Healthcare data breaches are up up up

A new report finds that healthcare data breaches and hacking incidents have skyrocketed since 2018.

New podcast alert: The Dad Bod Pod

New podcast alert: Check out Dr. John Kim as he joins host Jason Priest on "The Dad Bod Pod".

The latest pharmacy scams

The latest pharmacy scams: messing with insulin scripts and diabetes supplies.

Guidance on guidance

FDA Law Blog explains how the Biden administration has (sort of) reversed a policy on how much weight FDA "guidance" is allowed to carry.

New Podcast Alert: The Soul Frequency Show with Shanna Lee

Dr. Carolyn DeLucia joins Shanna Lee on The Soul Frequency Show to talk about how compounded hormones are for every stage of the body's journey.

Two new cBHT testimonials

We’ve got two brand-new testimonials about the benefits of cBHT now available for members to download, perfect for sharing on social media or embedding on your website.

40 associations sign letter supporting HR 3662

Thanks to shepherding by APC and NASPA, 40 state and national pharmacy associations have signed a letter in support of the bipartisan urgent-access and shortage drug bill: https://fllw.me/3BhDLLW

States go after PBMs

While the Biden administration focuses on drugmakers, states are all about regulating (and forcing transparency in) PBMs: https://morningconsult.com/2021/08/26/pharmacy-benefit-managers-drug-pricing/

(Group) house calls

CMS is now offering additional payments to healthcare providers who give Covid vaccines to Medicare recipients in smaller group homes: https://fllw.me/3kxSg7U

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: https://fllw.me/3mBlN2X

A whole new board

Take note: FDA’s CDER is launching the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Governance Board to 'improve monitoring of the supply chain' and more. (https://fllw.me/2Wqs2vl)

New addition to CCH program: Rachael Pontikes!

CCH Update: Reed Smith attorney Rachael Pontikes will lead a Legal Update CE session at APC’s Compounders on Capitol Hill on November 2: https://a4pc.org/cch

Check out FDA’s outsourcing conference

Outsourcers! You’ll want to make time for the FDA virtual conference "2021 Compounding Quality Center of Excellence," Sept. 14 and 15, virtual and free: https://fllw.me/388GhY

Now’s the time to invite ’em

Our friends at PCCA have a new blog post definitely worth a read: "How to Cultivate a Relationship with Your Lawmakers" at https://www.pccarx.com/Blog/how-to-cultivate-a-relationship-with-your-lawmakers

Third time’s the charm (and here’s why)

Why do we (probably) need a third dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines? Because of a trade-off: More people for shorter protection. Read more: https://www.medpagetoday.com/special-reports/exclusives/94089

A snapshot you won’t want to miss

Sign up now for the briefing on our upcoming research report, "A Snapshot of Pharmacy Compounding in America."

Where in the World is Scott Brunner?

Austin, Texas, in fact, meeting with some compounders....

How good is the U.S. drug supply chain?

The FDA just released the latest report.

Attention, Connecticuters

UConn’s got a program you might want to check out.

Looking for a job in Mississippi?

The Mississippi Board of Pharmacy is looking for a new compliance director.

$1,500,000! cBHT campaign hits goal!

APC recommends Model Act amendments to NABP

In early July, APC was invited by NABP to offer input on the compounding provisions in the NABP Model Act – the model pharmacy law on which many states base their pharmacy license law.

ICYMI: FDA delays MOU

n the off chance you missed the big news, FDA has agreed to give states a one-year extension to sign the MOU on interstate shipments of compounded drugs.

‘It Could Have Been Prevented’

Help fight vaccine misinformation — help promote the documentary "Vaccination From The Misinformation Virus" from ACA’s Pharmacists Public Health Initiatives.

Oops, they did it again

Yet another NASEM report is coming under fire for conflicts and bias. Quite a pattern.

Tell FTC about PBMs

The FTC is seeking comment on contracts that may be harmful to fair competition, and our friends at NCPA think PBM practices are a perfect example.

Cite this

Check out APC CEO Scott Brunner’s piece on our push for urgent-use legislation.

Podcast appearances

APC has been able to get our message out through a growing number of health-focused podcasts.

THIS JUST IN: FDA grants MOU extension

We learned this morning that FDA will extend by a year (to Oct. 27, 2022) the date on which it will begin enforcement of the interstate-shipment MOU.

New Facebook ad policies

Take note: Online pharmacies planning to advertise on Facebook will have some new requirements.