Now available On-Demand REGISTER NOW An estimated 1.1 million people in the United States are living with HIV. As more patients require specialty pharmacist care, this places additional pressure on the pharmacist to meet the needs of the growing population, as well as demonstrating to payers, PBMS, manufacturers, and accreditation organizations [...]
An important reminders for our patients that family health history is the ultimate low tech tool (and the first genetic test) allowing people to understand their predispositions to various diseases. By knowing and acting on their family history, our patients can reduce their disease risk and actually change family health history for future generations. Learn [...]
September is National Preparedness Month, when all Americans are encouraged to focus on preparing for emergencies, including making plans to protect their health. There are many reasons to prepare your health for an emergency. They start with your family and friends and extend to your neighbors and community at large. But most Americans don't have supplies [...]
Distributed via the CDC Health Alert Network August 30, 2019, 0935 AM ET (9:35 AM ET) CDCHAN-00421 Summary The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is providing: 1) background information on the forms of e-cigarette products, 2) information on the multistate outbreak of severe pulmonary disease associated with using e-cigarette products (devices, liquids, refill [...]
International Overdose Awareness Day is a global event held on August 31 each year and aims to raise awareness of overdose and reduce the stigma of a drug-related death. It also acknowledges the grief felt by families and friends remembering those who have died or had a permanent injury as a result of drug overdose. [...]
August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). This annual observance highlights the efforts of healthcare professionals to protect patients of all ages against vaccine-preventable diseases through on-time vaccination. During NIAM, PPSI encourages you to ensure your patients are up to date on recommended vaccines. Research has consistently shown that healthcare professionals are the most trusted [...]
Pharmacists are responsible for many tasks, including the compliance requirements for the pharmacy. Knowledge of the regulations and insurance requirements is critical for patient safety and to keep the pharmacy out of trouble! This program will review the consequences of past unethical behavior, provide an overview of main compliance requirements, and resources to maintain compliance [...]
Headed to the NCPA 2019 Annual Convention & Expo? Cannabis and the Role of the Pharmacist Plan to Attend the PPSI Breakfast Symposium 4.0 CE hrs Saturday, October 26, 2019 7 a.m. - 12:30 p.m Marriott Marquis San Diego Salon C Ballroom Registration Fees: FREE for PPSI Supporters $299 - Healthcare Professional $50 - [...]
Podcast #13 - Now What???....The Circus Rolls On July 18, 2019 SEASON 1 EPISODE 13 Michelle J Sherman Latest Updates on the PBM/Pharmacy Reimbursement
FDA Public Hearing: Scientific Data and Information about Products Containing Cannabis or Cannabis-Derived Compounds, May 31, 2019 The Food and Drug Administration has announced a public hearing to obtain scientific data and information about the safety, manufacturing, product quality, marketing, labeling, and sale of products containing cannabis or cannabis-derived compounds. The public [...]
