FDA Approves Expanded Use for Biologic Autoinflammatory Disease Drug
October 17th 2016Ilaris is the first FDA-approved biologic treatment for Tumor Necrosis Factor–Receptor Associated Periodic Syndrome, Hyperimmunoglobulin D Syndrome/Mevalonate Kinase Deficiency and Familial Mediterranean Fever.
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Sharlea Leatherwood, PD, a community pharmacist who shaped the community pharmacy industry through her leadership and advocacy efforts, was awarded the 2016 John W. Dargavel Medal today by the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) Foundation during a ceremony at NCPA's 2016 Annual Convention in New Orleans.
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NCPA Foundation Honors Outstanding Student Chapters, Student Members and Faculty Liaison for 2016
October 17th 2016The National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) Foundation today announced the top NCPA Student Chapters, outstanding Student Chapter Members, and the Faculty Liaison of the Year during a ceremony at the NCPA 2016 Annual Convention.
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James Sajbel Honored as 2016 National Preceptor of the Year for Commitment to Pharmacy Students
October 17th 2016James T. Sajbel, RPh, owner of the Prescription Shop in Pueblo, Colo., yesterday was named the 2016 National Preceptor of the Year by the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) Foundation during the NCPA 2016 Annual Convention in New Orleans.
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James Schiffer Named Recipient of 2016 NARD Ownership Award
October 17th 2016The National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) Foundation announced that James Schiffer, an associate with the law firm Allegaert Berger & Vogel LLP and a former independent pharmacy owner, is the recipient of this year's NARD® Ownership Award.
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NCPA Presents NCPA 2016 Calvin J. Anthony Lifetime Achievement Award to Lonny Wilson
October 17th 2016Lonny Wilson, RPh, CEO of Pharmacy Providers of Oklahoma (PPOk), was honored as the recipient of the NCPA 2016 Calvin J. Anthony Lifetime Achievement Award by the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) during its 2016 Annual Convention.
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12 Congestive Heart Failure Studies Every Pharmacist Should Know, Part 2
October 17th 2016Over the years, a number of landmark clinical studies on CHF have been published, shaping how we treat the disease today. This article is a continuation of 12 Congestive Heart Failure Studies Every Pharmacist Should Know, Part 1.
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NCPA Innovation Center Honors Adherence Efforts of Joshua Jones
October 16th 2016In recognition of his commitment to improving medication adherence, Joshua Jones, PharmD, President of Integrity Pharmacy in Springfield, Mo., was honored with the 2016 NCPA Innovation Center Outstanding Adherence Practitioner Award, which is sponsored by Mirixa at the NCPA 2016 Annual Convention held from Oct. 15 - 19.
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