FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research is announcing an updated online continuing education (CE) course titled “FDA’s Role in Public Health: Drug Efficacy, Safety, Quality, and Beyond.” The course provides an overview of the FDA drug regulatory process and the science that supports the FDA mission. It includes topics such as: New drug development […]
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Study Outlines Significant Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Childhood Vaccination Rates
Childhood vaccination rates in Texas showed a sharp decline during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study published in Vaccine. The researchers used data from a statewide immunization registry to determine how immunization rates changed over a 10-year period for children at 4 age milestones: 1 month, 5 months, 16 months, and 24 months. They also […]
FDA Extends COVID Vaccine EUA for Ages 12 and Up
Today FDA extended the Emergency Use Authorization for Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 Vaccine to ages 12 and older. The updated fact sheets for providers and recipient and caregivers have been updated as well. Read More
Expert: Pharmacists Are ‘The Heroes of 2021,’ Leading the Charge on Helping to Heal Our Nation
Health care affordability and the prevention of drug abuse are critically important to the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS), making these topics the focus of a discussion led by Steven C. Anderson, FASAE, CAE, IOM, president and CEO, NACDS, during a session at the NACDS 2021 Annual Meeting. This year, Anderson noted that […]
This Saturday is Drug Take Back Day!
Watch this quick video from Miss America (and pharmacy student!) Camille Schrier reminding everyone that this Saturday, April 24 is #DEATakeBack! The DEA is holding its 20th Take Back Day on April 24th for unused prescription medications. In the last 10 years, the DEA has collected over 6,800 tons of prescription medications total during their […]
Breaking News: CDC Halts J&J Vaccine
Breaking news: Federal health agencies have called for an immediate pause in use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID19 vaccine after six clotting cases in the U.S., in which one woman has died. Nearly 7 million people in the U.S. have received Johnson & Johnson shots so far, and about 9 million more doses have […]
Coming Soon! WDCPhA Continuing Education
The WDCPhA will be sponsoring a 2 credit CE program on ‘Opioid Use and Misuse’ in the coming weeks. Please check the website and look for the announcement on the date and time for the CE! View Upcoming Events
Input Requested: Pharmacists’ Responsibilities and Rights
APhA and NASPA are requesting input from pharmacists on Pharmacist’s Fundamental Responsibilities and Rights, a guidance document outlining pharmacists’ responsibilities and workplace expectations. Virtual town halls will be held on Tuesday, April 6 and Wednesday, April 7 – Both at 5:00 pm ET. If you are unable to attend, you can email comments to wellbeing@aphanet.org. When […]
CMS Updates for Coverage & Reimbursement of COVID-19 Vaccines
CMS has released an update for coverage and reimbursement of COVID-19 vaccines, Vaccine Administration, and Cost Sharing under Medicaid, CHIP and BHP. The Fee increases to around $40 for each administration of the COVID vaccine in Medicare beginning March 15, 2021. Read More
Pharmacist and Pharmacy Technician License Renewals January 1 to February 28, 2021
Link to license renewals
