News & Communications

Top Story: The Omicron variant of COVID-19 is spreading quickly, jumping continents through infected travelers. Here’s the latest on what global health officials know. [Log In To Read The Newsletter]

Top Story: Kaiser Permanente pharmacists were scheduled to commence a seven-day strike on Nov. 15 in protest of wages, work conditions, and other grievances. However, the pharmacists’ union and Kaiser were able to reach a tentative compromise between the two parties to avert a strike. [Log In To Read The Newsletter]

Top Story: Pharmacists in 2 states are now empowered to administer FDA approved, CDC recommended vaccines. Two states have expanded vaccine authority for pharmacists, according to the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA). [Log In To Read The Newsletter]

It has been brought to the attention of CPhA staff that there is one or several fax blasts going around to various pharmacies from a company called “Weno Exchange LLC” (WENO) that require clarification. [Log In To Read The Alert]

In preparation for an anticipated emergency use authorization for COVID-19 vaccines for patients aged 5-11 (pediatric vaccine), CPhA has been coordinating with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and other stakeholders on an expected surge of vaccination requests. [Log In To Read The Alert]

Today at 4 pm, tune in on Facebook Live to learn more about how SB 409 and AB 1064 will affect your practice starting in 2022. [Log In To Read The Alert]

Historically, the House of Delegates has been scheduled over a two-day weekend (i.e. Saturday – Sunday) in which the Reference Committee Report was presented the Saturday evening prior to the closing session on Sunday morning. [Log In To Read The Memo]

CPhA is proud to announce the launch of a new Medi-Cal Rx Resources page on CPhA.com in preparation for the official launch of Medi-Cal’s transition of the pharmacy benefit from Managed Care to Fee-For-Service, known as Medi-Cal Rx. [Log In To Read The Memo]

Medi-Cal is now processing claims for COVID-19 booster doses for Pfizer, Moderna and Janssen vaccines as well as pediatric (ages 5-11) doses. [Log In To Read The Memo]

The CPhA Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of new Trustee, Dr. Kevin Komoto. [Log In To Read The Memo]

On Thursday, September 23, from 6:00 to 7:30 pm, join us for a Community Town Hall. CPhA staff will be sharing reports about the association, legislative updates, upcoming events, and membership benefits. [Log In To Register]

Tomorrow, Thursday, November 4, at 5 pm PST, the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) will be hosting a webinar on what you need to know about vaccinating children 5-11. [Log In To Read the Memo]

On behalf of Chair Rick Rhoads, I would like to invite you to a meeting of the Compounding SIG tomorrow from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM via Zoom. [Log In To Read The Alert]

On behalf of Chair Rick Rhoads, I would like to invite you to a meeting of the Compounding SIG on Tuesday, October 19 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM via Zoom. [Log In To Read The Alert]

CPhA Bylaws stipulate that the CEO notify the membership of a trustee vacancy and request that the membership will submit names of Active Members for replacement to the Board of Trustees (BOT). [Log In To Read The Memo]

"Rx alert" on green background with white mortar and pestle CPhA-Supported Bill Making a Number of Changes to Pharmacy Law, Including an Expansion of Pharmacists' Authority Signed by the Governor! AB 1533 extends the sunset date for the Board of Pharmacy but also makes number of changes to pharmacy law for which CPhA fought to be included in the bill. [Log In To Read The Alert]

If you are interested in submitting a name to be considered for appointment by the Board, please complete the Desire to Serve form and submit the completed form by October 22, 2021. [Log In To Read The Memo]

At the direction of the CPhA Policy Committee, CPhA is gathering informationaround the issue of “whitebagging” in order to consider policy. [Log In To Read The Memo]

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Yesterday, Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed AB 2100 (Wood), a bill co-sponsored by the California Pharmacists Association (CPhA) and the Western Center on Law and Poverty. [Log In To Read Press Release]

President Dr. Natasha Zafaripour would like to invite you to upcoming events. [Log In To Read The Memo]

ACPhA President Sanjay Patel would like to inform you about upcoming events hosted by the Alameda County Pharmacists Association. [Log In To Read The Memo]

ACPhA President Sanjay Patel would like to inform you that the October meeting of the Alameda County Pharmacists Association will take place on Thursday, October 21, at 6:30 pm at Lake Chalet Seafood Bar and Grill. We will hear a presentation from Richard Wright, MD, FACC, about Repatha. [Log In To Read The Memo]