Current Legislation

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Legislative Notes
Investigation of Proposed ESI-Medco Merger Continues |

Last July, Express Scripts, Inc. (ESI) and Medco Health Solutions, Inc. announced a $29 billion merger agreement that could take effect as soon as early...  more

HHS Testifies for Reductions in Antipsychotic Medications in Nursing Homes |

Inspectors from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) testified before the United States Senate Special Committee on Aging on Nov. 30, 2011,...  more

Reminder: OTC Sales Tax Requirements |

There has been much confusion about the proper collection and reporting of sales tax by pharmacies when dispensing an over-the-counter (OTC) medications...  more

Reminder: Carisoprodol Now a Schedule 4 Controlled Substance |

Members are reminded that, effective today, carisoprodol (Soma®) is now a Schedule 4 controlled substance. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced...  more

Registration Available Online for MPA Legislative Day |

Legislative Day is the vehicle that allows pharmacy professionals to work with legislators to design policies and formulate an achievable and effective...  more

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