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August 14, 2018

Combination ICS/LABA inhalers safe to use for asthma, study confirms

Findings support FDA’s removal of black box warning for ICS/LABA combination inhalers

August 14, 2018

Icahn backs down on Cigna-Express Scripts deal

After two proxy-advisory firms recommended that shareholders back the proposed merger of Cigna and Express Scripts, billionaire activist investor Carl Icahn said Monday that he has dropped his plan to solicit votes from Cigna shareholders against the $54 billion deal.

August 13, 2018

Opioid use disorder skyrockets among pregnant women

CDC: Rates quadrupled in 15 years, more prevention, screening, and treatment needed

August 13, 2018

FDA approves first-of-its kind targeted RNA-based therapy to treat a rare disease

FDA has approved patisiran (Onpattro—Alnylam Pharmaceuticals) infusion for the treatment of peripheral nerve disease caused by hereditary transthyretin-mediated amyloidosis (hATTR) in adults. This is the first FDA-approved treatment for individuals with polyneuropathy caused by hATTR.

August 10, 2018

The number of women with OUD at labor and delivery quadrupled from 1999-2014

A new CDC analysis reveals that the number of pregnant women with opioid use disorder (OUD) at labor and delivery more than quadrupled from 1999 to 2014.

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August 14, 2018

Can an app or online questionnaire alone replace services…

Historically, there’s been tension between OTC manufacturers who want access to their products to be unfettered and health professionals who would prefer that consumers have access to help that…

Retiring pharmacy giant gets a shout-out from Capitol Hill

Last week, Rep. Paul A. Gosar (R-AZ) stood on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to recognize the distinguished career of his constituent, RADM Pamela Schweitzer, PharmD, BCACP, as she…

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July 10, 2018

APhA Seeks Candidates for the 2019 APhA Election

Interested candidates must submit the online application by October 1, 2018

July 9, 2018

APhA Partners with Walmart on Opioids Training Program for Pharmacists

Walmart, Sam’s Club pharmacists to participate in online program

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