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The Local Association Development Committee (LADC) will be sponsoring an invitational leadership luncheon for local officers. The program will focus on... more
MPA is challenging local associations to increase MPA membership in 2012. Locals have been divided into three groups, and the local in each group with... more
MPA Executive Board Liaisons have been designated for each component organization. Board Liaisons are assigned to local and regional societies to serve... more
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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
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
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
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National Poison Prevention Week, March 18-24, is held each year to highlight the dangers of poisonings and educate the public about how to prevent them.... more
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released a proposed rule that aims to save $17.5 billion over five years by reducing federal and state... more
On Jan. 25, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) expanded the approval of UCB's Keppra® (levetiracetam) tablets and oral solution to include children... more
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MPA is pleased to announce a new, fast and convenient way to earn home study continuing education (CE) credits anywhere, anytime! The Association is offering... more
Programming for the upcoming MPA Annual Convention & Exposition, Feb. 24-26 at the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center, was updated online yesterday.... more
Pre-registration for the MPA Annual Convention & Exposition closes in just three short weeks. Members are encouraged to take advantage of discounted... more
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Letter from Surgeon General supports pharmacists’ role in providing cost-effective patient care Lansing, Mich - A report released by the United... more
Lansing, Mich. - Michael Tiberg was named the Michigan Society of Health-System Pharmacists (MSHP) 2011 Pharmacist of the Year at the MSHP Annual Meeting... more
Lansing, Mich. - Nancy MacDonald was honored with this year’s Michigan Society of Health-System Pharmacists (MSHP) President’s Award at the MSHP Annual... more
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January 27, 2012
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