Voluntary Recall of Healthy People Co Dietary Supplements Expanded
Topics: Federal Regulations, Over-the-Counter
Healthy People Co expanded a voluntary nationwide recall of dietary supplements sold under certain brand… more »
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Federal Bill Would Prevent State Inspections of Drugs and Devices if FDA Required Inspections Completed
Topics: Federal Regulations, Inspection
Representative Brian Bilbray (R-CA) introduced a bill to the US House that would prevent states… more »
FDA Considers New Paradigm for Approval of Certain Drugs as OTC
Topics: Federal Regulations
FDA will hold a public hearing on a new paradigm the agency is considering for… more »
FDA Actions to Increase Supply of Critical Cancer Drugs in Shortage
Topics: Pharmacies
In response to the shortage of cancer drug Doxil® (doxorubicin hydrochloride liposome injection) and rapidly… more »
Seven Lots of Infants' Tylenol Oral Suspension Recalled Due to Dosing System Issue
Topics: Over-the-Counter
McNeil Consumer Healthcare has recalled seven lots of Infants’ Tylenol® Oral Suspension, 1 oz. Grape… more »
Federal Judge Rules Washington State Emergency Contraception Dispensing Requirement is Unconstitutional
Topics: Conscience Clause, Pharmacies, Pharmacists
A Washington State regulation requiring pharmacists to dispense emergency contraceptives was declared to be unconstitutional… more »
NABP Accreditation Programs Support Pharmacy and Wholesale Distributor Efforts to Provide Quality Products and Services
Topics: DMEPOS, VIPPS/Vet-VIPPS
In keeping with the Association’s mission to protect the public health, each of the NABP… more »
License Transfer Requests Show Steady, Modest Climb
Topics: License Transfer
The number of license transfer requests submitted though the NABP Electronic Licensure Transfer Program® (e-LTP®)… more »
NABP 108th Annual Meeting Welcomes Attendees to Historic Philly
Topics: Education
A city of liberty and innovation, Philadelphia provides an ideal setting for this year’s National… more »
New USP Web Site Provides Expanded Content and Enhanced Navigation
Topics: Education, Patient Safety
US Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) has launched a new Web site developed to offer faster, simpler… more »
Suspect Online Sellers Offer Drugs in Shortage, Place Patients at Risk, Study Concludes
Topics: Internet Pharmacy, Patient Safety
Of 72 drugs identified in shortage by FDA as of September 2011, 68, or 94%,… more »
Counterfeit Version of Avastin in US Distribution, FDA Warns
Topics: Counterfeit Drugs, Patient Safety
FDA is warning health care providers and patients about a counterfeit version of Avastin® 400… more »
Chance to Win an Apple iPad at APhA
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To acknowledge pharmacists’ and pharmacy technicians’ efforts to set up their NABP e-Profiles in preparation… more »
NABP Supports Legislation Aimed to Protect Patients from Counterfeit Drugs and Fake Online Pharmacies
Topics: Internet Pharmacy
Association Issues Statement of Support for Online Pharmacy Safety Act of 2011 The National Association… more »
FDA Considers Whether University Health Center Vending Machine Violates Plan B Regulations
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FDA is working with state officials in Pennsylvania as the agency considers whether a vending… more »
FDA Issues Draft Guidance on Biosimilar Product Development
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Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued three draft guidance documents on biosimilar product development… more »
Oxycodone Purchases in Florida Show Steady Decline Due to New Laws, DEA Reports
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Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) data illustrates a 97% decrease in oxycodone purchases by doctors in… more »
DEA Pharmacy Diversion Awareness Conference to be Held in West Palm Beach, FL
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In an effort to assist pharmacy personnel in identifying and responding to potential diversion activity,… more »
DEA Orders Against Cardinal Health and CVS Stores in Florida Suspended Pending Hearing Outcomes
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The DEA's Immediate Suspension Orders (ISO) issued at a Cardinal Health Distribution Center and two… more »
Regulators and Stakeholders Intensify Efforts to Target Rogue Internet Drug Outlets
Topics: Buying Medicine Online, Counterfeit Drugs
With prescription drug counterfeiters and illegal online drug sellers demonstrating their persistence throughout 2011, regulators… more »
Pfizer Recalls Several Lots of Two Oral Contraceptive Products
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Pfizer Inc recalled 14 lots of Lo/Ovral-28® (norgestrel and ethinyl estradiol) tablets and 14 lots… more »
FDA Investigates Cargo Theft of Contact Lenses and Seeks Information Related to Theft
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Nearly 800 packs of Ciba Vision contact lenses from three lots were stolen in a… more »
FDA Advises Consumers to Safely Dispose of Expired Medications
FDA advises consumers to check expiration dates on medications, and dispose of products that are… more »
Mid-Level Practitioner Controlled Substance
Topics: Controlled Substances
Originally published in the February 2012 Missouri Board of Pharmacy Newsletter. The Bureau of Narcotics and… more »
Rule Changes Effective January 20, 2012
Topics: alabama regulations
Originally published in the February 2012 Alabama State Board of Pharmacy Newsletter. 680-X-2-.22 Code of… more »
Task Force to Consider Next Steps in Fighting Illegal Internet Distribution of Medications
Topics: Internet Pharmacy
Originally published in the February 2012 NABP Newsletter An estimated 36 million Americans, or one… more »
Federal and State Governments Take Action to Stem Onslaught of Two New Classes of Synthetic Drugs
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Originally published in the February 2012 NABP Newsletter With claims of offering users a means… more »
NABP Participating with APhA to Develop Community Pharmacy Accreditation Program
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Originally published in the February 2012 NABP Newsletter NABP is partnering with the American Pharmacists… more »
PSM Honors NABP with Guardian Award for Efforts to Fight Counterfeit Medicines
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Originally published in the February 2012 NABP Newsletter. The Partnership for Safe Medicines (PSM) presented… more »
Don't Risk Missing Out on Valuable CPE Credit; Set Up Your NABP e-Profile Today
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It is projected that the majority of Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)-accredited continuing pharmacy… more »
Two Washington State Pharmacies Under Investigation for Redispensing Medications
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Federal agents are investigating two Washington State community pharmacies for allegedly redispensing used medications collected… more »
Nevada Board Makes Bath Salt Chemicals Illegal Through Emergency Order
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The Nevada State Board of Pharmacy approved an emergency order making “bath salt” chemicals Schedule… more »
DEA Provides Information Regarding Carisoprodol Prescriptions
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A Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announcement provides information regarding the scheduling of carisoprodol, effective as… more »
Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute Seeks Comment on Research Agenda
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The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) has published a Draft National Priorities for Research and… more »
2012 Survey of Pharmacy Law Now Available
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Serving as a convenient reference source for individuals seeking an overview of the state laws… more »