Pharmacy organizations representing the interests of all pharmacists in the United States have released a joint set of policy recommendations critical to addressing the COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to put an enormous strain on our nation’s healthcare system and the supply of qualified healthcare providers is increasingly limited. With 90% of Americans living within 5 miles of a community pharmacy, pharmacists are positioned to […]
Pharmacy Organizations Request Flexibility on Hand Sanitizer Compounding
NASPA, along with the Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding, the American Pharmacists Association, and the National Community Pharmacists Association, sent a letter to the FDA this morning requesting clarification and flexibility related to compounding hand sanitizers and anticipating additional health emergency needs. “Our organizations welcome the opportunity to meet with FDA for regular productive and proactive […]
USP Compounding Resources for COVID19
From a USP Healthcare Quality & Safety Team email: “In light of the rapidly evolving COVID-19 pandemic, the demand for garbing and personal protective equipment (PPE) and alcohol-based hand sanitizer is expected to outpace available supply. During this pandemic, USP supports State Boards and other regulators using risk-based enforcement discretion related to the implementation of […]
Pharmacy Groups Submit Comments to FDA Regarding Prescription Drug Importation
NASPA, in collaboration with other national pharmacy groups, submitted comments opposing the FDA’s proposed rule allowing wholesale importation of prescription drugs from Canada. The joint comment letter from NASPA and other national pharmacy organizations, including the American Pharmacists Association, National Community Pharmacists Association, American Society of Consultant Pharmacists, Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy, ASHP, and […]
Pharmacy Groups Urge “Fundamental Reshaping” of Healthcare Vertical Merger Policy
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (Feb. 26, 2020) – The Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding, American Pharmacists Association, American Society of Consultant Pharmacists, National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations, and National Community Pharmacists Association collectively urged “reinvigorated and reimagined antitrust enforcement policy” in joint comments submitted today to the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice Antitrust Division. […]
Pharmacy Groups Unite to Fight PBMs in Landmark Supreme Court Case
Alexandria, VA (February 21, 2020) – The National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) and the Arkansas Pharmacists Association (APA), along with the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) and the National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations (NASPA), announced today they will file an amicus curiae brief with the Supreme Court of the United States in support of a […]