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August 30, 2019

Changes to USP <797>, addition of <800> having enormous impact on hospital pharmacies

Beginning on December 1, 2019, all hospital pharmacies are expected to comply with USP <797> and USP <800>. For most hospital pharmacies, enforcement of these chapters means big changes to practice, budget, and physical environment. Understanding <797> and <800> is necessary to ensure that hospital pharmacies are compounding safe parenteral products, and that staff involved with procurement, storage, handling, compounding, and administration are safe from potentially harmful exposure.

September 3, 2019

APhA names Ilisa Bernstein senior vice president, pharmacy practice and government affairs

The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) has named Ilisa Bernstein, PharmD, JD, FAPhA, as its new Senior Vice President of Pharmacy Practice and Government Affairs, effective October 14. Bernstein will be responsible for leading implementation of the association’s strategies related to professional affairs, pharmacy practice, advocacy, and government affairs.

Why APhA?

APhA is the leading advocate for the pharmacy profession and a driving force in creating opportunities for pharmacists to play a key role in integrated patient care, and ensuring the profession is recognized as essential in optimal medication use. We strive to make your job as a pharmacist easier, by providing the latest industry news, continuing education and professional development opportunities, practice tools, and more, so that you can focus on caring for your patients.