Second Question of the Day: 5/3/2013 Why Does the Help Senate Committee Not Have Someone from the Veterinary Industry Testifying When Compounding is A Major Part of their World?

HELP Committee List of Witness for May 9th Hearing

Full Committee Hearing - Pharmaceutical Compounding: Proposed Legislative Solution

Date:

Thursday, May 09 2013, 10:00 AM

Place:

430 Dirksen Senate Office Building

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Panel I

• Dr. Janet Woodcock , Director, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, Food and Drug Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Silver Spring, MD

Panel II

• Carmen S. Catizone , Executive Director, National Association of Boards of Pharmacy, Mount Prospect, IL
• Allan Coukell , Director, Medical Programs, The Pew Charitable Trusts, Washington, DC
• David G. Miller , Executive Vice President and CEO, International Academy of Compounding Pharmacy, Missouri City, TX
• Dr. Kasey K. Thompson , Vice President, Office of Policy, Planning and Communications, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, Bethesda, MD

Agenda Posted for Colorado State Board of Pharmacy Meeting Set for May 16--A Number of Complaints Filed Against Compounding Pharmacies

Colorado State Board of Pharmacy Meeting Date: 05/16/2013 Time: 08:30 AM Title: Colorado State Board of Pharmacy Meeting Location: 1560 Broadway Ste 110D, Denver, CO 80202 Regular Meeting.  Agenda submission deadline is 4/22/13. Attachment(s): File Agenda.pdf

Colorado Board of Pharmacy Rules Manual-- New Rules Effective in 2013

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Editorial by Dr. Loyd Allen: Editorial: Documentation vs Opinion on Compounding Regulatory Activities

To read Dr. Allen's editorial in the latest edition of Compounding This Week: Newsletter click here

Upcoming Webinar and Events listed by IACP

Upcoming IACP Events




MAY16

Webinar: Being a Successful Advocate - Working with Your State and Federal Representatives
Online Webinar

1:00pm - 2:00pm


MAY30

ASCA Webinar: New Developments Affecting Compounding Pharmacies and What They Mean for Your ASC
Online Webinar

1:00pm - 2:00pm


JUN01

IACP's 19th Annual Compounders on Capitol Hill 2013
Crystal Gateway Marriott(map)


JUN22
GPhA 138th

For more information or to register go to the IACP website found here

Pharmacy Reflections: Changes in Compounding Pharmacy Oversight

Pharmacy Reflections: Changes in Compounding Pharmacy Oversight: On April 26 th , the United States Senate produced early compounding legislation, primarily in response to the Meningitis Outbreak...

CAPS Provides Input on Draft Sterile Compounding Legislation

05/03/2013

Supporting consistent federal oversight of sterile compounding in the United States, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc. (CAPS®), a B. Braun company, submitted its comments today

Bethlehem, PA – May 3, 2013 – Supporting consistent federal oversight of sterile compounding in the United States, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc. (CAPS^®), a B. Braun company, submitted its comments today to the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) regarding the committee’s draft legislation on sterile compounding.

“We strongly believe that consistency will be the key,” said Mike Koch, CAPS Vice President, Marketing and Support Services. “To help ensure both patient safety and confidence in the nation’s drug supply, it’s important to hold all compounded sterile preparations made in the U.S. to a consistent set of quality standards, while avoiding potentially dangerous loopholes.”

CAPS delivers compounded sterile preparations daily, both locally and nationwide, from 25 locations. Included in the comments submitted to the Committee was support for the newly proposed “Compounding Manufacturer” category. CAPS looks forward to further engaging in the dialogue on this important patient safety legislation.

Source found here

Setting record straight | therecord --in Canada

Setting record straight | therecord

IACP Compounders on the Hill Last Day to Register--

Compounders on Capitol Hill (CCH) online registration closes today, May 2, 2013 at Midnight! Please join us at CCH and plan to stay for “Hill Day,” on Tuesday, June 4th. This is your opportunity to weigh in with lawmakers, and make your voice heard in the debate. There is strength in numbers, and a large turnout will bolster our effort.

Register online at www.iacprx.org/cch. #CCH2013