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July 30, 2021
Dear ,
Welcome to this week's issue of the California Pharmacists Association's CEO Message.
IN THIS ISSUE
House of Delegates Policy Forum
On August 4 & 5 from 6 pm - 7:30 pm, join us on Hopin to discuss the policies that will be
considered at this year's House of Delegates. Both days will have the same presentations.
[Register]
CalVaxGrant Application is Now Open to Independent Pharmacies July 30, 2021
Independent pharmacies can request up to $55,000 to offset costs associated with becoming an
approved vaccine site. [Read Memo]
Membership Matters: Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine Shelf Life
Extension July 29, 2021
The Food & Drug Administration authorized an extension of the shelf life for the Johnson & Johnson
Janssen COVID-19 vaccine from 4.5 months to 6 months (an additional 45 days). [Read Memo]
WPE 2021 Photos are Here! July 29, 2021
Photos from WPE 2021 are here! Take a look back at what a great time we had in Palm Springs,
Indian Wells! [Read Memo]
Membership Matters: Evaluating Pharmacists Preparedness and Support for
the Battle Against the COVID-19 Pandemic Survey July 27, 2021
We want you to learn how to "Leader Up" at Leader Development Day. [Read Memo]
SIG Alert: Pharmacy Owners SIG - OptumRx Lawsuit Update July 27, 2021
CPhA provides its membership various legal updates that affect pharmacists. One recent case from
December 2020 involved a lawsuit against OptumRx filed by independent pharmacy owners, in the
Alameda County Superior Court. [Read Alert]
2021 Policy Committee Report is Here! July 23, 2021
On behalf of the CPhA Policy Committee, we are excited to announce the 2021 Policy Committee
Report is now available! [Read Memo]
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How Mutations Led to the Most Transmissible COVID-19 Virus Yet
Upon first inspection, the mutations in the highly contagious delta coronavirus variant don’t look
that worrisome. For starters, delta has fewer genetic changes than earlier versions of the virus.
[Read Article]
Fourth COVID Wave Upends California
California’s fourth COVID-19 wave has caused political and public health messaging to clash yet
again, leaving many residents in near-perpetual whiplash. [Read Article]
California Sees Small Boost In Vaccinations but Needs Much More
With California’s summer coronavirus surge worsening, officials are unveiling new rules, redoubling
efforts to get more people to wear masks and even employing some pointed remarks as part of an
urgent campaign to boost vaccinations and slow the rapid spread of the highly infectious Delta
variant. [Read Article]
Government Officials, Health Groups Move to Require Coronavirus Vaccines
for Workers
The Department of Veterans Affairs, which runs one of the nation’s largest health systems,
announced Monday it would mandate coronavirus vaccines for its front-line workers, becoming the
first federal agency to do so and signaling what some experts said could be a national pivot to
such requirements. [Read Article] Biden to Require COVID-19 Vaccinations, or Regular Testing, for Federal Workers President Biden will require federal employees to wear masks, physically distance from others in the workplace and get tested regularly if they’re not willing to get vaccinated against COVID-19. [Read Article] Governors Start Mandating the COVID-19 Vaccine for State Employees Governors in California and New York have announced COVID-19 vaccine mandates for state employees – some of the first instances of government vaccination requirements seen as cases rise and inoculation rates slow across the country. [Read Article] More than 4.02 Billion Shots Given: COVID-19 Tracker The biggest vaccination campaign in history is underway. More than 4.02 billion doses have been administered across 180 countries, according to data collected by Bloomberg. The latest rate was roughly 39 million doses a day. [Read Article] The Billion-Dollar COVID Booster Discussion Pfizer said yesterday that it expects to sell nearly $34 billion worth of coronavirus vaccines this year — and there could be billions more behind that, if people who have gotten the shot ultimately need boosters. [Read Article] Efficacy of Pfizer/BioNTech COVID Vaccine Slips to 84% After Six Months, Data Show The efficacy of the Covid-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech fell from 96% to 84% over six months, according to data released Wednesday, a decline that could fuel Pfizer’s case that a third dose will eventually be required. [Read Article] The Pandemic Made Telemedicine An Instant Hit. Patients and Providers Feel the Growing Pains. Major health systems, clinics and private practices alike pivoted swiftly to telemedicine when the covid-19 pandemic forced the nation to shelter in place and patients could no longer safely venture into health care settings. [Read Article] Understanding the Unvaccinated Who among the unvaccinated is likely or unlikely to get a COVID-19 vaccine. [Read Article] A Double Vaccine Crisis Is Endangering Millions of Children World health experts met recently to discuss an emerging global health crisis linked to the Covid- 19 pandemic: plummeting rates of basic vaccinations among the world’s children. [Read Article] Antibiotic Prescriptions for Children Drop Significantly Amid Pandemic A new study published in Pediatrics showed a decrease in prescription drug dispensing for children during the COVID-19 pandemic, including for infection-related medicines and chronic disease treatments. [Read Article] Hospitals In Southern U.S. Admitting Record Numbers Of Children Amid Delta Surge—Though Deaths Still Extremely Rare While it is still extremely rare for children to become seriously ill or die from Covid-19, hospitals primarily based in the southern U.S. are reporting a sharp uptick in the number of children they are seeing admitted, with some hitting new pandemic records, as the delta variant continues to drive a concerning surge in cases and hospitalizations nationwide. [Read Article] More U.S. Employers are Saying Get a Shot or Get Another Job As a resurgence in COVID-19 cases prompts more U.S. employers to require vaccinations, workers who object face a common response: Get a shot or get another job. [Read Article]
In Some Areas, Sacramento’s Immunization Rates are Flagging. Here’s Why that’s Happening. As the Delta variant of COVID-19 continues to spread rapidly, causing case rates to increase dramatically, Sacramento community leaders and county officials have one message: For your community’s health and your own, get vaccinated. [Read Article] Governor Newsom Announces Appointments Nicole D. Thibeau, 38, of Los Angeles, has been appointed to the State Board of Pharmacy. Thibeau has been Director of Pharmacy Services at the Los Angeles LGBT Center since 2013. [Read Article] Transition From the Pharmacy to An Office A recent poll in the Pharmacy Moms Group on Facebook found that a majority of members were most interested in learning about nontraditional careers and roles within the pharmacy profession. [Read Article] Biden Wants to Bolster the Pharma Supply Chain. A Major Generic Plant Closing May Make that Harder If you think bolstering the pharmaceutical supply chain in the U.S. is a national priority, you could be wrong. [Read Article] Five Key Things Pharmacists Need to Know As Insulin Biosimilars Come to Market The FDA approved the first interchangeable biosimilar in the United States on July 28 for Viatris’ Semglee (insulin glargine-yfgn), achieving a much-anticipated milestone since the development of the Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act. [Read Article] Drugmakers, Pharmacies Next Targets for U.S. Opioid Settlements With a $26 billion nationwide settlement in sight over claims that the three largest U.S. drug distributors and Johnson & Johnson helped fuel a nationwide opioid epidemic, state and local governments will soon turn their attention to pharmacies and a handful of drugmakers. [Read Article] California to Receive Nearly $2 Billion In Opioid Lawsuit Settlement A historic $26 billion settlement is in the works to resolve claims that the three largest U.S. drug distributors played a role in the opioid epidemic. [Read Article]
Newsom Promised Big On California Health Care. Where Do His Bold Plans
Stand Now?
Early in his term, Gov. Gavin Newsom positioned himself as the governor who would champion
health care. He vowed to target rising prescription drug costs and find a way for the state to pay
for care for all Californians, a key campaign promise. [Read Article]
California Is Moving Towards Vaccine Passports. In Hawaii, It was A Mess.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has refused to call the state's digital COVID-19 vaccination
verification system a "vaccine passport," but as more and more businesses across the state require
customers to show proof of vaccination for entry, several health experts believe the state is headed
for a "soft" vaccine passport system. [Read Article]
FDA Allows Automatic ‘Generic’ Swap for Brand-Name Insulin
US regulators took steps on Wednesday to make cheap near-copies of brand-name insulin readily
available at drug stores. Doctors need to specifically prescribe what is called a biosimilar. [Read
Article]
Prescription Drug Costs: Beware of Where Democrats and Trump Agree
The relationship between Democrats and former President Trump can be characterized as mixing
oil and water. However, there’s one agenda item in which their visions align. [Read Article]
Trifluoperazine Supplies to Resume In Mid-September
The Trifluoperazine 1mg/5ml syrup will remain out of stock, according to an update from the
Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee (PSNC) the supplies are expected to resume mid-
September 2021. [Read Article]
Anthem, Humana Drop $140M to Launch A Next-Generation Pharmacy
Benefit Management Platform
Major insurers Anthem and Humana are teaming up with software solutions company SS&C to
create a new pharmacy benefits management (PBM) platform, dubbed DomaniRx. [Read Article]
Compounding Pharmacies Market Trend Analysis 2021-2025
Global Compounding Pharmacies Market Growth (Status and Outlook) 2021-2028 presents a
profound comprehension regarding the functioning and expansion of the market. [Read Article]
New Agents Making A Mark Against Genitourinary Cancers
New treatment options for bladder, renal and prostate cancers can help extend survival rates
without significant toxicity, according to several studies presented at the virtual 2021
Genitourinary Cancers Symposium. [Read Article]
Safety Paves A Path to Digital Healthcare Payments
Serving as a tipping point for businesses to make a much-needed digital transformation, the
pandemic set into motion a union of payment technology, strategic partnerships and business
processes that persists today. At Rectangle Health, we continue to observe a steady shift toward
the adoption of digital tools via healthcare payment technology. [Read Article]
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COVID-19 Resources
CPhA understands that it is very difficult to keep up with the various news and resources
pertaining to COVID-19. As such, we have created a valuable resources page and a COVID-19
Taskforce that is preparing recommendations and guidelines to ensure the health of all pharmacy
professionals. [Resources, Taskforce Recommendations. Counties Vaccination Information]
COVID-19 On-Demand Continuing EducationEstablishing CLIA Waived Lab Services in Community Pharmacy
Basics of COVID-19 & Pharmacotherapy Considerations
Understanding the Validity of COVID-19 Test Results
What is an Emergency Use Authorization?
Clinical Utility of Diagnostic & Serological COVID-19 Testing
CPhA Education Opportunities
Leader Development Day
Leadership Development Day is a program that helps individuals identify and develop their own
authentic style of leadership, and in the process, develop relationships with colleagues. Receive 3.5
hours of CEU. [Register Here]
August 14 Virtual via Zoom 8:45 am - 12:30 pm
On-Demand: Providing PrEP and PEP in a Pharmacy
To meet the Board of Pharmacy regulatory requirements the learning objectives for the 1.5 hour
required training. [View Course]
Virtual Pharmacy Law & Practice Conference
This event serves as an opportunity to connect and collaborate with legal leaders to discuss critical
and emerging pharmacy legal issues and get a fresh perspective on law and legal pharmacy
education. You will have direct access to dynamic presentations that focus on current and emerg-
ing trends around pharmacy law and practice. [Register Here]
October 30 Virtual via Zoom 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Certificate Training Programs
Advanced Practice Pharmacist
The California Pharmacists Association (CPhA) and National Association of Chain Drug Stores
(NACDS) are proud to offer the new Advanced Practice Pharmacist certificate training program.
The program, which is open to pharmacists from all practice settings, provides one of the approved
pathways for pharmacists looking to become an advanced practice pharmacist and meets one of
the Board of Pharmacy's licensing criteria. [View Program]
September 18 Virtual via Zoom
December 11 Virtual via Zoom
Cardiovascular Disease Risk Management
APhA’s Pharmacy-Based Cardiovascular Disease Risk Management certificate training program
explores the pharmacist’s role in cardiovascular disease risk management. [View Program]
August 21 Virtual via Zoom
Diabetes Care
APhA's Pharmacist and Patient-Centered Diabetes Care Certificate Training Program givesparticipants experience evaluating and adjusting drug therapy regimens for patients with type 1
and type 2 diabetes, counseling patients about lifestyle interventions, analyzing and interpreting
self-monitoring of blood glucose results, and assessing the overall health status of patients to
identify needed monitoring and interventions. [View Program]
November 13 Virtual via Zoom
Immunization Delivery
APhA’s Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery certificate training program provides pharmacists
with the skills necessary to become primary sources for vaccine advocacy, education, and
administration. [View Program]
August 7 Virtual via Zoom
October 2 Virtual via Zoom
Medication Therapy Management Services
APhA’s Delivering Medication Therapy Management Services certificate training program explores
the pharmacist’s role in providing MTM services to patients. [View Program]
August 21 Virtual via Zoom
View the entire calendar of events of educational opportunities. [Click Here]
Partner Education & Event Opportunities
Free On-Demand CPE on Medication Abortion
Pharmacists interested in learning more about medication abortion can now earn continuing
pharmacy education (CPE) credit through a new course: Pharmacists’ Roles in Medication Abortion.
This online program is designed to provide pharmacists with this opportunity to learn more about
the provision of evidence-based medication abortion care, as well as the current and future roles
for pharmacists. The course was developed by Drs. Daniel Grossman at UCSF, Sally Rafie at UCSD
& Birth Control Pharmacist, and Brooke Griffin at Midwestern University. Link to more information,
complete the online home study course, and earn 1-hour of CPE at no cost. [View Course]
BACK TO TOPDear Susan,
I saw the email that went out this week with the photos from WPE and I'm bummed that I missed
the conference this year! Is there any way to purchase the recorded CEs from WPE 2021?
Doreen Sims, PharmD
Cerritos, CA
Dear Dr. Sims,
Yes! You're in luck! We have all the recorded CEs from WPE 2021 available for purchase in a
bundle. Only $249 for CPhA members. Learn more about the bundle and register here. We hope
you can join us for Western Pharmacy Exchange 2022, April 22-24 in Las Vegas.
Best,
Susan A. Bonilla
Chief Executive Officer
Submit your Dear Susan question for a
chance for your question to be answered in
future newsletters. [Submit Question]
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pharmacists, student pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians in the country. CPhA represents the pharmacy
profession in all practice settings and promotes the health of the public through the practice of pharmacy.
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