Pharmacy school

Dr. Sunil Prabhu named WesternU College of Pharmacy Dean

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021
Pharmacy education, Education, Health sciences, California, Western University of Health Sciences, Doctor of Pharmacy, Bachelor of Pharmacy, Pharmacy school, University of Health Sciences, Dean

POMONA, Calif., July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Western University of Health Sciences has named Sunil Prabhu, BPharm, PhD, FAACP, as the new dean of the College of Pharmacy, effective July 1, 2021.

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  • POMONA, Calif., July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Western University of Health Sciences has named Sunil Prabhu, BPharm, PhD, FAACP, as the new dean of the College of Pharmacy, effective July 1, 2021.
  • "Upon the recommendation of Dean Robinson, senior College leadership, and College faculty, we are pleased to announce Dr. Sunil Prabhu as the next dean of the College of Pharmacy," said WesternU Senior Vice President and Provost David Baron, DO, MSEd.
  • Dr. Prabhu becomes the fourth dean of the College of Pharmacy, following Dean Robinson, Dean Emeritus Max D. Ray, MS, PharmD, and Founding Dean Harry Rosenberg, PharmD, PhD.
  • Dr. Prabhu has held several leadership positions within the College through the years, most recently serving as Executive Associate Dean.

Ranger Ready Repellents® to Provide Education Grant to Pharmacy Times Continuing Education (PTCE)

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Monday, June 21, 2021
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Norwalk, Connecticut, June 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ranger Ready Repellents , a premium line of tick and insect repellent, has announced it is providing an educational grant to Pharmacy Times Continuing Education (PTCE) to create a new continued education course accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) for any pharmacist across the country.

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  • Norwalk, Connecticut, June 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ranger Ready Repellents , a premium line of tick and insect repellent, has announced it is providing an educational grant to Pharmacy Times Continuing Education (PTCE) to create a new continued education course accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) for any pharmacist across the country.
  • Pharmacy Times Continuing Education (PTCE) is a leader in continuing education intended for community, health-system, managed care and specialty pharmacists.
  • PTCE provides a wide distribution of educational activities to more than 250,000 practicing pharmacists and is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
  • Ranger Ready Inc. is a privately held company based in Norwalk, CT where it proudly designs, manufactures and distributes Ranger Ready Repellents.

Howard University College of Pharmacy, AstraZeneca Tackle Cancer With New Post-Graduate Fellowships

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Friday, June 4, 2021
Companies, Life sciences, AstraZeneca, Medical research, Södertälje Municipality, Howard University, Pharmacy school

We are thrilled to partner with AstraZeneca to create new opportunities to further scientific, regulatory and industry efforts to fight cancer, said Howard University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Anthony Wutoh, Ph.D.

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  • We are thrilled to partner with AstraZeneca to create new opportunities to further scientific, regulatory and industry efforts to fight cancer, said Howard University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Anthony Wutoh, Ph.D.
  • Both two-year AstraZeneca fellowships are open to Howard University graduates and comes with adjunct faculty appointments.
  • Dr. Ettienne has worked diligently to make this come to fruition, said Howard University College of Pharmacy Dean Toyin Tofade.
  • Founded in 1867, Howard University is a private, research university that is comprised of 13 schools and colleges.

SIUE Adds Bachelor's in Chemistry with Specialization in Pharmaceutical Chemistry

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Health, Pharmacy education, Doctor of Pharmacy, Pharmacist, Pharmacy school, Pharmacy

"Inquiries from PharmD students who would like to earn both a bachelor's in chemistry and a PharmD prompted the School of Pharmacy and the Department of Chemistry to undertake a serious investigation of the potential for a new pharmaceutical chemistry specialization, which has now come to fruition," Shaw said.

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  • "Inquiries from PharmD students who would like to earn both a bachelor's in chemistry and a PharmD prompted the School of Pharmacy and the Department of Chemistry to undertake a serious investigation of the potential for a new pharmaceutical chemistry specialization, which has now come to fruition," Shaw said.
  • "SOP faculty, who teach the courses which have significant chemistry content, have doctorates in chemistry and many currently hold adjunct positions in the Department of Chemistry," Shaw said.
  • Chemistry majors work as analysts, environmentalists, criminologists, librarians, patent examiners, production foremen, researchers, writers and teachers.
  • As the only downstate Illinois pharmacy doctorate program, the SIUE School of Pharmacy is providing highly trained pharmacists prepared for the rapidly changing healthcare environment.

TrippBio, Inc. announces David E. Martin, PharmD as new President and Chief Executive Officer

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Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Pharmacy education, Doctor of Pharmacy, Pharmacy school, Cision, Companies, Articles

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., May 25, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --TrippBio, Inc. (TrippBio), a clinical development-stage company developing antiviral treatments with an initial focus on COVID-19 today announced the appointment of David E. Martin, PharmD as President and Chief Executive Officer.

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  • JACKSONVILLE, Fla., May 25, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --TrippBio, Inc. (TrippBio), a clinical development-stage company developing antiviral treatments with an initial focus on COVID-19 today announced the appointment of David E. Martin, PharmD as President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • Dr. Martin graduated from the University of Southern California School of Pharmacy with a PharmD and St. Joseph's University with an MBA.
  • Mr. Billy Meadow, Chairman and Co-founder said, "David began working with TrippBio as a Board member in 2020 and provided impactful leadership.
  • Dr. Ralph Tripp, the inventor of TD-213 and CEO of TrippBio will resume his role as the Company's Chief Scientific Officer and Board member.

2021 Virtual Annual Meeting of the American College of Clinical Pharmacology® - The Premier Clinical Pharmacology Educational & Scientific Meeting

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Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Health care, Health sciences, Health, American College of Clinical Pharmacology, ACCP, Medical education in the United States, Medical education, ACPE, American Nurses Credentialing Center, Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education, Pharmacy school, Continuing medical education

b'ASHBURN, Va., May 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The American College of Clinical Pharmacology(ACCP) is pleased to announce the 2021 ACCP Virtual Annual Meeting (#2021ACCP) which will be held September 13 17, 2021.

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  • b'ASHBURN, Va., May 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The American College of Clinical Pharmacology(ACCP) is pleased to announce the 2021 ACCP Virtual Annual Meeting (#2021ACCP) which will be held September 13 17, 2021.
  • We encourage you to join us for this outstanding educational and scientific event!
  • ACCP provides healthcare professionals and scientists with a forum to exchange knowledge and ideas that promote and expand the value of clinical pharmacology in healthcare and drug development.\nEarly Bird registration ends June 30, 2021, reserve your seat today .\nNetworking breakout sessions throughout the meeting, including a Virtual Happy Hour\nTwo Pre-meeting Workshops will be hosted September 11th and 12th and are available for a separate fee.\nAvailable on September 10th are a series of events focused on Students, Trainees & Early-stage Professionals , including a virtual Welcome & Coffee Chat, a Panel Discussion on how to thrive in the new hybrid workplace model and a Networking Social.\nACCP is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.\nACCP hosts multiple Live Webinars throughout the year and are archived for On Demand viewing.
  • ACCP upcoming webinars are:\n'

U.S. Senate Joins House in Sponsoring Legislation Expanding Medicare Patients' Access to Pharmacist Services

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Tuesday, April 27, 2021
Health, Pharmacy education, Pharmacist, Doctor of Pharmacy, Pharmacy, Medicare, Collaborative practice agreement, Pharmacy school

The bill would enable pharmacists to deliver Medicare Part B services that are already authorized by their respective state laws.

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  • The bill would enable pharmacists to deliver Medicare Part B services that are already authorized by their respective state laws.
  • Pharmacists earn a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree that includes six years to eight years of higher education to complete.
  • "Where that pharmacist is licensed to provide a service, Medicare ought to pay the pharmacist for it.
  • It\'s time for Medicare to get with the program and recognize what many states have already learned pharmacists provide great care.

Pharmacy Associations Applaud Introduction of Bill Expanding Medicare Patients' Access to Pharmacist Services

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Thursday, April 22, 2021
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The bill would enable pharmacists to deliver Medicare Part B services that are already authorized by their respective state laws.

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  • The bill would enable pharmacists to deliver Medicare Part B services that are already authorized by their respective state laws.
  • Pharmacists earn a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree that includes six years to eight years of higher education to complete.
  • It\'s time for Medicare to get with the program and recognize what many states have already learned pharmacists provide great care.
  • "\nThe American Pharmacists Association is the largest association of pharmacists in the United States advancing the entire pharmacy profession.

SIUE SOP Graduates Board Pass Rate Ranks in Top 25 in U.S.

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Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Pharmacy education, Health sciences, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Doctor of Pharmacy, Pharmacy school, Pharmacist, SIUE School of Pharmacy, NAPLEX, Articles

Considering all 12 graduating classes from SIUE (2009-20), the SIUE graduates rank No.

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  • Considering all 12 graduating classes from SIUE (2009-20), the SIUE graduates rank No.
  • 1 among the eight pharmacy programs in Illinois and Missouri with a 95.76 percent first-attempt pass rate on the NAPLEX.
  • However, SIUE continues to rank in the top 20 nationally, since the implementation of the new NAPLEX blueprint.\n"We are extremely proud of our program\'s graduates," said SOP Dean Mark Luer, PharmD.
  • As the only downstate Illinois pharmacy doctorate program, the SIUE School of Pharmacy is providing highly trained pharmacists prepared for the rapidly changing healthcare environment.\n'

Pharmacy Times ® Adds Five Notable New Partners to its Strategic Alliance Partnership Program

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Monday, April 5, 2021
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Pharmacy Times, the leading multimedia resource for pharmacy professionals, is excited to announce that it has expanded its Strategic Alliance Partnership (SAP) program roster with the addition of five new partners.

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  • Pharmacy Times, the leading multimedia resource for pharmacy professionals, is excited to announce that it has expanded its Strategic Alliance Partnership (SAP) program roster with the addition of five new partners.
  • This past quarter we have formed multiple partnerships with exceptional oncology and health system pharmacy leaders, strengthening our position in the pharmacy industry, said Gil Hernandez, vice president of Pharmacy & Healthcare Communications, LLC, publisher of Pharmacy Times.
  • As more organizations get added to our prestigious program, we can further develop the collaboration, research, and education of valuable information that is delivered through the Pharmacy Times platform.
  • Additionally, Pharmacy Times Continuing Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.