National Pharmacy Week: Celebrating Pharmacists and Technicians
Each year, National Pharmacy Week, observed during the third full week of October, recognizes the vital contributions that pharmacists and pharmacy technicians make to patient care. This year, from October 21 to 27,...
Why Proper Arm Position is Crucial for Accurate Blood Pressure Readings
When you last had your blood pressure taken, you might not have given much thought to how you were positioned, but small mistakes can lead to inaccurate readings. Research highlights various reasons for this, such as...
Governor Newsom Vetoes PBM Reform Bill SB 966
The California Pharmacists Association (CPhA) expressed disappointment after Governor Newsom vetoed SB 966, a Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) reform bill co-sponsored by the CPhA and authored by Senator Scott Wiener....
California Issues Remote Processing Waiver for Pharmacies Amid Emergency Declaration
In response to Governor Gavin Newsom’s emergency declaration in San Bernardino County, a waiver has been issued for pharmacies in impacted areas, allowing remote processing under Business and Professions Code (BPC)...
FTC Sues Drug Middlemen for Inflating Insulin Prices
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit against three major U.S. pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs)—Optum Rx (UnitedHealth), Caremark (CVS), and Express Scripts (Cigna)—alleging that they inflate insulin...
SB 966 Moves to Governor's Desk After Legislative Approval
SB 966 introduces new requirements for pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) in California. It mandates that PBMs obtain licenses from the Department of Insurance by 2027, submit detailed reports on fees and drug...
Unlock Your Pharmacy's Full Revenue Potential: RxPost and UGO Rx Are Here to Help!
Inventory Efficiency at Its BestRxPost is excited to announce a partnership with UGO Rx, helping pharmacies manage their inventory by converting excess stock into...
Banquet Season is Here: Join Us at Our Booth for the 34th IPA Trade Show & Banquet
We are thrilled to announce the kickoff of banquet season with the 34th IPA Trade Show & Banquet! This exciting event will take place on September 21-22, 2024 at the Hyatt Regency Irvine. It’s the...
Social Event: Three Chapters, Two Organizations, One Feast!
Join us for a fun-filled evening at the SFVSHP, SFVPHA & SGVSHP Potluck Party! This event brings together members from three chapters and two organizations for a night of great food, networking, and community building.
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