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• Barriers still present for OUD medications even after passage of MAT Act

  By Roger Selvage| American Pharmacists Association Verified Parth Patel, PharmDEven after passage of the Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment (MAT) Act in late 2023, patients still face difficulty gaining access to buprenorphine—the gold standard for treating patients with OUD. The MAT Act eliminated the need for prescribers to register and fill out the X-waiver, which served as a system to control the number of providers who could prescribe buprenorphine. Currently, 10 states allow pharmacists to prescribe controlled substances.

  By Roger Selvage · American Pharmacists Association

  Apr. 07, 2024

• Prebiotics: A gut check

  By Roger Selvage| American Pharmacists Association Verified Mickle CathersPrebiotic dietary supplements boast that they promote digestive health, reduce inflammation, increase energy and drive, and may help with appetite control. All this and they’re also vegan, gluten-free, sugar-free, and keto-friendly. What are prebiotics, anyway? Prebiotics and probiotics are not the same thing. Probiotics contain live microorganisms meant to maintain or improve normal microflora (i.e., gut bacteria).

  By Roger Selvage · American Pharmacists Association

  Apr. 07, 2024

• Barriers still present for OUD medications even after passage of MAT Act

  By Roger Selvage| American Pharmacists Association Verified Parth Patel, PharmDEven after passage of the Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment (MAT) Act in late 2023, patients still face difficulty gaining access to buprenorphine—the gold standard for treating patients with OUD. The MAT Act eliminated the need for prescribers to register and fill out the X-waiver, which served as a system to control the number of providers who could prescribe buprenorphine. Currently, 10 states allow pharmacists to prescribe controlled substances.

  By Roger Selvage · American Pharmacists Association

  Apr. 07, 2024

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American Pharmacists Association

The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) is the largest professional association for pharmacists in the United States, established in 1852. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., APhA plays a vital role in advancing the pharmacy profession and improving patient care. The association represents pharmacists from various practice settings, including community pharmacies, hospitals, and academia. APhA focuses on advocacy, education, and research to enhance medication safety and public health. It offers continuing education programs, certifications, and leadership training for pharmacists. The association produces important publications, including the *Journal of the American Pharmacists Association* and clinical resources for medication therapy management. APhA also supports pharmacy students through the APhA Academy of Student Pharmacists, fostering future leaders in the field. With over 60,000 members, APhA collaborates with policymakers, academic institutions, and healthcare organizations to influence healthcare standards and practices.