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November 3, 2011
On Monday, President Obama signed an executive order directing FDA to take steps to curtail prescription drug shortages. Highlighting the potential serious and growing threat to public health, the order focuses on getting manufacturers to provide FDA advance notice of shortages, accelerating FDA…
October 27, 2011
APhA announced yesterday that we’ll be working with our colleagues at the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy to develop a program for community pharmacy accreditation. Leading that project is Tom Temple, who's retiring from the Iowa Pharmacy Association. We’re fortunate to be working with…
October 25, 2011
Recently, some high-profile, controversial comments were made regarding automated dispensing technology and the role of community pharmacists.
On the surface, it may seem that comparing an automated machine with a real, live human is just about efficiency. But these comments are just one piece of a…
October 25, 2011
Are you innovative? Do you influence the care patients receive in a health system through quality initiatives? You’re invited!
A new initiative announced by the CMS Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation is accepting applications for the Innovation Advisors Program from providers in health…
October 19, 2011
I had the pleasure of visiting the pharmacy team—both pharmacists and pharmacy technicians—at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) last week to celebrate American Pharmacists Month (APhM). CDR Gary West and LTC Aatif Sheikh lead this group of dedicated individuals as they provide…
October 13, 2011
American Pharmacists Month (APhM) is in full swing, and I can’t believe how fast it’s going! In past posts, I’ve told you about APhA’s media and community outreach activities. But we cannot forget the activities APhA is conducting for its own staff throughout the month. To recognize APhA staff, who…
September 28, 2011
In a recent post, I discussed APhA’s goals and activities on the media side of American Pharmacists Month (APhM). I hope you found the messaging points useful and were inspired by the activities we have started to plan! While reaching out to the public at large, through the media, with our message…
September 23, 2011
It’s hard to believe, but American Pharmacists Month (APhM) is here again—right around the corner. The APhA staff has been hard at work creating activities and celebrations to make sure that pharmacists are recognized for their hard work and dedication.
One of the main goals and areas of interest…
September 16, 2011
We have many friends in our continued efforts to raise public awareness and improve public health with higher immunization rates. Today, we read a blog post from Dr. Bill Schaffner, President of the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases and a physician leader, which calls for collaboration…
September 15, 2011
I spent August 24 and 25 at the University of Tennessee (UT) campus in Memphis to attend the dedication of its new pharmacy building. At the invitation of Dean Dick Gourley, I addressed several hundred students during the Dean’s Hour on August 24. In the evening, I had the pleasure of joining Dick…