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September 21, 2018

Recent announcements from CVS, Amazon, could alter medication home delivery

Local pharmacies can still have a competitive edge, however

September 21, 2018

Rivaroxaban for thromboprophylaxis after hospitalization for medical illness

Researchers investigated the effect of post-discharge thromboprophylaxis in patients hospitalized for a medical illness but still at risk for venous thromboembolism upon release. The MARINER clinical trial randomized high-risk patients to a 45-day course of rivaroxaban or to placebo.

September 20, 2018

FDA approves final opioid analgesic REMS, adds immediate-release formulations for outpatient use

Agency also approves new REMS education Blueprint, changes in safety labeling

September 20, 2018

HHS awards over $1 billion to combat the opioid crisis

HHS this week awarded over $1 billion in opioid-specific grants. The awards support the agency's Five-Point Opioid Strategy, which was launched last year and enhanced this week.

September 19, 2018

FDA approves new safety measures governing the use of IR opioid analgesics

FDA announced that it has approved the final Opioid Analgesic Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS).

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September 18, 2018

Our thoughts to those affected by Florence, our thanks to the…

Heavy rain from Tropical Depression Florence is pounding the Carolinas, southwest Virginia, and southern West Virginia. Tragically, as of this writing, 32 people have lost their lives. Countless more…

Difficult patient? Try curiosity

Not long ago, I wrote about the power of questions, and how asking more questions can help you be smarter, more effective, and a more efficient communicator. Soon after, I read a very compelling…

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August 22, 2018

APhA Financial Chief Joe Janela Named 2018 Nonprofit CFO of the Year

The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) announced today that Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President, Finance and Administration, Joseph Janela was named the 2018 Nonprofit CFO of the Year.

July 10, 2018

APhA Seeks Candidates for the 2019 APhA Election

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

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