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United States Representative Buddy Carter Recognizes Importance of American Pharmacists Month

WASHINGTON, DC – The observance of October as American Pharmacists Month recognizes the impact that pharmacists have on improving medication use and advancing patient care throughout all practice settings within the pharmacy profession. In honor of the month, United States Representative Earl L. “Buddy” Carter, BSPharm (R-GA) took to the floor of the House of Representatives recently to promote awareness of the enhanced roles pharmacists have in today’s health care system.   “During October, we recognize the pharmacists across America who work each day to guarantee that Americans have

United States Representative Buddy Carter ‘Very Proud’ to See Pharmacists in Action on Capitol Hill

Nearly 300 Attendees Received Flu Shots and Health ScreeningsWASHINGTON, DC – On Thursday, nearly 300 people attended the 4th Annual Capitol Hill Health Fair at the Rayburn House Office Building, including Members of Congress, their staff and the general public. Attendees were able to get flu shots and health screenings, including bone density, glucose, cholesterol, blood pressure, and body composition. With millions of Americans lacking adequate access to preventative health screenings and immunizations, the Health Fair represented an opportunity for pharmacists to demonstrate their

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APhA Brings ‘Patient-Care Services’ to Capitol HillWhat:      On September 22, the American Pharmacists Association is hosting the 4th Annual Capitol Hill Health Fair   Who:       American Pharmacists Association in partnership with the Office of Representative Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA), the National Association of Chain Drug Stores, the National Community Pharmacists Association, the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, and Walgreens.   Where:   Rayburn House Office Building, located on Independence Avenue between First Street SW and South Capitol Street in

APhA: Members of Congress Advocate for the Profession in United States House of Representatives

WASHINGTON, DC – On Tuesday evening, United States Representative Buddy Carter (R-GA) and other Members of Congress took to the floor of the House of Representatives for an hour-long Special Order on pharmacy issues. Carter, the only pharmacist in Congress, expressed the urgent need for pharmacists to be recognized as health care providers. Others participating in the Special Order include Congressmen Doug Collins (R-GA), Dave Loebsack (D-IA), and Austin Scott (R-GA). Rep. Carter highlighted the fact that pharmacists’ role in patient care is much more than dispensing medication,

APhA to Bring Pharmacists’ Patient Care Services to Capitol Hill

APhA Hosting 4th Annual Health Fair on September 22WASHINGTON, DC – The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) will host its 4th Annual Capitol Hill Health Fair on September 22 as part of its advocacy and community outreach efforts in advance of American Pharmacists Month. APhA is partnering with the Office of Representative Buddy Carter (R-GA), the National Association of Chain Drug Stores, the National Community Pharmacists Association, the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, and Walgreens. Flu shots and health screenings, including bone density, glucose, cholesterol, blood

October is Celebrate American Pharmacists Month

APhA Provides Tools and Activities to Support and Celebrate the Profession of PharmacyWASHINGTON, DC – Every October is American Pharmacists Month and the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) celebrates the accomplishments of pharmacists and educates patients, the public, policy makers, and other health professionals about pharmacists’ expanding role in patient care as integral members of the health care team. The month-long observance recognizes the impact that pharmacists have on improving medication use and advancing patient care throughout all practice settings. It is a way to

APhA Celebrates National Immunization Awareness Month

APhA urges reporting and sharing of immunization recordsWASHINGTON, DC – The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) recognizes immunizations as one of the greatest public health accomplishments and supports National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM), which is observed throughout August to celebrate the benefits of vaccination and to highlight the importance of adhering to regular vaccinations for people of all ages. To get the most from immunizations, APhA recommends that patients “protect yourself, your family, and your community by keeping your immunization record up-to-date” and

APhA and Other Health Care Organizations Advocate for Public Standards

APhA works with health care organizations to advocate for biologic products adherence to USP standardsWASHINGTON, DC – The American Pharmacists Association (APhA), along with eight other health care organizations (Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy, American Society of Consultant Pharmacists, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, Biosimilars Council—A Division of the Generic Pharmaceutical Association, International Academy of Compounding Pharmacists, National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations, National Community Pharmacists Association and National Council for Prescription

APhA to Conduct Leadership Weekend for 300 Student Pharmacists, New Practitioners

Student pharmacists to visit Capitol Hill to advocate for pharmacy profession and develop their leadership skillsWASHINGTON, DC – The American Pharmacists Association Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP), with the support of Amgen, Cardinal Health, and Rite Aid, will host leadership and professional development programming this weekend in Washington, DC, for 240 student pharmacists. The schedule will kick off with 223 student pharmacists visiting 125 Congressional offices on Capitol Hill to advocate for pharmacists’ recognition as ‘providers’ in health care. To be held July 15-17,

Federal Nondiscrimination Regulation Imposes Key Requirements on Pharmacies

WASHINGTON, DC – Beginning July 18, pharmacies will be required to abide by rules that regulate discriminatory behavior and practices, such as refusing to provide adequate language assistance services to customers with limited English proficiency or refusing to dispense medications for gender transitions. Infractions under the regulation, issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and its Office of Civil Rights (OCR), could result in civil lawsuits against pharmacies.  To help pharmacists adhere to the Nondiscrimination Regulation, APhA has developed an overview of

Congressmen Kind, Young Issue Letters of Support for Pharmacists’ Legislation

WASHINGTON, DC – Representatives Todd Yong (R-IN) and Ron Kind (D-WI)  issued statements this week to the United States House of Representatives’ Ways and Means Subcommittee on Health in support of pharmacists having a larger role in health care as part of a hearing on legislation to improve and sustain the Medicare program. The Congressmen’s statements add fuel to feedback that the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) provided to the Ways and Means Subcommittee on Health earlier this month on how to improve and sustain the Medicare program. APhA referred to pharmacists as a valuable,

APhA Tells House Subcommittee How Pharmacists Can Improve Medicare Program

WASHINGTON, DC – In feedback provided recently to the United States House of Representatives’ Ways and Means Subcommittee on Health related to a hearing on legislation to improve and sustain the Medicare program, the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) cited pharmacists as a valuable, but often overlooked, member of the health care team. “While a total solution will take everyone working together -- including health care stakeholders, patients, and government -- pharmacists, as the medication experts and health care professionals many patients see the most, are an underutilized

United States House of Representatives Approves Opioid Bill Package

WASHINGTON, DC – This week the United States House of Representatives passed a bipartisan package of bills designed to fight America's growing epidemic of opioid abuse and misuse. The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) worked closely with House staff and committees to identify ways that pharmacists and other members of the health care team can help meet the needs of patients as well as address the crisis facing families, communities and our Nation. The bill package includes provisions to fund efforts that increase the development of interoperable prescription drug monitoring

APhA House of Delegates Adopt Policy to Guide Labeling and Measurement of Oral Liquid Medications

APhA Policy Supports Center for Disease Control and Prevention InitiativeWASHINGTON, DC – The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) House of Delegates voted to adopt new policy on the labeling and measurement of oral liquid medications at the recently completed APhA Annual Meeting in Baltimore Maryland. More than 300 delegates voted on the policy, which would support moving away from outdated dosing cups and teaspoons in favor of oral syringes and cups that measure only in the metric system (milliliter –mL) as the standard for prescribing and measuring all oral liquid medications.

APhA Supports CDC’s Efforts to Improve Patient Safety For Those Living With Chronic Pain

CDC Guidelines Offer Recommendations for Prescribers Treating Adults with Chronic PainWASHINGTON, DC – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released final guideline s today that provide recommendations for prescribers with a goal of improved care and safety of patients being treated for  chronic pain. The guidelines target primary care clinicians who are prescribing opioids for chronic pain outside of active cancer treatment, palliative care, and end-of-life care. In addition, the guidelines promote

United States Senate Approves ‘Lock-In’ Amendment

APhA Encouraged By Steps Toward Safer Drug UsageWASHINGTON, DC - The United States Senate  approved an amendment Wednesday that gives Medicare Part D plans the authority to require at-risk beneficiaries to use a single prescriber and pharmacy for frequently abused drugs. The Medicare “lock-in” provision, sponsored by Ohio Senators Pat Toomey (R-PA), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Rob Portman (R-OH) and Tim Kaine (D-VA), is a part of a larger prescription drug abuse bill known as the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act. The bipartisan bill aims to curb the opioid abuse epidemic through

APhA Foundation Launches Patient Self-Management Solutions

Delivering high quality, customized healthcare that empowers people to take control of their health.ATLANTA, GA—Today at the Institute for HealthCare Consumerism Forum, the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Foundation launches its new Patient Self-Management (PSM) Solutions, a proven model that can reduce overall cost of care by approximately $1,000 per person with diabetes per year, improve health outcomes and increase patient satisfaction. Driving employee wellness is a key strategic imperative for most organizations. From increasing the number of days on the job to reducing the

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