APC News

Tennessee BOP heeds APC’s recommendations

Published May 5, 2023

Heeding APC's recommendations, the Board voted at its May 8 hearing to strike this language from the rules, removing this potentially burdensome change. 

Califf positive on permanent urgent-use compounding fix

Published May 5, 2023

FDA Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf recently acknowledged the importance of compounding for addressing drug shortages during emergencies.

Interested in patient-reported outcomes? Join our user group

Published May 5, 2023

Compounding pharmacies using OutcomeMD, a patient-reported outcomes (PROs) tool, can now join our user group. As an APC member, you can access this tool at a special members-only subscription rate.

Free patient testimonial videos: Play ‘em in your waiting area

Published May 5, 2023

Showcasing patient testimonials in your compounding pharmacy's waiting area can have a significant impact on building trust with your patients and improving their experience.

MEMBER ALERT: Compounding “essentially a copy” of an FDA-approved drug

Published May 5, 2023

Three state boards of pharmacy recently issued licensee communications that contained incorrect information about FDA guidance on shortage drug compounding by 503A pharmacies.

State-by-state USP 800 doc updated

Published May 5, 2023

We have updated our USP state-by-state implementation tracking spreadsheet, and it’s available online here—but only to APC members. This resource shows the status of implementation of USP 795, 797, and 800 chapters in every state.

FDA clarifies position on compounding semaglutide sodium

Published April 4, 2023

In a letter sent this week to NABP, FDA clarified its position on the compounding of semaglutide sodium.

Share this with your prescribers: The threat to compounded hormone therapy affects them, too

Published April 4, 2023

Help us help prescribers understand the importance of preserving compounded hormone therapy.

Another NASEM conflict of interest

Published April 4, 2023

A recent article revealed that the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine reportedly received funds—to the tune of $19 million—from members of the Sackler family.

Such a lovely place: California board rejects further changes to proposals

Published April 4, 2023

The California Board of Pharmacy met yesterday to discuss proposed regulations on non-sterile, sterile, and hazardous compounding.

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