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GP pharmacists in Wales to get structured induction programme

The Pharmacist

MAY 21, 2024

Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians transitioning to new roles in primary care are to be supported with a structured induction programme developed by Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW), it has said.

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2275 pharmacies have closed so far in 2024

Ramblings of a pharmacist

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Over the last several weeks, I’ve worked on a dataset of pharmacies that were active in the National Council of Prescription Drug Programs (NCPDP) database on 1/1/2024 and were no longer active on 9/1/2024. This yielded a list of 2577 pharmacies. drop in number of pharmacy locations nationwide.

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JULY 25, 2024

Back in March this year (2024) under the last UK Conservative government, plans were announced to give greater powers to pharmacy technicians, dental therapists and hygienists after two public consultations.

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Pharma Pulse 4/25/24: Advocate for Greater Pharmacy Technician Roles, Global COVID-19 Vaccines Strategic Research Report 2024 & more

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APRIL 25, 2024

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The Pharmacy Show 2024: The Ultimate Guide

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AUGUST 5, 2024

It is also free for most people working in the pharmacy industry. What to Expect in 2024 Educational Sessions: Attendees can look forward to over 150 educational sessions presented by more than 200 expert speakers across 9 theatres. This includes online advertising, digital analytics and our Ultimate Pharmacy Website.

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Tranexamic Acid Injection Added to ISMP’s List of High-Alert Medications

National Association of Boards of Pharmacy

MARCH 22, 2024

Tranexamic acid injections have been added to the Institute for Safe Medication Practices’ (ISMP’s) 2024 List of High-Alert Medications in Acute Care Settings. High-alert” medications have an increased risk of causing significant harm to patients when they are incorrectly administered.

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NASCSA Offers Free CE Credit Activity Explaining the Impact of Pharmacy-Reported PMP Data

National Association of Boards of Pharmacy

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The National Association of State Controlled Substances Authorities (NASCSA) has partnered with Talem Health to create a one-hour, on-demand continuing education (CE) activity for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to improve prescription monitoring program (PMP) data.

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Supporting Mental Health and Well-Being for Pharmacists and Pharmacy Staff

National Association of Boards of Pharmacy

JULY 28, 2023

Over the past several years, the pharmacy profession has seen concerning rates of burnout in this era’s so-called “Great Resignation.” As the 2023-2024 NABP president , I am proud to announce that my initiative will be to provide concrete resources to support mental health and well-being for pharmacists and pharmacy staff.

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FDA’s Small Dispenser DSCSA Exemption

National Association of Boards of Pharmacy

JULY 19, 2024

On June 12, 2024, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued exemptions for certain dispensers and in limited scenarios, their trading partners, from certain requirements of section 582 under the Food Drug and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) until November 27, 2026. Determine how many pharmacies are under the parent company.

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The Call That Made a Difference: Hypertension Care in Action

Flip the Pharmacy

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

August 2024 – Phone line disconnected after I introduced myself and shared that I was calling to check in about his medications July 2024 – Left voicemail June 2024 – Left voicemail … These were the notes I reviewed in patient BK’s profile as I prepared to engage him in a CPESN payor program hypertension program.

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FDA’s DSCSA Exemption for Connected Trading Partners

National Association of Boards of Pharmacy

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Full enforcement of the  Drug Supply Chain Security Act  (DSCSA) was set to begin on November 27, 2024, at the conclusion of the one-year FDA Stabilization Period. On October 10, 2024, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) issued an exemption notice for certain DSCSA requirements. We support this decision.

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Transformative Technologies Present Opportunities for Pharmacy Practice and Regulation

National Association of Boards of Pharmacy

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

In fact, the definitions of telepharmacy have expanded and changed significantly enough in recent years to warrant notable updates to The Model State Pharmacy Act and Model Rules of the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy.

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Task Force Update: NABP Initiatives Tackle Medication Errors, New Pharmacy Practice Models

National Association of Boards of Pharmacy

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

One included expanding the role of pharmacy technicians so that pharmacists can be more available to perform duties within their skillset. What’s Next for 2023-2024? In truth, our work is never truly done because the ever-evolving nature of pharmacy practice and our continued collaboration with the member boards.

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NHC Comments on Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Programs: Part C and Part D Medicare Prescription Payment Plan Model Documents

Putting Patients First Blog

APRIL 29, 2024

These beneficiaries often rely on more traditional forms of communication, like direct interactions with pharmacy technicians, pharmacists, or designated navigators or through paper inserts included in plan mailings.

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GP pharmacists in Wales to get structured induction programme

2275 pharmacies have closed so far in 2024

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Ask the experts: Should pharmacists take on more responsibility or is it a stretch too far?

Pharma Pulse 4/25/24: Advocate for Greater Pharmacy Technician Roles, Global COVID-19 Vaccines Strategic Research Report 2024 & more

The Pharmacy Show 2024: The Ultimate Guide

Tranexamic Acid Injection Added to ISMP’s List of High-Alert Medications

NASCSA Offers Free CE Credit Activity Explaining the Impact of Pharmacy-Reported PMP Data

Supporting Mental Health and Well-Being for Pharmacists and Pharmacy Staff

FDA’s Small Dispenser DSCSA Exemption

The Call That Made a Difference: Hypertension Care in Action

FDA’s DSCSA Exemption for Connected Trading Partners

Transformative Technologies Present Opportunities for Pharmacy Practice and Regulation

Task Force Update: NABP Initiatives Tackle Medication Errors, New Pharmacy Practice Models

NHC Comments on Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Programs: Part C and Part D Medicare Prescription Payment Plan Model Documents

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