APC News

Reminder: USP’s holding an open forum on and

Published September 9, 2020

USP has announced its next step as it reconsiders the BUD provisions in General Chapters <795> and <797>, following APC's successful appeal last year. Next up: An all-day virtual public forum on Tuesday, September 15 where USP will share its current findings, then take questions, comments, recommendations from participants that will inform the 2020 – 2025 Compounding Expert Committee, chaired by APC member Brenda Jensen. Click here to register for the forum. Got questions? Contact the USP Healthcare Quality and Safety staff at CompoundingSL@usp.org.

We heard back from Tricare on the recoupment. Here’s the scoop.

Published September 9, 2020

Tricare is refusing to back down. We’re still fighting, don’t worry — and we’ve added new information to our resources page (and available to both members and non-members). The most important points...

A compounder is coming to Congress

Published August 8, 2020

Meet her at our CompPAC fundraiser reception.

Make sure your pharmacy can be found

Published August 8, 2020

Unlike some other organizations, the folks at Boston Children's Hospital want to make it easier for kids to get vaccinated. So make sure your pharmacy is on VaccineFinder — a national registry that helps parents find the closest and most convenient place to get their kids the shots they need: Click here to register.

We’re collecting cBHT patient testimonials (and we need you!)

Published August 8, 2020

Working with our grassroots organization, the Partnership for Personalized Prescriptions (P3), APC has created a Patient Testimonial Portal where cBHT patients (as well as prescribers and compounders) can share their cBHT experiences.

The push to withdraw GFI #256 still needs your (congressperson’s) help

Published August 8, 2020

We're still working hard to get as many members of Congress to sign onto the Norcross/Pocan/Yoho "Dear Colleague" letter to FDA. Has yours signed it? Make sure they have.

HHS: For now, pharmacists can give all childhood vaccinations

Published August 8, 2020

The Department of Health and Human Services has given pharmacists in all 50 states — regardless of state laws or regulationsthe right to provide all CDC-approved childhood vaccinations during the Covid-19 emergency.

Introducing the Malmberg Award — and your chance to nominate someone

Published August 8, 2020

Created this year by the APC Board of Directors to honor long-time compounding advocates George and Lucy Malmberg, APC is proud to announce a call for nominations for the the inaugural George & Lucy Malmberg APC Advocacy Champion Award.

A compounder in Congress!

Published August 8, 2020

Compounding pharmacist (and APC member) Diana Harshbarger is almost certain to be elected to Congress this November.

cBHT Coalition emerges in wake of NASEM report

Published August 8, 2020

The coalition is dedicated to demonstrating the safety and effectiveness of compounded bioidentical hormone therapy and preserving its place as a treatment option for millions of Americans. It will do that through a combination of advocacy, communications, and presentation of compelling scientific data. The goal: a regulatory framework in which cBHT remains a viable, accessible treatment option for patients.

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