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This month we would like to know...
Have the security arrangements for your pharmacy been increased since the June pharmacy robbery/murders in Long Island?
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In late June, Sens. Jerry Moran (R-KS) and Jon Tester (D-MT) established the first Senate Community Pharmacy Caucus, to serve as an advocate for community pharmacy issues and as a clearinghouse of information for senators, staff, and other interested parties.
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What makes a good pharmacy? Read full article.
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FDA has approved rivaroxaban tablets, a novel, once-daily, oral anticoagulant for the prevention of DVT, which may lead to a pulmonary embolism in people undergoing knee- or hip-replacement surgery. Xarelto is the only new oral anticoagulant with FDA approval for this indication. Read full article.
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The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) is urging FDA to streamline patient medication information. In a recent letter to FDA, NACDs said FDA should expeditiously develop, adopt, and implement a "One-Document Solution." Read full article.
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Generic manufacturer Qualitest recently recalled several lots of drugs, including hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen tablets, because of a labeling mixup. Read full article.
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Passing the MTM Empowerment Act and expanding Medicare Part D coverage should be Congress's focus this session, says the National Association of Chain Drug Stores, which recently submitted a statement during a hearing of the U.S. Senate Finance Committee focusing on the financial future of Medicare and Medicaid. Read full article.
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Meetings and Events
July 22-25, 2011 NPhA Annual Convention
Atlanta
Contact:
107 Kilmayne Drive, Suite C
Cary, NC 27511
Phone: 404-262-3344
Fax: 404-262-8689
August 27-30, 2011 NACDS Pharmacy & Technology Conference
Boston
Contact:
P.O. Box 34814
Alexandria, VA 22334-0814
703-683-5678
October 6-7, 2011 NCPA Diabetes Accreditation
Standards-Practical Applications (DASPA)
Nashville, TN
Contact:
100 Daingerfield Road
Alexandria, VA 22314
800-544-7447
November 29, 2011 NACDS Foundation 13th Annual Dinner
New York, NY
Contact:
Jennifer Sargeant, Manager, Foundation Programs and Education, NACDS
703-837-4224
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