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August 29, 2018

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NIH begins clinical trial of live, attenuated Zika vaccine

NIH
Vaccinations have begun in a first-in-human trial of an experimental live, attenuated Zika virus vaccine developed by scientists at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health. READ MORE

FDA acts to mitigate EpiPen shortages

Drug Store News
The Food and Drug Administration took additional action to mitigate shortages of EpiPen, or epinephrine, auto-injectors by extending the expiration date of specific lots of 0.3 milligram products marketed by Mylan by four months beyond the labeled expiration date. READ MORE

AREA & ASSOCIATION NEWS

Upcoming AzPA Events

The Arizona Pharmacy Association Continuing Education Department is committed in offering high quality, innovative, and appropriate educational opportunities that meet or exceed professional standards for excellence in programming, safety and participant/audience amenities for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in the state of Arizona.

For additional information or to register for a program, please click on the program title.

Date	Event
September 8, 2018	AzPA Immunization Certificate Training Program
September 29-30, 2018	AzPA Immunization Certificate Training Program
September 15, 2018	AzPA Fall Conference
October 13, 2018	APhA MTM Certificate Program
November 9, 2018	AzPA Anticoagulation Certificate Program
December 8, 2018 Live Webinar Date*	AzPA Pain Management Certificate Program *Program includes 26.5 hour home study
December 15, 2018	AzPA Psychiatric Certificate Program

Not an AzPA Member?
Support your profession by becoming a member of the Arizona Pharmacy Association. Members receive a discounted rate to participate in high-quality Continuing Education Programs, ensures we have the necessary resources to protect and advance our profession and your scope of practice, and allows you to serve on a volunteer committee and run for a position on our Board of Directors. For additional information on Membership, please click here.

Arizona Pharmacists

AZPA

Need Pharmacy Business Solutions?

The NCPA 2018 Annual Convention is where you’ll discover ideas, from enhanced services to business processes, to transform your pharmacy business. Come prepared to learn, grow, and discover new opportunities.

The NCPA 2018 Annual Convention is also packed with more than 30 sessions and programs designed to speed your evolution as a trusted health care provider and successful entrepreneur. It is the premier place to connect with innovators in community pharmacy. Register at http://www.ncpanet.org/meetings/annual-convention.

Hotel deadline, September 12 pending availability

PHARMACY UPDATES

FDA gives Amicus OK for Galafold for Fabry disease

Drug Store News
The Food and Drug Administration has cleared Amicus Therapeutics U.S.’s Galafold (migalastat), the first oral medication for the treatment of adults with Fabry disease, the agency announced recently. Galaford is indicated for adults with Fabry disease who have a genetic mutation determined to be responsive to treatment with Galafold based on laboratory data. READ MORE

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Generics makers look to keep offerings competitive, affordable

Drug Store News
What do consumers think about when talking about prescription drugs? More often than not, many say it is how much they pay for these products and what they can do to secure needed prescriptions, while not breaking the bank. READ MORE

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Pharmacy students: Stop trying to decide what to be when you grow up

Pharmacy Times
Alex Evans writes: One of the most common things I hear from students, and that I remember as a student struggling with and having peers struggle with, is deciding what area of pharmacy to pursue after graduation. I have often heard things like 'I’m so torn—I love critical care and oncology' or 'I really love cardiology but I also like ambulatory care.' READ MORE

RxBenefits introduces new tailored and flexible approach to managing hospital pharmacy benefits

News-Medical.net
RxBenefits, a full-service pharmacy benefits advisory firm, is pleased to introduce its latest innovation, a tailored and flexible approach to managing hospital pharmacy benefits. Providing customized support to hospital employer groups for more than 22 years, RxBenefits uncovered a need to devote greater focus to the development of pharmacy benefits solutions tailored for hospitals and health systems. READ MORE

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