Pharmacist

Calceed Provides an Honest Daily Dose of Calcium

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Calcium is a common supplement. Good calcium levels are a critical element of healthy bones, teeth, and key bodily functions, such as the functioning of muscles, nerves, and the heart. Many take calcium as a way to prevent or manage osteoporosis, too. The team at the health and wellness brand SYNEVIT® is fully in support of calcium supplements as a way to improve health. While calcium supplementation is normal, though, the group, led by founder George Cvetkovski, emphasizes that it is important to use a science-backed, doctor-approved formula.

Key Points: 
  • The team at the health and wellness brand SYNEVIT® is fully in support of calcium supplements as a way to improve health.
  • While calcium supplementation is normal, though, the group, led by founder George Cvetkovski, emphasizes that it is important to use a science-backed, doctor-approved formula.
  • In the case of calcium, this commitment to quality and precision can be seen in SYNEVIT®'s Calceed calcium supplement.
  • From clean organic ingredients to precise dosage, Calceed is an elite option for those looking for a calcium supplement.

Workflow Services' Momentum 100 Days into FDA's Point-of-Care Delivery Initiative at Pharmacies

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
FDA, Point-of-care testing, Data collection, Pharmacy, Pharmacist, Virus, Organization, Partnership, Medical device

MADISON, Wis., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Workflow Services, a comprehensive and automated platform that solves point-of-care clinical service delivery for pharmacies, marked a major milestone in its partnership with the FDA in its groundbreaking Diagnostic Data Program.

Key Points: 
  • In the 100 days since the FDA selected Workflow Services as its partner to collect data from point-of-care tests administered across U.S. pharmacies, Workflow Services has grown the footprint of users on its platform, built partnerships with industry trade organizations and test manufacturers, and added talent to its team to accelerate the mission of making pharmacists a key player in local healthcare delivery.
  • It's moving in ways and at a pace that it never really has," said Kevin Houlihan, CEO of Workflow Services and ImageMover.
  • "The FDA's Diagnostic Data Program signals that point-of-care testing in non-traditional settings is here to stay and will only continue to grow.
  • Learn more about Workflow Services' partnership with the FDA, where you can sign up for regular updates.

International forum highlights the transformative power of lifestyle medicine to treat chronic disease and redefine health care

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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ST. LOUIS, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- More than two dozen international experts in lifestyle medicine from 21 countries converged recently in Qatar at a forum to advocate for the growing medical specialty as an effective approach to treating noncommunicable chronic disease and transforming health worldwide.

Key Points: 
  • The Feb. 17 event, "Lifestyle Medicine - Redefining Healthcare to Promote Wellbeing," was organized by The Institute for Population Health (IPH) of Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar, the Lifestyle Medicine Global Alliance (LMGA), and the International Board of Lifestyle Medicine (IBLM).
  • The forum was designed for physicians and other health professionals, including nurses, public health professionals, dentists, pharmacists, health care administrators, researchers and educators to develop the knowledge to discuss the growing field of lifestyle medicine and its opportunities, advancement and challenges.
  • Since certification in lifestyle medicine began in 2017, nearly 6,700 physicians and other health professionals have earned certification globally.
  • Ravinder Mamtani, MD, MSc, FACPM, FACOEM, DipABLM, vice dean for Population Health and Lifestyle Medicine, Weill Cornell Medicine – Qatar, and Sivaneswaran Poobalasingam, MD, DipIBLM, president of the Malaysian Society of Lifestyle Medicine, said the forum reinforced their belief that lifestyle medicine is "the way forward" for health care.

NCPDP Foundation Opens Its Call for Grant Proposals, Due April 30

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The NCPDP Foundation Board of Trustees announced its call for grant proposals that demonstrate the value of NCPDP standards in supporting the expanded role of pharmacists, patient safety, access to care, and coordination of care and innovation. Proposals must meet the grant proposal requirements and be submitted electronically by 5:00 p.m. MST on April 30, 2024, to be considered for the current grant funding cycle.

Key Points: 
  • SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The NCPDP Foundation Board of Trustees announced its call for grant proposals that demonstrate the value of NCPDP standards in supporting the expanded role of pharmacists, patient safety, access to care, and coordination of care and innovation.
  • Proposals must meet the grant proposal requirements and be submitted electronically by 5:00 p.m. MST on April 30, 2024, to be considered for the current grant funding cycle.
  • Grant projects must benefit at least one of the NCPDP Foundation strategic initiatives: expanding the role and value of the pharmacist ; expanding patient access to care ; enhancing patient safety ; and empowering coordination of care and innovation, its newest strategic initiative.
  • To submit a grant proposal, complete and submit the Request for Funding form along with supplemental material by 5:00 p.m. MST on April 30, 2024.

Horizon CME Brings Best of ASCO® to San Francisco, Dallas, Phoenix and Los Angeles

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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CLACKAMAS, Ore., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Horizon CME will host Best of ASCO® 2024 programs in San Francisco, Dallas, Phoenix and Los Angeles.

Key Points: 
  • CLACKAMAS, Ore., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Horizon CME will host Best of ASCO® 2024 programs in San Francisco, Dallas, Phoenix and Los Angeles.
  • These in-person conferences will bring the most recent oncology scientific findings to physicians, pharmacists and allied health providers in these regions.
  • Best of ASCO® is an officially licensed program of the American Society of Clinical Oncology® (ASCO®), the foremost professional organization representing physicians of all oncology subspecialties.
  • The Best of ASCO® Phoenix will be held July 20 - 21, 2024, at the Westin Kierland Hotel in Scottsdale, Ari.

PTCB Expands Accessibility to Earn CPhT and CSPT Certifications

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) is taking a significant step in improving exam accessibility by extending online testing options to those pursuing the Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) Certification and the Certified Compounded Sterile Preparation TechnicianⓇ (CSPTⓇ) Certification. Following the reintroduction last year of OnVUE (an online proctored testing platform) for advanced and specialty certificate exams, this expansion marks the next phase of a comprehensive plan initiated by PTCB to increase exam delivery options.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) is taking a significant step in improving exam accessibility by extending online testing options to those pursuing the Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) Certification and the Certified Compounded Sterile Preparation TechnicianⓇ (CSPTⓇ) Certification.
  • The relaunch of online proctored testing specifically for our CPhT and CSPT Certifications underscores our commitment to providing a flexible and accessible pathway for pharmacy technicians to advance in their careers."
  • To earn CPhT Certification, candidates must meet certain eligibility requirements and pass the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam® (PTCE®).
  • To earn CSPT Certification, active PTCB CPhTs must meet certain eligibility requirements and pass the CSPT Exam.

APhA Statement on Change Healthcare Cyberattack

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Friday, February 23, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- By now, many of you are aware of a cyberattack that has affected Change Healthcare's ability to communicate with pharmacies.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- By now, many of you are aware of a cyberattack that has affected Change Healthcare's ability to communicate with pharmacies.
  • Change Healthcare is a technology company used by many pharmacies; their technology helps pharmacies know how much to charge consumers at the pharmacy counter.
  • As a result of this, many pharmacies throughout America could not transmit insurance claims for their patients.
  • Pharmacies rely on companies like Change Healthcare to help process your insurance claims, but please note that not all pharmacies are impacted.

ISMP Announces Three Additions to 2024-2025 Targeted Medication Safety Best Practices for Hospitals

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
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PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Healthcare organizations deciding on where to focus their medication safety efforts over the next two years now have updated recommendations from the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP). ISMP has released its 2024-2025 Targeted Medication Safety Best Practices for Hospitals to identify recurring problems that continue to cause fatal and harmful errors despite repeated warnings and mobilize widespread national action to prevent them.

Key Points: 
  • ISMP has released its 2024-2025 Targeted Medication Safety Best Practices for Hospitals to identify recurring problems that continue to cause fatal and harmful errors despite repeated warnings and mobilize widespread national action to prevent them.
  • ISMP's Best Practices help hospitals and health systems decide where to focus their medication safety efforts.
  • This year's list includes new Best Practices on preventing wrong-route errors with tranexamic acid, errors at transitions in care, and mistakes with vaccines in inpatient and outpatient settings.
  • "ISMP encourages hospitals and health systems to review this latest set of Best Practices and make implementation a priority," says Christina Michalek, BS, RPh, FASHP, Director of Membership and Patient Safety Organization (PSO).

Robert Cimorelli, RPh., SVP of Regulatory and Strategic Operations, Joins Curexa Pharmacy's Executive Team

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
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EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, N.J., Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Curexa Pharmacy (Curexa), a leading national pharmacy based in Egg Harbor Township (EHT), New Jersey, proudly announces Robert Cimorelli, RPh., as the new Senior Vice President of Regulatory and Strategic Operations.

Key Points: 
  • Cimorelli brings extensive expertise in pharmaceutical research, product development, quality assurance, regulatory affairs, strategic planning, and operations.
  • His compounding proficiency spans sterile and non-sterile processes for human and veterinary markets, including nuclear medicine.
  • Curexa, an API-connected 503A compounding pharmacy, partners with direct-to-consumer telemedicine wellness brands to offer customized pharmaceutical products.
  • With pharmacist licensure in fifteen states and membership in the International Society of Pharmaceutical Engineering, Cimorelli is dedicated to advancing healthcare solutions at Curexa.

GreenShield helps Canadians proactively take control of their health with new Preventive Healthcare Program

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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GreenShield, Canada's only national not-for-profit integrated health and benefits provider, now offers a first-of-its-kind Preventive Healthcare Program designed to help Canadians prevent and manage chronic diseases through proactive interventions.

Key Points: 
  • GreenShield, Canada's only national not-for-profit integrated health and benefits provider, now offers a first-of-its-kind Preventive Healthcare Program designed to help Canadians prevent and manage chronic diseases through proactive interventions.
  • Consultation with a GreenShield Health nurse, thoroughly explaining the bloodwork and health screening results, and collaborating on a personalized care plan.
  • "The support we are providing GreenShield reinforces our commitments to providing high-quality, conveniently accessible health and wellness solutions for Canadians."
  • Through GreenShield Health, Canadians can access a full spectrum of health services, including mental health and wellbeing support, telemedicine, and pharmacy, all available through GreenShield+, a revolutionary integrated health and benefits ecosystem.