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March 26, 2013
NCPA among industry associations rejecting proposal to reschedule hydrocodone

The National Community Pharmacists Association called for the rejection of a proposal made by Sens. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., and Mark Kirk, R.-Ill., to reschedule Vicodin and other hydrocodone-containing products from Schedule III to Schedule II of the Controlled Substances Act.

August 8, 2012
FDA approves morphine sulfate oral solution

The Food and Drug Administration has approved an oral painkiller made by Perrigo, the drug maker said Wednesday.

June 1, 2012
Pharmacy groups oppose hydrocodone amendment to PDUFA bill

Five pharmacy organizations on Thursday wrote Congress in opposition of an amendment to the Food and Drug Administration Safety Innovation Act due to its potential to delay patients' timely relief from chronic pain while increasing drug costs.

December 14, 2011
Tar Heel State to renew PSE Rx-only debate in two years

North Carolina may be two years away from joining Oregon and Mississippi as the only states to classify pseudoepehdrine as a prescription-only medicine.

August 24, 2011
Pharmacy crime: Pushing back against rising wave


Dispensing narcotics and other highly abused prescription drugs, pharmacies have always been potential targets for robbery and burglary. But a series of violent crimes over the past year and a half have thrown a spotlight on the dangers faced by pharmacy workers and customers, and have galvanized public opinion for tougher laws.


June 14, 2011
Cypress gets OK for cough-cold medications Zutripro, Rezira

The Food and Drug Administration has approved two cough-cold medications made by Cypress Pharmaceutical, the company said Monday.

March 31, 2011
NCPA: Florida bill sacrifices indie pharmacy in war on drugs

The National Community Pharmacists Association on Thursday spoke out against a Florida bill sponsored by state Rep. Rob Schenck, R-District 44, which would restrict the dispensing of controlled substances on Schedule II and III to publicly traded pharmacy chains and pharmacies that have more than $100 million in taxable revenues, or only those independent community pharmacies that have been in business more than 10 years.

February 22, 2011
Report: Arkansas considers switching PSE to Rx only

Arkansas on Friday became the fourth state this year to entertain making the popular decongestant pseudoephedrine available only by prescription.

October 10, 2010
Industry anxiously awaiting FDA decision on DXM’s fate

While the fact that two Food and Drug Administration advisory committees collectively voted 15 opposed...

September 13, 2010
NACDS to FDA advisory committee: Curb DXM abuse without impeding appropriate use

As the Food and Drug Administration's Drug Safety and Risk Management Committee debated Tuesday on...

August 31, 2010
FDA to discuss concerns over medicines with DXM

The Food and Drug Administration last week issued an information packet in preparation for a...

August 30, 2010
NCPA to DEA: 'Institutional facilitators' can help LTC facilities

The National Community Pharmacists Association sent a letter to the Drug Enforcement Administration that featured...

August 17, 2010
Jazz's Xyrem may treat fibromyalgia, FDA advisory committees say

A drug used to treat narcolepsy soon could win approval to treat the chronic pain...

June 16, 2010
Report: Oregon State Board of Pharmacy declares marijuana as drug with medical use

The makers of the 1930s documentary “Reefer Madness” would be furious at the news, but...

March 23, 2010
NCPA seeks 'workable solution' for DEA's Controlled Substances Act interpretation

A group catering to the nation's community pharmacists sent a letter to a senatorial committee...

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