NABP Supports Legislation Aimed to Protect Patients from Counterfeit Drugs and Fake Online Pharmacies

February 17, 2012 12:05 PM

Association Issues Statement of Support for Online Pharmacy Safety Act of 2011 The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy® (NABP®) has documented thousands of fake online pharmacies that endanger the lives of unsuspecting American consumers…continue »

Chance to Win an Apple iPad at APhA

February 17, 2012 12:19 PM

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To acknowledge pharmacists’ and pharmacy technicians’ efforts to set up their NABP e-Profiles in preparation…continue »

FDA Considers Whether University Health Center Vending Machine Violates Plan B Regulations

February 15, 2012 05:43 PM

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FDA is working with state officials in Pennsylvania as the agency considers whether a vending…continue »

FDA Issues Draft Guidance on Biosimilar Product Development

February 15, 2012 05:39 PM

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Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued three draft guidance documents on biosimilar product development…continue »

Oxycodone Purchases in Florida Show Steady Decline Due to New Laws, DEA Reports

February 15, 2012 05:36 PM

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Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) data illustrates a 97% decrease in oxycodone purchases by doctors in…continue »

DEA Pharmacy Diversion Awareness Conference to be Held in West Palm Beach, FL

February 15, 2012 05:35 PM

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In an effort to assist pharmacy personnel in identifying and responding to potential diversion activity,…continue »

DEA Orders Against Cardinal Health and CVS Stores in Florida Suspended Pending Hearing Outcomes

February 15, 2012 05:28 PM

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The DEA's Immediate Suspension Orders (ISO) issued at a Cardinal Health Distribution Center and two…continue »

Regulators and Stakeholders Intensify Efforts to Target Rogue Internet Drug Outlets

February 09, 2012 11:05 AM

Topics: Buying Medicine Online, Counterfeit Drugs

With prescription drug counterfeiters and illegal online drug sellers demonstrating their persistence throughout 2011, regulators…continue »

Pfizer Recalls Several Lots of Two Oral Contraceptive Products

February 09, 2012 10:58 AM

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Pfizer Inc recalled 14 lots of Lo/Ovral-28® (norgestrel and ethinyl estradiol) tablets and 14 lots…continue »

FDA Investigates Cargo Theft of Contact Lenses and Seeks Information Related to Theft

February 09, 2012 10:55 AM

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Nearly 800 packs of Ciba Vision contact lenses from three lots were stolen in a…continue »

FDA Advises Consumers to Safely Dispose of Expired Medications

February 09, 2012 10:51 AM

Topics: Medication Collection Program/Disposal

FDA advises consumers to check expiration dates on medications, and dispose of products that are…continue »

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