DEA Announces Policy Change Recognizing Long-Term Care Nurses As Agents Of The Prescriber

Wednesday, October 13th, 2010

The American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP) has succeeded in its advocacy efforts seeking relief for nursing facility residents who encounter delays in access to prescribed medications subject to regulation under the Controlled Substances Act. In a Federal Register notice published recently, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced internal policy ...

ASCP Foundation Awarded Grant For Medication Optimization Study Using Monitor-RX

Monday, January 25th, 2010

The American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP) Foundation has been awarded a grant in the amount of $93,465 from the Center for Technology and Aging for a research project utilizing Monitor-Rx to optimize the medication regimens of older adults. The ASCP Foundation was selected as one of five grant recipients ...