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Find the latest breaking pharmacy news on the MPA website. Stay informed minute to minute by utilizing the RSS feeds.

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*Please note that because this section also acts an an archive, some announcements may be past date. Refer to the date posted on the story.

Member News
Local Association Members Encouraged to Participate in Pharmacy Day at the Capitol |

Each year, MPA and Pharmacy PAC conduct Pharmacy Day at the Capitol on the south capital lawn in Lansing to help promote the clinical expertise pharmacists...  more

Vote for Your No. 1 Pharmacy Practice Issue |

Last week, MPA sent out a survey via e-mail to all pharmacists in the state asking to voice their No. 1 pharmacy practice issue. Please be sure to submit...  more

MPA Releases Second Quarter Pharmacy Message |

MPA has released the second of its pharmacy marketing message series, with a focus on time on medication therapy management. Visit MPA’s Online Patient...  more

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Legislative Notes
Support Candidates for Michigan Governor Before Next Week’s Primary Election |

Next Tuesday, Aug. 3 is the state primary election. Members can show their support for the candidates for Michigan governor and get involved in their campaigns...  more

Promote the Role of the Pharmacist by Getting Involved in Pharmacy Day at the Capitol |

Each year, MPA and Pharmacy PAC conduct Pharmacy Day at the Capitol on the south capital lawn in Lansing to help promote the clinical expertise pharmacists...  more

Get Involved in the Race for Michigan Governor |

Next month, Michigan voters will choose two individuals, a Democrat and a Republican, to be their party’s nominee for Michigan’s 48th governor. Members...  more

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Professional Practice
CMS Releases Fact Sheet on Protecting Your Medicare Enrollment Record |

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released the first fact sheet in a series designed to educate Medicare fee-for-service (FFS)...  more

Flu Patch Could Change How People Receive Vaccines |

A new patch developed by researchers at Emory University and the Georgia Institute of Technology could change how people receive vaccines, providing patients...  more

FDA to Issue New Labeling Guidance to Reduce Medication Errors |

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is working to revamp its guidance on the naming, labeling and packaging of medications. The agency is committed...  more

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Continuing Education
Mark Your Calendar for the MPA CE Symposium in October |

Mark your calendar to attend MPA’s first Continuing Education Symposium, to be held Oct. 26-27 at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel in Grand Rapids. This event...  more

Applications for 2010 Leadership Conference Due Aug. 20 |

MPA, in conjunction with Indiana Pharmacists Alliance and Ohio Pharmacists Association, is holding the 2010 Great Lakes Young Pharmacists Leadership Conference...  more

MPA Offers Live CE Opportunities This Summer/Fall |

MPA is pleased to sponsor a number of continuing education events in the coming months that assist pharmacists in meeting their live, law and pain continuing...  more

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