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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.
National Poison Prevention Week, March 14-20, 2010, is held each year to highlight the dangers of poisonings and educate the public about how to prevent... more
Each year, the MPA Executive Board conducts a Priority Planning Survey of its members to assist in planning the direction of the association. Please share... more
The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) held its 2010 Annual Meeting and Exposition March 12-15 in Washington, D.C. Many of Michigan’s pharmacists... more
Additional items have been added to the MPA online store, including a coffee thermos and water bottles with the MPA logo. Also, take advantage of a variety... more
Each year, pharmacies must complete an annual inventory of controlled substances no more than 30 days prior to or 60 days after May 1. Be expeditious with... more
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Michigan Pharmacists Association and Pharmacy PAC are hosting Michigan’s candidates for governor in a forum to discuss their vision for the state, specifically... more
Contact Sen. Carl Levin and Sen. Debbie Stabenow today to encourage passage of a permanent exemption of pharmacy from Medicare durable medical equipment... more
Michigan Pharmacists Association is hosting Michigan’s candidates for governor in a forum to discuss their vision for the state, specifically in health... more
Last week, just prior to delivering her State of the State Address, Gov. Granholm signed Senate Bill 689 into law. This legislation amends section 333.7333... more
Join Pharmacy PAC and Pharmacy Services Inc. (PSI) for a legislative caucus meeting on issues and advocacy in pharmacy. The third of five regional meetings... more
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The Jurisdiction B Durable Medical Equipment Medicare Administrative Contractor (DME MAC) will be conducting several Medicare billing workshops throughout... more
The next Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Home, Health and Hospice Open Door Forum is scheduled for April 14 at 2 p.m. EST. more more
by Kari Vavra, Pharm.D., pharmacy practice resident, Sparrow Health System, Lansing A 70-year-old male was admitted for treatment of an automatic implantable... more
by Betsy Davis, R.Ph., MSHP Professional & Legal Affairs Committee Evolution of MTM Medication therapy management (MTM) officially began in December... more
On or about Feb. 7, 2010, a truck tractor-trailer containing 11,928 kits of ClindaReach® (Clindamycin Phosphate Topical Solution USP, 1%) Pledgets was... more
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Register now for MPA Legislative Day! The deadline has been extended to Thursday, March 18. The event will take place March 24 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Karoub... more
The 2010 Northern Michigan Pharmacy Education and Suppliers Seminar will be held April 17-18 at the Ramada Inn in Grayling. Participants have the opportunity... more
Registration for Legislative Day on March 24 has been extended to Thursday, March 18. Registration is available online or by calling the MPA office at... more
MPA Annual Convention and Exposition attendees who wish to receive credit for their continuing education programs must complete posttests and evaluations... more
Members have the opportunity to earn one hour of live continuing education credit while learning of the latest issues and advocacy affecting the pharmacy... more
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May 10, 2010
Lexington Lansing Hotel, 925 S. Creyts Rd, Lansing, MI 48917
This Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery Program will be held...
