Industry Advocacy

FDA reaches agreement with generics industry on new GDUFA commitments
WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration and the generic drug manufacturing industry —including representatives of generic pharmaceutical manufacturers, active pharmaceutical ingredient manufacturers and contract manufacturing organizations — have reached agreement on a package of program enhancements and resource commitments to reauthorize the Generic Drug User Fee Amendments of 2012 (GDUFA), which are set to expire next year.
ALA seeks to raise legal buying age through 'Tobacco 21'
CHICAGO – The American Lung Association on Tuesday launched "Tobacco 21," an initiative calling on the remaining 48 states and the District of Columbia to follow the lead of California and Hawaii, and raise the legal sales age for tobacco products to 21.

Washington insider Charlie Cook to address CRN annual meeting

WASHINGTON — The Council for Responsible Nutrition on Monday announced that the ultimate Washington insider, Charlie Cook, editor and publisher of the Cook Political Report and columnist for the National Journal, will share his political perspectives with attendees of The Conference: CRN’s Annual Symposium for the Dietary Supplement Industry in October.
Guest blog: More members of Congress pressure Medicare on DIR fees

In June, due to NCPA advocacy efforts and widespread grassroots activity from independent pharmacists, 30 members of the House of Representatives wrote to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) urging the agency to finalize its guidance on DIR fees. NCPA members and staff continued advocacy efforts, and as a result, three more members of Congress have contacted CMS to voice support for their DIR proposal.
Benzer Pharmacy joins American Pharmacy Purchasing Alliance

TAMPA, Fla. — Benzer Pharmacy announced Friday that it had joined the American Pharmacy Purchasing Alliance (APPA), a community of pharmaceutical experts and professionals working to advance the pharmaceutical purchasing industry. Now all of the more than 60 Benzer Pharmacy locations are members of the alliance.
Getting a spot at the table by putting advocacy center stage

One thing independent community pharmacists know well is just how big an impact government regulations — from federal and state legislative level to regulatory agencies — have on their businesses. At Good Neighbor Pharmacy’s ThoughtSpot 2016, attendees were able to see the ways AmerisourceBergen advocates for their needs in Washington, D.C., and in state capitols across the country — and they were given a new tool to make advocating on their own behalf a more straightforward process, at a time when being involved is more critical than ever.
The five game-changers unveiled at ThoughtSpot 2016

Following the ThoughtSpot 2016 tradeshow, operating as a Good Neighbor Pharmacy is about to become both an easier and more profitable undertaking given the number of key enhancements and opportunities introduced at the show.
SLIDESHOW: NACDS TSE 2016 Monday - Show Floor
Hy-Vee honored for politcal action

During the Political Involvement Reception at NACDS Total Store Expo on Saturday evening, Hy-Vee was honored for its engagement in the NACDS Political Action Committee with the Politically Engaged Pharmacy award.
SLIDESHOW: NACDS TSE 2016 Monday Nightlife - Upsher-Smith Wine Tasting

FDA reaches agreement with generics industry on new GDUFA commitments

ALA seeks to raise legal buying age through 'Tobacco 21'

Washington insider Charlie Cook to address CRN annual meeting

Guest blog: More members of Congress pressure Medicare on DIR fees

Benzer Pharmacy joins American Pharmacy Purchasing Alliance

Getting a spot at the table by putting advocacy center stage

The five game-changers unveiled at ThoughtSpot 2016

SLIDESHOW: NACDS TSE 2016 Monday - Show Floor

Hy-Vee honored for politcal action

SLIDESHOW: NACDS TSE 2016 Monday Nightlife - Upsher-Smith Wine Tasting