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South Dakota issues air quality alert due to wildfire smoke

American Pharmacy News | May 30, 2025
Melissa Magstadt, Secretary of Health

The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) and the Department of Health (DOH) have issued an air quality alert for the state. Read More »

Michigan's LARA launches new podcast to discuss regulatory landscape

American Pharmacy News | May 28, 2025
Marlon I. Brown, DPA Director

The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) has introduced its inaugural podcast, "LARA Living Room," during the Mackinac Policy Conference. Read More »

Georgia Board issues alert on compromised drug products

American Pharmacy News | May 23, 2025
Cecil H.  Cordle Georgia Board Of Pharmacy President

The Georgia Board of Pharmacy has issued a safety alert regarding compromised drug products. Read More »

House passes bill targeting PBM practices affecting community pharmacies

American Pharmacy News | May 22, 2025
 Jeff Harrell Board President

The National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) has expressed approval following the House of Representatives' passage of a budget reconciliation bill. Read More »

Safety tips issued by Michigan authorities for Memorial Day grilling

American Pharmacy News | May 21, 2025
Marlon I. Brown, DPA Director

As Memorial Day approaches, the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) and the Bureau of Fire Services (BFS) are urging residents to prioritize safety during their celebrations, particularly when it comes to grilling. Read More »

Mena Regional Health System earns Arkansas Stroke Ready Hospital status

American Pharmacy News | May 20, 2025
Rodney Richmond Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy President

The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) has recognized Mena Regional Health System as an Arkansas Stroke Ready Hospital (ArSRH). Read More »

Bat at Great Plains Zoo tests positive for rabies; no guest exposure reported

American Pharmacy News | May 16, 2025
Melissa Magstadt, Secretary of Health

PIERRE, S.D. – The Great Plains Zoo has reported that a bat found on its premises tested positive for rabies. Read More »

Arkansas health department highlights importance of early hearing detection

American Pharmacy News | May 15, 2025
Rodney Richmond Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy President

May is Better Hearing and Speech Month, and the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) aims to raise awareness about the importance of newborn hearing tests and language development milestones in children. Read More »

NCPA comments on Trump's executive order concerning drug pricing

American Pharmacy News | May 12, 2025
 Jeff Harrell Board President

The National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) has released a statement regarding President Trump's recent executive order on Most Favored Nation drug pricing. Read More »

Arkansas Department of Health holds free MMR vaccine clinic amid measles cases

American Pharmacy News | May 9, 2025
Rodney Richmond Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy President

The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) is organizing a measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine clinic at the Don Owen Sports Complex in Conway on May 13. Read More »

NCPA urges careful consideration of pharma tariffs to prevent shortages and cost increases

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

The National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) has expressed concerns regarding potential tariffs on the pharmaceutical sector. Read More »

PCCA honors excellence in pharmacy compounding at annual awards ceremony

American Pharmacy News | May 6, 2025
Jim Smith President

PCCA held its 2025 Awards Ceremony at the CONNEXT: Canadian Compounding Conference, recognizing outstanding achievements in pharmacy compounding. Read More »

Michigan officials urge residents to check smoke alarms on Mother's Day

American Pharmacy News | May 6, 2025
Marlon I. Brown, DPA Director

As of May 5, more than 61 percent of residential fire fatalities in Michigan have involved individuals over the age of 40. Read More »

Cannabis Regulatory Agency excludes individual from Michigan's marijuana market

American Pharmacy News | May 6, 2025
Marlon I. Brown, DPA Director

The Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) has taken decisive action by permanently excluding Youssef Barakat from any employment or participation in Michigan's medical or adult-use marijuana market. Read More »

PCCA receives Texas governor's corporate champion award for community service

American Pharmacy News | May 6, 2025
Jim Smith President

Professional Compounding Centers of America (PCCA) has been awarded the 2025 Corporate Champion Award, part of the 41st Annual Governor’s Volunteer Awards. Read More »

South Dakota updates fish consumption advisories due to mercury levels

American Pharmacy News | May 5, 2025
Melissa Magstadt, Secretary of Health

The South Dakota Department of Health has issued new fish consumption advisories for 2025 following a comprehensive sampling program. Read More »

Congressional fly-in advocates for PBM reform and pharmacy access

American Pharmacy News | May 2, 2025
 Jeff Harrell Board President

Independent community pharmacy advocates gathered on Capitol Hill this week during the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) Congressional Pharmacy Fly-In. Read More »

Georgia pharmacy board warns of scam calls impersonating their officials

American Pharmacy News | Apr 30, 2025
Cecil H.  Cordle Georgia Board Of Pharmacy President

The Georgia State Board of Pharmacy has received reports about scam calls involving individuals pretending to be representatives from either the Board itself or Georgia Drugs and Narcotics (GDNA). Read More »

Cannabis Regulatory Agency files complaint against Pure Roots LLC

American Pharmacy News | Apr 30, 2025
Marlon I. Brown, DPA Director

The Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) has lodged a formal complaint against Pure Roots, LLC, also known as Forte Cannabis. Read More »

Michigan hosts skilled trades career fair offering virtual and in-person sessions

American Pharmacy News | Apr 30, 2025
Marlon I. Brown, DPA Director

Several departments from the State of Michigan, in collaboration with the MI Trades Partnership, are set to host a Skilled Trades Career Fair on May 8, 2025. Read More »

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