The American College of Apothecaries and DitchYourPPI.com have launched a continuing education program designed to train pharmacists in working with physicians and other health care providers to provide a medication tapering system for patients taking prescription and over the counter Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs). “Thousands of patients are “stuck” on acid reflux medication, unable to […] [...]
The American College of Apothecaries (ACA) and American College of Veterinary Pharmacists are pleased to announce the establishment of new membership categories designed to enhance participation in the organizations by pharmacists at all stages of their careers as well as a new “Dual Fellowship” for Pharmacist Fellows who are interested in membership in both organizations. […] [...]
ACA Regional Director Steve Anderson of Perry Pharmacy shared this month’s Mentoring Monday tip — a great reminder of the benefits of building relationships with our patients! The post #Mentoring Monday appeared first on American College of Apothecaries.
Recognizing that nearly one in four flu vaccinations occurs in a community or retail pharmacy, the US Centers for Disease Control recently distributed a “Dear Pharmacist” letter outlining Flu Vaccine recommendations for 2016-17. “We are proud that the CDC recognizes the important role that independent pharmacy plays in ensuring the public health,” said Donnie Calhoun, […] [...]
The American College of Apothecaries is proud to announce an agreement with the online professional pharmacy network QID to become its first nation-wide association partner in the United States. Through QID, pharmacists, pharmacy students and technicians have free 24/7 access to a secure network with verified pharmacy professionals that is HIPAA compliant. “The ability to […] [...]
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The American College of Apothecaries Research and Education Foundation has announced a gift from ACA Member Terri Hall Klouda in memory of her late husband, former ACA President and Chairman Bernie Klouda. The gift will be used to establish the Bernie Klouda Memorial Student Scholarship Fund, which will provide assistance to pharmacy students in financial need. [...]
2015 ACA Member of the Year Linda McElhiney with ACA Executive Vice-President Ed Hesterlee CORONADO, CA, February 26, 2016: The American College of Apothecaries presented the 2015 ACA Member of the Year Award to Linda McElhiney, PharmD, MSP, RPh, FIACA, FASHP, FIACP of Indianapolis, Indiana, at the College’s 2016 Annual Educational Conference. The presentation was made during [...]
The following independent pharmacists were installed as officers of the American College of Apothecaries during its 2016 Annual Educational Conference in Coronado, California: Chairman — Jerome Greene, RPh, FACA Jerry Greene is a pharmacist and owner of San Diego Compounding Pharmacy. After receiving his baccalaureate degree from Western Michigan University in 1982, Jerry then went on [...]