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Anxiety Mediation: Types and Side Effects
Forbes Health (May 18, 2023)    
Pharmacies are Still Turning People Away as the Adderall Shortage Continues
NBC News (April 20, 2023)   
The Adderall Shortage Is Taking a Toll on These People
The Wall Street Journal (April 13, 2023) 
CDC Warns About Drug-Resistant Stomach Infections
Formulary Watch (March 3, 2023)  
Adderall Shortage Impacting Millions of Americans
NBC News Nightly News with Lester Holt (February 16, 2023)  
A Look at 5 Pharma Bills Backed by the ASHP
Becker's Hospital Review (February 14, 2023) 
ASHP CEO Urges Biden Administration to Utilize Pharmacists as Care Providers in Opioid Epidemic
Drug Topics (February 13, 2023)
Drug Shortages Aren't New. The Tripledemic Just Made You Look
Wired (January 11, 2023)   
Triple-demic of Flu, RSV, and COVID-19 
Today (December 13, 2022)    
2023 Pharmacy Forecast Predicts Artificial Intelligence Can Help Reshape Health-Systems
Pharmacy Times (December 6, 2022)   
ASHP Studies Find Patients Welcome Hormonal Birth Control Access to Pharmacists
Pharmacy Times (December 6, 2022)   
More States Are Allowing Pharmacists to Prescribe Birth Control
HealthDay (December 6, 2022)  
Shortages of Antivirals, Antibiotics Compound Stress of a Rough Season for Viral Illnesses in Kids
CNN Health (November 22, 2022)     
Amoxicillin is in Short Supply Amid Rise in RSV Cases
Modern Healthcare (November 3, 2022)     
Amoxicillin is in Short Supply; What to Do If You Need It
CNN Newsource (November 3, 2022)    
Amoxicillin in Shortage Due to Increased Demand
Formulary Watch (November 3, 2022)   
FDA: Increased Demand for Amoxicillin Caused Reported Shortages (Subscription Required)
Inside Health Policy (November 2, 2022)  
High Demand for Amoxicillin is Causing Shortages Amid Child RSV Surge
The Washington Post (November 2, 2022) 
There's a Shortage of Some Amoxicillin, FDA Says (Subscription Required)
The Wall Street Journal (November 1, 2022)    
FDA Confirms Amoxicillin Shortage
Becker's Hospital Review (October 31, 2022)  
Updated: A Shortage of Amoxicillin is Now Being Reported by Several Manufacturers (Subscription Required)
Endpoints News (October 31, 2022)  
Some Forms of Popular Antibiotic Amoxicillin in Short Supply, Likely Due to Increased Demand
CNN Health (October 28, 2022)   
Congress Needs to Preserve Seniors' Access to Pharmacist Care
STAT (September 15, 2022)  
ASHP Urges HHS to Issue PREP Act Declaration Enabling Pharmacists to Administer Monkeypox Vaccines
Pharmacy Times (August 5, 2022)   
Pharmacists Play Key Role in Counseling Patients About Monkeypox
Pharmacy Times (August 5, 2022)   
Now That Monkeypox is a Public Health Emergency, Can Vaccine Supply Problems Be Fixed?
Pharmacy Practice News (August 4, 2022)   
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Updates Drug Diversion Guidelines
Becker's Hospital Review (August 4, 2022)   
Abortion Drug Bans Make Pharmacies Wary of Common Arthritis Pill
Bloomberg Law (July 14, 2022)  
White House Pushes to Get Paxlovid in More Covid Patients' Hands
The New York Times (May 26, 2022) 
Survey: Unsafe Pharmacy Conditions Put Patient Safety at Risk, Spark Resignations Among Pharmacy Techs
Drug Store News (May 3, 2022)   
White House's Paxlovid Push Hits Hurdles
The Hill (May 2, 2022)  
Quality Metrics for Pharma Manufacturing is Back in a Big Way, with FDA Pledging to 'Objectively rate' Firms
Endpoints News (April 7, 2022)  
Hospital Drug Spending Jumps 8.4% in 2021
Becker's Hospital Review (April 7, 2022)  
Biosimilars, Generics to Slow Drug Cost Increases in 2022
Modern Healthcare (April 6, 2022)   
Hospitals and Health Systems Experiencing Severe Shortage of Pharmacy Technicians
Healthcare Business Today (March 17, 2022)  
Pharmacy and Health Organizations See Problems with 'Test to Treat' Program
New Hampshire Bulletin (March 16, 2022)  
Hospitals Face Severe Pharmacy Technician Shortage, Surveys Show
Becker's Hospital Review (March 16, 2022)   
Poor Compensation Spurred Pharmacy Technician Staffing Shortages in 2021
RevCycle Intelligence (March 16, 2022)  
AMA, Pharmacists Face Off Over Test to Treat
Pharmacy Practice News (March 14, 2022) 
Test to Treat: Pharmacists Says Biden's Major New COVID Initiative Won't Work
The Guardian (March 14, 2022)  
White House Plan Eases Access to COVID-19 Pills-but Potential Roadblocks Loom
ABC News (March 11, 2022)   
Test to Treat COVID-19 Program
Scripps National News (March 11, 2022)  
Inside the Debate Over Biden's 'Test to Treat' Initiative
Advisory Board (March 10, 2022)  
A Federal Program to Ease Access to COVID-19 Antivirals Rolls Out, but Pills have been Going Unused in Many Parts of the United States
CNN (March 8, 2022)  
FDA Resurrects Proposal to Gauge Quality Metrics in Pharma Manufacturing
Endpoints News (March 8, 2022)  
'Test to Treat': Biden Launches New COVID Pill Initiative Amid Outstanding Questions on Access
Endpoints News (March 8, 2022) 
'Test to Treat' Gets COVID Pills to At-Risk Patients Fast but its Reach is Limited
NPR (March 8, 2022) 
What to Know About Biden's 'Test to Treat' Plan for COVID-19
Healthline (March 7, 2022)  
Why Remdesivir, a Highly Effective COVID Treatment, is a Last Resort for Providers
NPR WAMU 88.5 (February 7, 2022)  
ASHP Receives Federal Funds to Address Burnout
Pharmacy Practice News (January 25, 2022) 
ISMP Warns About Possible Safety Issues With Newly Authorized Paxlovid
Pharmacy Practice News (January 6, 2022)   
Provider Status: Update with ASHP
Pharmacy Practice News (January 6, 2022)  
FDA Signs Off on COVID Boosters for Young Teens
Politico (January 4, 2022)   
New COVID Treatments are Coming. Will They Help Combat the Omicron Onslaught? (Subscription Required)
USA Today (December 23, 2021)    
FDA Authorizes Merck's Anti-Coronavirus Pill, a Second At-Home Treatment Option
The Washington Post (December 23, 2021)   
Provider Groups Call for Drug Supply Chain Restructuring to Avoid Shortages
Modern Healthcare (December 16, 2021)  

Pfizer Says COVID-19 Treatment Paxlovid is 89% Effective at Preventing Hospitalization
Healthline (December 15, 2021)

Who Gets a Flu Shot? Having a Doctor is Key
U.S. News & World Reports (December 9, 2021)  
The ASHP Wants to Stop White Bagging on Prescription Drugs 
MedPage Today (December 7, 2021) 
Pharmacists Urge CMS to Require Fee for Dispensing COVID-19 Antivirals
Becker's Hospital Review (December 1, 2021)  
Pharmacists Ask CMS to Require COVID-19 Pill Dispensing Fee
Modern Healthcare (November 30, 2021)  
Supply Chain Issues Bring Shortages of Drugs, Devices to U.S. Hospitals
Health Day (November 4, 2021)  
'Still in that Danger Zone': Doctors Prepare to Quickly Roll Out COVID-19 Vaccine to Young Kids (Subscription Required)
USA Today (November 2, 2021)  
Hospitals Struggle with Drug Shortages as Supply Chain Issues Persist
CBS News (October 21, 2021)   
Expert: Pfizer Requests the Approval of COVID-19 Vaccine for Ages 5 to 11
Pharmacy Times (October 8, 2021)   
Is Ivermectin "Bogus" or a "Miracle Drug"?
Newsweek (October 5, 2021)   
How Ivermectin Became the New Focus of the Anti-Vaccine Movement
NPR WAMU 88.5 (September 19, 2021)  
U.S. Health Officials Urge People Not To Use Deworming Medicine Ivermectin For COVID
NPR WAMU 88.5 (September 5, 2021) 
Rising Number of Insurers, Heathcare Systems Blocking Access to Alzheimer's Drug Aduhelm (Subscription)
Politico Pro (August 24, 2021)   
ASHP Survey of Specialty Pharmacies Highlights Concerns Over Access to Payer Networks, Interest in Serving New Populations
Pharmacy Times (July 15, 2021)   
ASHP Releases Inaugural Survey of Health-System Specialty Pharmacies
Pharmacy Practice News (July 14, 2021)    
What to Expect Before and After Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine, an Illustrated Guide
USA Today (March 11, 2021)  
Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine, Which Requires Just One Shot, is on Track to Become Third Allowed for Use in U.S. 
USA Today (February 26, 2021)    
Biden to Sign Executive Order Targeting America's Supply Chains in Critical Areas
NBC News (February 24, 2021)   
Who is Giving the COVID Vaccines? States Scramble to Find Vaccinators 
NBC News (February 21, 2021)    
U.S. Pharmacy Chain Will Not Give COVID-19 Vaccine to Customers with Severe Allergies-But Others Will 
Allergic Living  (February 4, 2021)    
Pfizer Spent Months Working to Extract Sixth Dose from Vials as Vaccine Production Shortfalls Loomed
The Washington Post (February 3, 2021)    
J&J's Single-Shot Vaccine Meets Primary Endpoints in Global Phase III
BioWorld (January 29, 2021)   
National Drug Shortage Crisis Hits COVID Vaccine Rollout
CNBC (January 29, 2021)   
Pfizer Will Ship Fewer Vaccine Vials to Account for 'Extra' Doses
The New York Times (January 22, 2021)   
Pharmacists Integral During First Phase of COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout
Pharmacy Practice News (January 11, 2021)   
Exclusive-Dialysis Clinics Provide New Path for Delivery of Stockpiled COVID-19 Antibody Drugs in U.S.
Reuters (December 30, 2020)     
Testing Delays, Staff Shortages Impede Distribution of COVID Treatment Used by Trump
CNBC (December 24, 2020)    
U.S. Hospitals Try 'MAb Squads,' Infusion Sites to Boost Use of COVID-19 Antibody Drugs
Reuters (December 16, 2020)   
Hospitals Discover a Surprise in Their Vaccine Deliveries: Extra Doses
The New York Times (December 16, 2020)    
Pharmacy Organizations Welcome FDA Authorization of COVID Vaccine
CBS46 News (December 12, 2020)   
Hospital Associations Sue HHS over 340B Enforcement
Modern Healthcare (December 12, 2020)   
Supply Is Limited and Distribution Uncertain as COVID Vaccine Rolls Out
Kaiser Health News (December 11, 2020)   
ASHP Expert Talks Vaccine Hesitancy, New Challenges Following COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout
Population Health Learning Network (December 11, 2020)  
Yikes, Your Mail-Order Prescriptions have been Sitting in Shockingly Hot and Cold Temperatures 
Fast Company (December 11, 2020)     
Challenges Shipping Prescription Medication (Broadcast)
KTVX-SLC (ABC) (December 10, 2020)    
Mail-Order Prescriptions Often Exposed to Unsafe Temperatures, Study Finds
UPI (December 10, 2020)    
"Puzzle without the Edge and Corner Pieces': 2 Experts Weigh in on Pfizer, Moderna Vaccine Trial News
Becker's Hospital Review (November 16, 2020)     
We'll Need More Than One Vaccine to Beat the Pandemic
Wired (November 13, 2020)     
Pfizer's COVID Vaccine Looks Promising, But Big Hurdles Remain
HealthDay News (November 12, 2020)      
Reviewing the Details of Pfizer's COVID Vaccine and Understanding Future Implications of Care
Pharmacy Learning Network (November 12, 2020)     
Report Finds Coronavirus Pandemic Leading to 'Unacceptable' Shortage of U.S. Drug Supplies
The Hill (October 23, 2020)   
Pharmacists Garner Priority COVID-19 Vaccination in New Recommendations
Drug Topics (October 8, 2020)   
Pharmacy Groups Blast U.S. Importation of Drugs from Canada
Becker's Hospital Review (September 28, 2020)    
Exclusive: U.S. Hospitals Turn Down Remdesivir, Limit Use to Sickest COVID-19 Patients
Reuters (September 11, 2020)   
COVID-19 Drug Rationed in the U.S. is Plentiful in Developing Countries
CNN (September 9, 2020)   
Drug Costs for COVID-19 Patients Plunge at U.S. Hospitals, but May Rise
Reuters (August 19, 2020)    
For Company Behind Coronavirus Drug, Sharp Questions Over Pricing, Potentially Cheaper Option
ABC News (August 13, 2020)     
Pharmacists Society Forms Diversity Task Force
Becker's Hospital Review (August 6, 2020)    
US Sending Texas Hospitals 500 Cases of Remdesivir as COVID-19 Cases Surge
Becker's Hospital Review (July 30, 2020)   
Remdesivir Shortages Plague Some Hospitals, Pharmacists Say
Physician's Briefing (July 30, 2020)    
12 Key Trends in Hospital Pharmacy from the ASHP Annual Survey
Becker's Hospital Review (July 8, 2020)   
Dexamethasone's Supply Chain Is the Most Exciting Thing About It 
Quartz (June 18, 2020)    
Special Report: COVID Deepens the Other Opioid Crisis- a Shortage of Hospital Painkillers
Reuters (June 9, 2020)   
NYU Langone's Lessons Learned
Pharmacy Practice News (June 3, 2020)    
Trump Takes a First Step Toward Returning Medical Supply Chains to the U.S.
The Washington Post (May 19, 2020)     
CEO Tapped by Trump to Make Generic Drugs during Pandemic Has a Dicey Track Record
STAT (May 19, 2020)    
51 Pennsylvania Hospitals Get Doses of COVID-19 Drug Remdesivir
WHYY (May 14, 2020)   
Two-thirds of Hospital Pharmacies Have Reduced Staff During COVID-19 Pandemic, ASHP Survey Finds
Becker's Hospital Review (May 11, 2020)   
Infectious-Disease Doctors Ask Government to Explain How it Decides Who Gets Gilead's Remdesivir 
MarketWatch (May 9, 2020)  
Hospitals Reporting Short Supplies of Neuromuscular Blockers
Pharmacy Times (May 8, 2020)   
White House to Direct Supply of COVID Drug Amid Access Fears
Associated Press (May 8, 2020)  
ASHP Urges Transparency of Remdesivir  Allocations to Hospitals
Drug Topics (May 7, 2020)   
ASHP Survey: Mechanical Ventilation Rx Shortages Remain a Challenge
Pharmacy Practice News (April 24, 2020) 
Doctors Say Death Penalty Drugs Could Help COVID-19 Patients on Ventilators
iHeart Radio (April 23, 2020)     
ASHP's Plan for Boosting COVID-19 Readiness
Pharmacy Practice News (April 21, 2020)    
Longtime Hydroxychloroquine Users Fear Shortage as Coronavirus Increases Demand
Orange County Register (April 20, 2020)    
How to Handle Fever, Cough, and Body Aches If You Have Mild COVID-19
Consumer Reports (April 15, 2020)    
Philly Area Hospitals Grapple with Shortage of Drugs to Put Patients on Ventilators
WHYY (April 14, 2020)    
FEMA Ships Out Nearly 20 Million Hydroxychloroquine Tablets
Politico (April 14, 2020)   
ICU Drugs Running Low as Coronavirus Cases Spike
NBC Boston (April 10, 2020)   
America's New Opioid Crisis
Politico (April 10, 2020)  
Next Potential Shortage: Drugs Needed to Run Ventilators
Associated Press (April 10, 2020) 
Amid Rush to Secure Ventilators, Doctors Warn of Shortage of Crucial Drugs
CBS News (April 9, 2020) 
The FDA Asks Companies to Stop Selling Ranitidine
Wired (April 9, 2020) 
ASHP Survey Finds Severe Supply Disruption in Medical Masks
Pharmacy Times (April 8, 2020)  
ASHP Survey: Mask Shortages Common
Pharmacy Practice News (April 7, 2020) 
Pharmacists Warn of Drug Shortage for Ventilator Patients
KIRO Seattle 7 (April 6, 2020) 
Fact Check: Trump Pitches Drug Not Approved for Coronavirus
The Associated Press (April 6, 2020)   
The Next Shortage That Could Kneecap Our Medical System
The Daily Beast (April 5, 2020)  
From Pain Meds to Condoms: Other Medical Supply Shortages Under COVID-19
Healthline (April 4, 2020) 
Exclusive: Opioid Supply Crunch for U.S. Coronavirus Patients Prompts Appeal to Relax Limits
Reuters (April 2, 2020)
Doctors Fear Shortage of Drug Critical to Ventilator Treatment for Coronavirus
ABC News (April 1, 2020)   
A New COVID-19 Problem: Shortages of Medicines Needed for Placing Patients on Ventilators
STAT (March 31, 2020) 
Drug Shortage Experts: What Consumers Need to Know During the Coronavirus Pandemic
CNBC (March 25, 2020)  
Virus Likely Curtailed China Drug Output, Raising Shortage Fears
Bloomberg (March 25, 2020) 
Justice Dept. Warns Hoarders of Masks and Drugs that Trump has Touted as Coronavirus Treatment
The Washington Post (March 25, 2020) 
Here's What You Need to Know About Chloroquine
CNN (March 23, 2020)
Telehealth Services, Online Resources Aim to Enhance Care Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Drug Topics (March 16, 2020)   
Tips for Preparing Pharmacies, Patients for COVID-19
Pharmacy Times (March 16, 2020)  
FDA, Pharmacies Take Action in Preparing for COVID-19 Outbreak
Pharmacy Times (March 13, 2020)  
Drug Shortages Act Needed As Coronavirus Threats Grow
Drug Topics (March 12, 2020) 
China's Coronavirus-Induced Supply Chain Woes Fan Concerns of Possible Drug Shortages
Reuters (March 11, 2020)
FDA Postpones Foreign Inspections Until April, Limits Domestic Travel (subscription publication)
Inside Health Policy (March 10, 2020) 
Health Officials Warn of Possible Drug Shortage as Concerns Over Supply Grow
CNBC Special Report: Markets in Turmoil (March 6, 2020)
Coronavirus Strains Fragile Pharmaceutical Supply Chain
Modern Healthcare (March 4, 2020) 
Coronavirus Outbreak Sparks Drug Supply Chain Concerns
National Journal (February 28, 2020)
FDA Reports First Drug Shortage Due to COVID-19, Far Earlier than Expected
Barron's (February 28, 2020)
Viral Fear Sparks Global Run on Face Masks
Associated Press (February 27, 2020)
Sanofi's France-Based API Company Could Reduce Reliance on China (subscription publication)
Inside Health Policy (February 26, 2020) 
Pharmacists Concerned About Shortages in Wake of Coronavirus
Drug Topics (February 25, 2020)

Report: Many Opportunities for Health-System Pharmacy Growth, Potential Risks Over the Next Decade
Pharmacy Times (February 19, 2020)

The Coronavirus Is a Threat to the Global Drug Supply
Wired (January 28, 2020)      
People Are Using Their Pets' Prescription Meds: Why That's a Terrible Idea
Healthline (December 17, 2019)     
Outpatient Settings Need Pharmacists, but Lack of Reimbursement Makes That Tough
Modern Healthcare (December 14, 2019)       
Why Are Americans Taking Fish Antibiotics?
Smithsonian Magazine (December 13, 2019)     
Study: Enhanced Role of Pharmacists Contributes to Increase in Patient Satisfaction
Pharmacy Times (December 12, 2019)    
Pharmacists Improve Patients' Overall Hospital Satisfaction, Study Finds
Becker's Hospital Review (December 12, 2019)   
People in the U.S. Are Buying Fish Antibiotics Online and Taking Them Themselves
Newsweek (December 11, 2019)      
ASHP Awards Six Members with Distinguished Service Honors
Drug Topics (December 11, 2019)     
Legislative Efforts in Drug Pricing
Pharmacy Times (December 11, 2019)    
Study: Human Consumption of Fish Antibiotics May Lead to Dangerous Consequences 
Pharmacy Times (December 11, 2019)   
ASHP 2019 Best Practices Awards
Becker's Hospital Review (December 10, 2019)    
ASHP Honors Two of Their Own at Midyear Opening Ceremony
Drug Topics (December 9, 2019)    
Study Demonstrates Safe, Less-Expensive Options for Patients with Penicillin Allergies 
Pharmacy Times (December 9, 2019)   
A Severe Shortage Hits a Drug Used for Cancer, Immune Disorders, Epilepsy, Causing Canceled Treatments and Rationing
The Washington Post (November 4, 2019)  
New Legislation for Drug Shortages Praised by Health Care Groups
Pharmacy Times (October 29, 2019) 
How Pharmacists Can Celebrate National Pharmacy Week
Pharmacy Times (October 21, 2019)    
Vincristine Drug Shortage Stirs Concern for Impact on Pediatric Patients with Cancer
Pharmacy Times (October 21, 2019)   
Recall of Blood Pressure Medication Losartan Expands Over Cancer Concerns
Everyday Health (September 27, 2019)   
New EPA Rule Bans All Sewering of Hazardous Waste Drugs
Patient Safety & Quality Healthcare (August 19, 2019)  
ASHP Releases New Guidelines for Perioperative Pharmacists
Drug Topics (August 1, 2019) 
Proposal to Cut 340B Reimbursement Elicits Opposition from Health System Pharmacists
Pharmacy Times (July 31, 2019)       
Pharmacists Providing More Care in Health Systems
Managed Healthcare Executive (July 15, 2019)      
Hospital-based Pharmacists Spearhead Opioid Stewardship
Health Data Management (July 8, 2019)     
A Good Rx for Lowest Prices, Best Service, at a Pharmacy
The Washington Post (May 27, 2019)     
At House Drug Pricing Hearing, ASHP Targets DIR Fees, Anti-Competition Strategies (Registration or Login Required)
Specialty Pharmacy Continuum (May 9, 2019)    
CDC Responds to Instances of Misapplication of Opioid Guidelines
Drug Topics (April 26, 2019)   
New Program Allows Pharmacists to Earn a Compounded Sterile Preparations Certificate
Pharmacy Times (April 25, 2019)    
Pharmacy Practice Managers Report Frequent Drug Shortages
Clinical Pain Advisor (April 24, 2019)   
Generic Drug Shortages: U.S. Health Care Systems Accept the Challenge
RealClear Health (April 12, 2019)   
ASHP Match Ends with Over 5000 Placements in Pharmacy Residency Programs
Pharmacy Times (April 11, 2019)   

ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting Ranks Among Top US Trade Shows
Pharmacy Times (March 28, 2019)   

Pharmacy Residents Named Executive Fellows for ASHP
Pharmacy Times (March 26, 2019)    

Match Day Pairs Thousands of Pharmacy Students with Residency Programs
Pharmacy Times (March 15, 2019)    
Gluten, Lactose in Drugs? Study Raises Questions About Risk
Associated Press (March 13, 2019)   
Good News: Opioid Prescribing Fell. The Bad? Patients Suffer, Doctors Say
The New York Times (March 6, 2019)    
ASHP to Congress: Let Pharmacists Vaccinate!
Pharmacy Practice News (March 6, 2019)   
ASHP Announces 2019 Award Recipients
Pharmacy Times (March 6, 2019)    
Senate Hearing Concludes That Credible Information Is Key to Improving Vaccination Rates
Pharmacy Times (March 5, 2019)    
Battling Burnout: Nearly Two-Thirds of Pharmacists Say They're Vulnerable
Pharmacy Practice News (March 4, 2019)     
ASHP Briefs Congress on Drug Pricing, Shortages
Pharmacy Practice News (February 7, 2019)      
Get More From Your Pharmacy
Consumer Reports (January 31, 2019)     
"Pharmacists for Healthier Lives" Campaign Enters Second Phase
Pharmacy Times (January 23, 2019)    
Drug Price Increases, Shortages Putting Pressure on Hospitals: ASHP Report
Pharmacy Practice News (January 21, 2019)   
Government Shutdown Could Make Hospitals Wait Longer For New Generic Drugs
Modern Healthcare (January 17, 2019)    
Safe Handling of Hazardous Drugs
Pharmacy Practice News (January 17, 2019)   
Report Details of Rising Drug Shortages on Hospitals
Pharmacy Times (January 17, 2019)  
Hospital Drug Spend Spiked 19% from 2015-2017, Coalition Says
BioPharma Dive (January 16, 2019)    
A Quarter of U.S. Hospitals Cut Staff to Cope with Rising Drug Costs from 2015-2017, Study Finds
Becker's Hospital Review (January 16, 2019)    
5 New Pharmacy Rules and Regulations in 2019
Drug Topics (January 11, 2019)    
How Pharmacy Will Change in 2019
Drug Topics (January 9, 2019)    
Pharmacists: A Profession People Trust
Drug Topics (January 8, 2019)   
FDA Recall of Heart Meds Grows Due to Cancer Risk
Everyday Health (January 4, 2019)  
Evolving Role of Pharmacy Technicians
Pharmacy Times (January 3, 2019)   
Quarter of Idahoans Prescribed Opioids for Chronic Pain at Risk for Overdose, Say ISU Researchers 
East Idaho News (December 13, 2018)  
State Study Shows Chronic Opioid Users Often Receive Dangerous Combinations
Practical Pain Management (December 12, 2018)     
Coverage from ASHP Midyear Highlights SPT Week in Review
Specialty Pharmacy Times (December 7, 2018)    
Annual Pharmacy Forecast Predicts Industry Developments for 2019
Specialty Pharmacy Times (December 6, 2018)   
Opioids Plus Other Drugs a Deadly Mix for Heavy Users
U.S. News & World Report (December 5, 2018)   
Increasing Reliance on Technology in Pharmacy: Predictions for 2019
Pharmacy Times (December 5, 2018)  
Healthcare Coalition Proposes Ways to Combat Drug Shortages
Medscape (December 4, 2018)   
Many of Idaho's Chronic Opioid Users Prescribed Unsafe Drug Combos
Modern Healthcare (December 4, 2018)  
Industry Award Winners Recognized at ASHP Midyear 2018
Pharmacy Times (December 4, 2018) 
'You Are Part of a Dream Team': Magic Johnson Addresses Pharmacists and Students at ASHP Midyear
Pharmacy Times (December 3, 2018)  
Pharmacists Play a Role in Responding to Drug Shortages
Pharmacy Times (December 3, 2018) 
Rural Health Care Pharmacists Overcoming Unique Challenges Through Innovation
Pharmacy Times (December 3, 2018)    
Must-See Sessions at ASHP Midyear 2018
Pharmacy Times (November 30, 2018)   
FDA Officials, Key Stakeholders Convene to Discuss Root Causes of Drug Shortages
Pharmacy Times (November 29, 2018)     
Opioids Front and Center at Midyear
U.S. Pharmacist (November 27, 2018)   
Anaheim Awaits ASHP Midyear 2018 Clinical Meeting
U.S. Pharmacist (November 27, 2018)  
Opioid Shortage: While Addiction Issues Loom, Hospitals Run Short on Necessary Painkillers
Worcester Business Journal (November 26, 2018)    
Industry Supports New Federal Law Aimed at Curbing Opioid Epidemic
Pharmacy Times (October 25, 2018)   
Safe Handling of Hazardous Drugs: Reviewing Standards for Worker Protection
Pharmacy Practice News (October 15, 2018)     
Indispensable Reference for Paediatric Injectable Drugs
The Pharmaceutical Journal (October 15, 2018)    
New Pharmacogenomics Certificate Program Available to Pharmacists
Pharmacy Times (October 11, 2018)   
Legislation Signed Into Law Prohibiting 'Gag Clauses' for Pharmacies
Pharmacy Times (October 10, 2018)    
How to Avoid Medication Errors in Hospitals
HealthLeaders (October 9, 2018)   
ASHP Provides Guidelines for Preventing Medication Errors in Hospitals
Pharmacy Times (October 2, 2018)    
The Evolution of Pharmacy Technicians: Traditional and Emerging Advancement Opportunities
Pharmacy Times (September 28, 2018)    
Summit on Drug Shortages Explores Disaster Impacts on Supply Chain
Pharmacy Times (September 21, 2018)    
Hurricane Maria's Effect on the Health Care Industry Is Threatening Lives Across the U.S.
HuffPost (September 20, 2018)   
How to Prevent the Top 4 Medication Errors
Drug Topics (September 17, 2018)    
ASHP Appoints Section of Specialty Pharmacy Practitioners Executive Committee
Pharmacy Practice News (September 12, 2018)   
New Worker Protections Coming Soon from ASHP
Pharmacy Practice News (September 11, 2018)   
New CE Program from ASHP Focuses on International Patient-Centered Clinical Care
Pharmacy Times (September 6, 2018)   
IV Drug Shortages Present Challenges, Opportunities
ACP Hospitalist (September 2018)  
Urgent Action Necessary to Address Opioid Drug Shortage
Healio (August 25, 2018)  
Here's Why There's a Shortage of EpiPens
Marketplace (August 23, 2018)  
Managing Drug Shortages is a Challenge for Health Care Workers. Here's a Solution
The Sacramento Bee (August 10, 2018)  
Providers Ramp Up Preparation for Drug Shortages
Modern Healthcare (July 31, 2018)  
FDA Recalls Common Heart Drug Over Cancer Concerns
Everyday Health (July 19, 2018)   
ASHP, ACPE Release Revised National Standards for Pharmacy Technician Accreditation
Pharmacy Times (July 11, 2018)   
EpiPen Supply Situation Improving, But Some Consumers Still Face Hurdles
Allergic Living (July 9, 2018)   
ASHP Delegates Take a Measured Approach to DVO
Pharmacy Practice News (July 7, 2018)    
ASHP Urges Congress to Hold Hearings on Drug Shortage Crisis
Drug Topics (July 5, 2018)   
Amid IV Opioid Shortages, Hospitals Adjust to New Normal
FierceHealthcare (July 2, 2018)   
Pharmacists Need to Remain Aware of Drug Shortages and Be Prepared to Take Action
Pharmacy Times (July 2, 2018)   
Here's What You Should Know About the Injectable Opioid Supply Crisis: 9 Insights
Becker's ASC Review (June 28, 2018)    
U.S. Hospitals Grapple with Prolonged Injected Opioid Shortage
Associated Press (June 27, 2018)    
FDA, Drugmakers Continue Work to End Critical Drug Shortages
Medscape (June 22, 2018)    
June 8 Pharmacy Week in Review: Drug Shortages, Folic Acid and Erectile Dysfunction, and Precision Medicine in Cancer Treatment
Pharmacy Times (June 8, 2018)   
Valuable and Easy-to-Use Drug Information Resource 
The Pharmaceutical Journal (June 7, 2018)    
5 Public Policy Issues Affecting Pharmacists
Pharmacy Times (June 6, 2018)    
Learning from IV Drug Shortages: Be Prepared and Proactive
Pharmacy Times (June 5, 2018)   
Sterile Water For Injection—Shortage Continues
Healthcare Business Today (June 5, 2018)  
ASHP Votes to Create Section of Specialty Pharmacy Practitioners
Specialty Pharmacy Times (June 4, 2018)   
ASHP Adds Section of Specialty Pharmacy Practitioners
Pharmacy Times (June 4, 2018)   
ASHP Honors Student Leaders
Pharmacy Times (June 3, 2018)  
Improve Pediatric Medication Safety with IV Workflow Software
Pharmacy Purchasing & Products (June 2018)   
U.S. Hospital Warn of Drug Shortages Caused by Disaster, Flu, GMP Issues
Verdict Hospital (May 30, 2018)  
Pharmacists Group Urges Congress to Take Action on Opioid Drug Shortage Problem
Life Science Daily  (May 25, 2018)  
The U.S. is Running Out of Commonly Used Drugs Including Ones Used in Epidurals, and It's Put Us on 'the Brink of a Public Health Emergency'
Business Insider (May 23, 2018)   
Drug Shortages Fewer but More Dire, Experts Say
Pharmacy Practice News (May 15, 2018)    
Pharmacists Flexing Their Med Management Muscles
Pharmacy Practice News (May 15, 2018)   
Consumers Struggle to Find EpiPens
The New York Times (May 10, 2018)  
The U.S. Is Facing an EpiPen Shortage
Bloomberg (May 8, 2018)  
5 Unintended Consequences of Addressing the Opioid Crisis
Politico (May 8, 2018)  
In the Midst of a Massive Opioid Crisis, Hospitals are Experiencing an Opioid Shortage
WGBH News (April 18, 2018) 
Senate Holds Hearing on 340B Drug Pricing Program
Policy and Medicine (April 9, 2018)
ASHP Testifies To the Value of 340B Savings
Pharmacy Practice News (April 4, 2018)  
A3 Collaborative Shows the Power of Peer Learning
Pharmacy Practice News (April 4, 2018) 
The Other Opioid Crisis: Hospital Shortages Lead to Patient Pain, Medical Errors
The Washington Post (March 16, 2018)
Hospitals are Confronting A New Opioid Crisis: An Alarming Shortage of Pain Meds
Stat (March 15, 2018)
Four Ways Pharmacists Are Fighting Opioid Abuse 
Drug Topics (March 14, 2018)
FDA, ASHP Actions to Prevent or Manage Chemotherapy Drug Shortages
Oncology Nurse Advisor (March 13, 2018)
17 Everyday Medication Mistakes That Could Make You Sick
MSN (March 13, 2018)
Injectable Opioids Scarce in Hospitals and Hospices Despite the U.S. Being Awash in Pills
Fierce Pharma (March 13, 2018)
Welcome Update to Resource on Sterile Compounding
The Pharmaceutical Journal (March 9, 2018)
Patient Safety Advocate Christopher Jerry Keeps Fighting the Good Fight
Pharmacy Times (March 1, 2018)
There's a Shortage of Opioids Where They're Needed Most in Hospitals
The Inquirer (February 28, 2018);
As They Fight Flu, Hospitals Cope with Shortage of IV Fluids
Philadelphia Inquirer (February 14, 2018)
Making Parenteral Drugs in Short Supply Last Longer
The Pharmaceutical Journal (February 2, 2018)
Hospitals Face Shortage of Sterile Water for Injections: 5 Things to Know
Becker's Hospital Review (February 2, 2018)
340B Program: Important, but Weaknesses Cited
Pharmacy Practice News (January 31, 2018)
A Demanding Flu Season Tightens Squeeze On IV Bag Supplies
WisContext (January 30, 2018)
Pharma Supply Chain, Industry Still Recovering from Hurricane Maria
Drug Topics (January 29, 2018)
Calls for Action on Rx Shortage at ASHP Midyear
Pharmacy Practice News (January 16, 2018)
How Health Execs Can Partner with Pharmacists to Address Opioids
Managed Healthcare Executive (January 16, 2018)
Delaware Hospitals, EMS Cope with IV Bag Shortages
Delawareonline (January 14, 2018)
Hurricane Maria's Devastation includes National Shortage of a Critical Medical Supply
ABC News (January 14, 2018)
Hospitals Scramble Amid IV Bag Shortage
WNYC (January 11, 2018)
Top 4 Trends for Hospital Pharmacists in 2018
Drug Topics (January 11, 2018)
Could Hurricanes be to Blame for an IV Bags and Solutions Shortage?
WJLA (January 10, 2018)
IV Bag Shortage has Hospitals Scrambling to Treat Flu
Associated Press (January 9, 2018)
After Hurricane Maria, IV Bags Are Still In Short Supply. This Man Saw That First-Hand
Newsweek (December 30, 2017)
Good News for Health-System Pharmacists
Drug Topics (December 14, 2017)
IV Fluid Shortage Forces Long Island Hospital to Transfer Patient
abc7NY (December 7, 2017)
Policy Update from ASHP
Pharmacy Practice News (December 6, 2017)
ASHP Kicks Off Pharmacy Technician Forum
Pharmacy Times (December 4, 2017)
Label Babble: Deciphering Over-the-Counter Cold and Flu Drugs
Consumer Reports (November 30, 2017)
ASHP Celebrates 75th Anniversary at Midyear 2017
Drug Topics (November 29, 2017)
Opinion: Puerto Rico Devastation Highlights Issue of Medical-Supplies Shortage
Philly.com (November 27, 2017)
ASHP Literature Awards: Profiles of Pharmacist-Scientists in Action
Pharmacy Practice News (November 20, 2017)
How Hospitals Can Cope with IV Drug Shortages
Formulary Watch (November 17, 2017)
Area Hospitals Making Adjustments in Face of National Shortage of IV Fluids
Omaha World-Herald (November 16, 2017)
We’re Running Out of Commonly Used Drugs — and Hospitals Say It’s Quickly Becoming a Crisis
Business Insider (November 10, 2017)
6 Medical Groups to Congress: We Need a 'Comprehensive Strategy' for Critical Drug Shortages
Becker's Hospital Review (November 10, 2017)
Pharmacy Supply Lines Are Still Shaking After Storm Passes
Drug Topics (November 9, 2017)
Ten Ways Hospitals Can Manage Rising Drug Costs
Managed Healthcare Executive (November 9, 2017)
USP Hits Pause on <800>, but No Time to Rest
Pharmacy Practice News (November 7, 2017)
Women's Health Fuels Practice Expansion
Pharmacy Practice News (November 7, 2017)
Hurricane Maria Accelerates Slow Drip of Medical Supply Shortages
WisContext (November 1, 2017)
Hurricane Damage in Puerto Rico Leads to Fears of Drug Shortages Nationwide
The New York Times (October 4, 2017)
The Other Side of Opioid Limits
Drug Topics (October 3, 2017)
A P&T Committee's Transition to a Complete Electronic Meeting System - A Multisite Institution Experience
P&T Community (October 2017)
More Clouds Form Over 340B Program
P&T Community (October 2017)
Happy World Pharmacists Day!
Pharmacy Practice News (September 25, 2017)
E-Prescribing Allows Pharmacists to Improve Patient Care
Specialty Pharmacy Times (September 22, 2017)
Survey: Nearly All U.S. Hospitals Use EHRs, CPOE Systems
Healthcare Informatics (September 11, 2017)
EHRs Partially or Completely Implemented in 99% of US Hospitals: 4 Survey Findings
Becker's Hospital Review (September 11, 2017)
‘Meds-to-beds’ Programs Aim to Prevent Re-hospitalization
The Washington Post (September 4, 2017)
Trump Administration Further Delays 340B Penalty Rule
HFMA Healthcare Business News (August 28, 2017)
New ASHP Book Helps You Understand USP <800> Compliance
Pharmacy Practice News (August 21, 2017)
Putting Pharmacogenomics into Practice
The Pharmaceutical Journal (August 2017)
Comprehensive Guide on Handling Hazardous Drugs
The Pharmaceutical Journal (August 2017)
How Pharmacists Can Improve Error Reporting Systems
Pharmacy Times (June 7, 2017)
Pharmacists Play Key Role in the Future of Health Care
Pharmacy Times (June 7, 2017)
ISMP Identifies Most Reported Medication Safety Errors This Year
Pharmacy Times (June 6, 2017)
Opioid Abuse: What Should Pharmacists Do About It?
Pharmacy Times (June 5, 2017)
How a Baking Soda Shortage Became a Health-care Crisis
USA Today (May 31, 2017)
Some Can’t-Miss Sessions at ASHP Summer 2017
Pharmacy Times (May 31, 2017)
Opioids, Medication Safety Top Focus at ASHP Summer Meetings
Drug Topics (May 25, 2017)
Drug Chains, ASHP Support Anti-Price Gouging Campaign
Drug Topics (May 3, 2017)
Comprehensive Drug Reference Resource
The Pharmaceutical Journal (April 6, 2017)
Republicans Resolve to Address High Drug Prices
P&T Community (April 2017)
FDA Pleases No One with Final Guidance On Naming of Biologicals and Biosimilars
P&T Community (April 2017)
New Tech on Display at ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting
Pharmacy Practice News (March 24, 2017)
ASHP Releases Preceptor Guide
Drug Topics (March 21, 2017)
How to Avoid Dangerous EpiPen Mistakes
Consumer Reports (March 1, 2017)
Concerns Still Percolate Around Compounding
P&T Community (March 2017)
New Tech on Tap at ASHP Midyear Meeting
Pharmacy Practice News (February 6, 2017)
ASHP Offers Guidance for Controlling Diversion
Pharmacy Practice News (January 5, 2017)
Interdisciplinary Teamwork Yields Improved Antibiotic Stewardship
Infection Control Today (December 22, 2016)
Several People Honored at ASHP 2016
Pharmacy Times (December 7, 2016)
5 Must-See Sessions of ASHP 2016
Pharmacy Times (November 18, 2016)
VA Treats Patients’ Impatience with Clinical Pharmacists
USA Today (October 24, 2016)
Pharmacists Can Help Raise HCW Flu Vaccination Rates
Pharmacy Practice News (October 21, 2016)
Penicillin Shortage Threatens Syphilis Patients
Modern Healthcare (September 13, 2016)
Health-System Pharmacists Embrace Medication Standardization Campaign
Drug Topics (September 10, 2016)
The Secretive System for Vetting Cancer Drug Use Needs an Urgent Overhaul
Stat News (September 6, 2016)
How to Get the Cheaper EpiPen Alternative
Consumer Reports (August 24, 2016)
CMS Softens Its Stance on Part B Payment Project
Clinical Oncology News (August 19, 2016)
Biosimilar: Coming to a Pharmacy Near You
Drug Topics (August 10, 2016)
Total Drug Expenditures Projected to Increase in 2016
HealthDay News (July 25, 2016)
Prescription Medication Costs May Increase 13% This Year
Pharmacy Times (July 21, 2016)
What Would Our Health Care Community Look Like Without DTC Advertising?
Pharmacy Times (June 27, 2016)
Pharmacists and Primary Care
Repertoire Magazine (June 2016)
Pharmacists Join Physicians’ Rallying Cry for a Ban on Pharma’s DTC Advertising
FiercePharma (June 20, 2016)
Meet the 150 Companies in the D.C. Area with the Highest Ratings from Their Employees
The Washington Post (June 19, 2016)
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