• Racehorses, compounding and confusion

  In recent weeks there’s been a persistent rumor that the governing body for horse-racing has banned compounded drugs because they are not FDA approved. But that’s not the case. read more →

• Coming soon: Compounding certificate program for your new hires

  Later this spring, we’ll be debuting a new 15-hour certificate program, “The Ethical, Legal, and Regulatory Framework of Pharmacy Compounding.” read more →

• California BOP compounding proposals out of sync with national standards

  The California Board of Pharmacy’s Enforcement and Compounding Committee met yesterday to discuss proposed regulations related to sterile compounding. read more →

• March policy video: Here’s what’s happening

  Check out the latest public policy update video from APC Director of Public Policy Savannah Cunningham, PharmD. read more →

• GFI 256 enforcement starts April 1. Is your pharmacy ready? Our 3/22 webinar can help…

  In advance of the April 1, 2023, enforcement date for the new animal compounding guidance from FDA, APC and PCCA are partnering to offer a CE webinar aimed at helping you bring your animal compounding operations into compliance. read more →

• CVM issues Letter to Industry on GFI 256 phase-in

  In response to a request from APC and NCPA, FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine last week issued a Letter to Industry explaining the phased-in approach to enforcement the agency plans to take on GFI 256.  read more →

• Explain yourself to prescribers

  The Prescriber Briefs developed by APC and the Pharmacy Compounding Foundation are excellent resources for educating prescribers about pharmacy compounding—including laws, guidance, and standards you must adhere to. read more →

• Extended: APC Fellows application date (now June 1)

  Since the program’s inception, 112 pharmacists have been nominated to this elite group. Thirteen new members were inducted during last year's Compounders on Capitol Hill. read more →

• OPEN TO ALL COMPOUNDERS: GFI 256 compliance webinar

  In advance of the Apr 1, 2023, enforcement date for the new animal compounding guidance from FDA, APC and PCCA are partnering to offer a CE webinar aimed at helping you bring your animal compounding operations into compliance. read more →

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August 25, 2021

The sound of pharma

What could be more relaxing than listening to the sound of pharmacy technicians pouring, counting, and bottling pills? Apparently it’s become a thing on TikTok among ASMR enthusiasts. Go figure.

(ASMR: autonomous sensory meridian response, or the feeling some people get when listening to certain quiet sounds, like whispering.)