FDA has announced the availability of grant funds intended to support the National Consumers League (NCL) in expanding efforts to educate the public about medication adherence.

With the arrival of allergy season, FDA has a released a new video to help educate patients about safe use of medications containing acetaminophen.

Future changes to the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Certification Program will elevate PTCB’s standards for national certification and recertification, thus advancing pharmacy technician qualifications.

Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is offering two regional one-day Pharmacy Diversion Awareness Conferences in Albuquerque, NM.

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Drug Info Rounds, a series of online training videos, provides important and timely drug information to practicing clinical and community pharmacists so they can help patients make better medication decisions. In the latest Drug Info...

The Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) announced the launch of a new program designed for pharmacy technician educational institutions and training programs that provide classroom instruction, position students for employment in the evolving health care system, and prepare individuals to...

Today the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (“NABP”) and the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia entered into a settlement agreement that resolves a four-year dispute. The NABP develops and administers for its member Boards national...

With a focus on the history of state-based medical, nursing, and pharmacy regulation in the United States, the first ever Tri-Regulator Symposium will be held October 17-18, 2012, in Washington, DC. Members from NABP, the Federation of State Medical Boards...

The Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) seeks feedback on recommended changes to the PTCB Certification Program through the C.R.E.S.T. Initiative Survey by March 31, 2012. PTCB indicates in a press release that “recommendations include the creation of specialty pharmacy technician...

Incidents of counterfeit drugs containing dangerous ingredients – such as mercury, rat poison, and paint thinner – and intercepted around the world are documented in a five-part series from the Partnership for Safe Medicines (PSM). As reported by PSM, Hazim...

As part of the 50th National Poison Prevention Week, the Poison Prevention Week Council encourages consumers to use medications safely, and the campaign includes the following tips for consumers:   Follow the directions on the label when you give or...

The Arkansas Prescription Drug Summit will take place on Thursday, April 26, 2012, providing a forum for discussion about prescription drug abuse and prevention efforts in the state. Those in the fields of pharmacy, law enforcement, addiction treatment, prevention, and...

The 50-year anniversary of National Poison Prevention Week will be observed March 18 through March 24, 2012, to create national awareness about the risk of injury or death due to poisoning, including information on avoiding medication mistakes, overdose, or accidental...

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has provided a new consumer video to help parents teach their children how to use medicines safely. The video features Benjamin Ortiz, MD, a pediatrician at FDA who gives tips on how and when to teach...

The Partnership for Safe Medicines has released a guide to assist health care providers in protecting patients from counterfeit drugs and recognizing the signs that may indicate use of counterfeits. Three versions of the LEADER’s Guide – one for nurses,...

A city of liberty and innovation, Philadelphia provides an ideal setting for this year’s National Association of Boards of Pharmacy® (NABP®) 108th Annual Meeting, “State Boards of Pharmacy and NABP – Empowering Liberty with Knowledge and Responsibility.” Held May 19-22,...

US Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) has launched a new Web site developed to offer faster, simpler access to the organization’s information about the quality of drugs, foods, and dietary supplements. The redesigned Web site provides updated and expanded content, as well...

To better assist international stakeholders who seek guidance related to quality assurance and advancement of pharmacy education, the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) has established an International Services Program. As stated in a press release (PDF), “Over the past...

Resolution No. 105-5-09 Title: Board of Pharmacy Approval of Pharmacy Technician Educational and Training Programs Action: Passed Whereas, new pharmacy technician educational and training programs are being established in community colleges and trade schools across the country; and Whereas, no...