News tagged disaster-response

DEA Guidance Regarding Information Pharmacists May Provide on CS II Prescriptions

October 2, 2013 5:05 PM Topics: Controlled substances and Dea

Recognizing that pharmacists are sometimes presented with prescriptions for Schedule II controlled substances that are missing information required by law, Drug Enforcement Administration provides guidance for pharmacists regarding allowed changes or additions to such prescriptions.

Nominations for 2014 NABP Annual Awards Now Being Accepted

October 2, 2013 5:00 PM

NABP invites you to nominate a colleague or board of pharmacy for a 2014 NABP award.

Safe Drug Use After a Natural Disaster

September 5, 2012 2:44 PM Topics: Patient safety, Disaster response, and Patient counseling

In the wake of Hurricane Isaac, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reminds consumers of safety tips for using medications after a natural disaster occurs. Storms, flooding, wildfires, and other natural disasters can expose medications to unsafe water or excessive heat,...

Rx Response Advises Organizations to Update Emergency Plans

June 10, 2010 10:23 AM Topics: Disaster response

In preparation for the 2010 hurricane season, Rx Response advises that organizations should ensure emergency plans are up to date. Specifically, organizations should ensure that: all organizational, emergency, and continuity plans are up to date and reflect current operating environments;...

Missouri News: Disasters Call for Heroes - Answer the Call

February 1, 2009 4:11 PM Topics: Disaster response

Published in the February 2009 Missouri Board of Pharmacy Newsletter The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Center for Emergency Response and Terrorism, announced the December 1, 2008 activation of Show-Me Response, (www.ShowMeResponse.org), an online registration program for health...

Ohio News: Health Care Professionals Needed for Disaster Response - Ohio Medical Reserve Corps

November 1, 2007 8:49 AM Topics: Disaster response

Published in the November 2007 Ohio State Board of Pharmacy Newsletter We do not know when the next disaster will occur, but when it does, Ohio Medical Reserve Corps (OMRC) volunteers are ready to respond. The landscape of emergency management...

Idaho Bioterrorism Awareness and

December 1, 2006 3:48 PM Topics: Disaster response

Published in the December 2006 Idaho Board of Pharmacy Newsletter The Idaho Bioterrorism Awareness and Preparedness Program (IBAPP) is offering continuing education (CE) opportunities for pharmacists and all of the health care workforce of Idaho, as part of a groundbreaking,...