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November 12, 2018

ACPE board seeking APhA appointee to fill vacancy

Deadline to submit nominations is November 26, 2018

November 9, 2018

ACIP meeting focused on influenza, HPV, and much more

ACIP’s next meeting is scheduled for February 27–28, 2019

November 9, 2018

Joint CDC team-based care project uses pharmacists’ patient care process

Bringing together health department and pharmacy partners in seven states

November 9, 2018

FDA approves new version of OTC metered-dose inhaler for mild asthma

FDA approved this week epinephrine inhalation aerosol bronchodilator suspension (Primatene Mist—Amphastar Pharmaceuticals) for "temporary relief for symptoms of mild, intermittent asthma." The OTC metered-dose inhaler uses hydrofluoroalkane propellants, which are permitted under current international and U.S. law.

November 8, 2018

Superbugs pose a dangerous, $65 billion threat to the U.S. health-care system

According to a new report from the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), superbug infections could cost the lives of approximately 2.4 million people in North America, Europe, and Australia over the next 30 years unless more is done to stem antibiotic resistance.

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October 26, 2018

THANK YOU for a great American Pharmacists Month

BOO! Tomorrow is the last day of #APhM2018 and Halloween. Thanks to all who visited pharmacistsmonth.com, posted on social media, spoke with patients, wrote and called elected officials, hosted…

Washington focuses on opioids but misses an opportunity to fully…

This is the penultimate week of #APhM2018, and a time in which Washington and policy makers are hoping to make a difference in the opioid crisis facing our nation. The theme of #APhM2018 is that…

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November 8, 2018

APhA Rededicates Flagpole Memorial for All Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians

As we prepare to celebrate the service of our veterans, the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) is honoring all pharmacists and pharmacy technicians who have served during the Global War on Terrorism by rededicating the APhA Flagpole Memorial on Monday, November 12, during a ceremony at APhA headquarters.

November 6, 2018

Lucinda Maine Receives Remington Honor Medal, Highest Honor in Pharmacy

Lucinda L. Maine, Ph.D., FAPhA of Arlington, VA, is the recipient of the 2019 Remington Honor Medal, the highest honor bestowed by the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) and is the profession’s highest recognition

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