Archive for November 2013
Compounding Pharmacy Update: Drug Quality and Security Act
This week, Congress took the final step in approving the Drug Quality and Security Act, a bill that amends the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act with respect to the regulation of human drug compounding and drug supply chain security. The bill addresses the practice of compounding which has expanded drastically over the past two decades…
Read MoreUnused Medications: What Should I Do With Them?
While many consumers continue throw away medications in the trash or flush medications down the toilet, consumers should be aware of a much safer disposal alternative: community-based “take-back” programs. In February 2007, the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), working together with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), issued the first consumer guidance for proper…
Read MorePharmacists and Social Media
Social media is an online platform where users share information, photos, ideas, personal messages and other content. Some of the most popular social media sites include Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Instagram, Pinterest, FourSquare, and LinkedIn. As social media continues to rapidly expand and become more and more popular, the line between personal and professional online personas…
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