read More »

NABP opens nominations for 2026 Leadership Awards recognizing pharmacy regulation leaders

American Pharmacy News | Oct 14, 2025
Lenora S. Newsome, President

Nominations are open for the 2026 National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) Leadership Awards. Read More »

HHS mandates removal of thimerosal from all US influenza vaccines

American Pharmacy News | Oct 14, 2025
Lenora S. Newsome, President

The United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced that vaccine manufacturers will be required to remove thimerosal, a mercury-based preservative, from all influenza vaccines distributed in the country. Read More »

Over 29 million affected by health care data breaches in early 2025

American Pharmacy News | Oct 14, 2025
Lenora S. Newsome, President

In the first six months of 2025, more than 29 million people were impacted by data breaches at health care organizations. Read More »

ISMP reports medication error caused by confusing 'l' with '1' on e-prescription

American Pharmacy News | Oct 14, 2025
Lenora S. Newsome, President

An incident at an outpatient pharmacy led to a patient receiving the wrong dosage strength of traZODone due to a transcription error. Read More »

FDA advises shift from animal-derived to synthetic thyroid drugs

American Pharmacy News | Oct 14, 2025
Martin A Makary M.D., M.P.H.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued guidance for health care providers to contact patients who are currently taking unapproved animal-derived thyroid medications. Read More »

FDA warns against unapproved GLP-1 drugs for weight loss

American Pharmacy News | Oct 14, 2025
Martin A. Makary Commissioner of Food and Drugs - Food and Drug Administration

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning regarding the use of unapproved versions of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist drugs, which are often used for weight loss. Read More »

FDA updates opioid pain medication labeling to clarify long-term use risks

American Pharmacy News | Oct 14, 2025
Martin A Makary M.D., M.P.H.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced new requirements for labeling opioid pain medications. Read More »

FDA introduces ‘green list’ for GLP-1 drug ingredient imports

American Pharmacy News | Oct 14, 2025
Lenora S. Newsome, President

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has created a "green list" import alert to prevent unverified glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) from entering the United States. Read More »

NCPA partners with HealthShifts to launch national pharmacy job board

American Pharmacy News | Oct 14, 2025
 B. Douglas Hoey CEO

The National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) and HealthShifts have announced a partnership to enhance career and staffing support for community pharmacies. Read More »

Pharmacy groups release guidance for state policy on pharmacist-administered vaccines

American Pharmacy News | Oct 16, 2025
 B. Douglas Hoey CEO

A coalition of 12 pharmacy organizations has released a set of guiding principles aimed at shaping state policies on vaccine administration by pharmacy personnel. Read More »

Virginia ends COVID-19 vaccine standing order for adults

American Pharmacy News | Oct 17, 2025
Caroline Juran Executive Director at Virginia Board of Pharmacy

The Virginia State Health Commissioner has rescinded the statewide standing order that allowed pharmacists to dispense and administer COVID-19 vaccines to adults without a prescription. Read More »

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