WASHINGTON — A nationwide survey of pharmacists has found that increasing percentages of pharmacists have been administered a COVID-19 vaccine, are more comfortable addressing vaccine hesitancy with patients, and are continuing to build necessary support staff at their practice location to safely offer a COVID-19 vaccine. More than 9 in 10 pharmacists (92%) said they
WASHINGTON — More than 9 in 10 pharmacists said they plan to or have been vaccinated against COVID-19, in a survey conducted last week by the American Pharmacists Association (APhA). Of these, 51% said they had received one dose, 10% had received two doses, and 31% planned to get it as soon as it is
WASHINGTON — Pharmacists are tireless responders on the front lines of health care as our nation faces the COVID-19 pandemic. To assist them in staying safe and up to date with the latest research and practice guidance, the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) offers new and current training programs and resources. “We are diligently working on behalf of
The year 2020 will be a tumultuous one, within health care and everywhere else. We’re a deeply divided nation, and the upcoming elections mean that things will likely get more difficult before they get easier. How the election affects pharmacy is still a major question mark — we get mixed signals across both sides of
WASHINGTON — The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) has named Ilisa Bernstein, as its new senior vice president of pharmacy practice and government affairs, effective October 14. Bernstein will be responsible for leading implementation of the association’s strategies related to professional affairs, pharmacy practice, advocacy, and government affairs. Bernstein has over 30 years of experience advocating
ARLINGTON, Va. — The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) and the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) expressed concerns about the risks to patient health and the security of the prescription drug supply chain in opposing legislation that would allow for personal and commercial importation of prescription drugs outside of the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA)
