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New Technology Streamlines Aggregate Spend Reporting
As life sciences companies struggle to meet the requirements of the Physician Payment Sunshine Act, Porzio AggregateSpendID alleviates the burden of compliance with its innovative technology and built-in regulatory features. The aggregate spend reporting system collects expense data from source systems, aggregates data based on governmental regulations, and generates reports on healthcare provider and healthcare organization interactions - Read more…
November 21, 2011
Risks and Enforcement Issues of Testimonials is Subject of Presentation.
August 23, 2011
Michelle D. Axelrod, Vice President of Porzio Pharmaceutical Services and Principal of Porzio Bromberg & Newman, was a featured speaker at CBI’s recent 2nd Annual Forum on Social Media Regulations and Compliance. The program, presented with her Porzio colleague Justin C. Hallberg, was entitled, “Risks and Enforcement Related to the Use of Testimonials.”… Read more
August 23, 2011
Aggregate Spend Boot Camp Faculty from Porzio.
The faculty at CBI’s Aggregate Spend Boot Camp included John Patrick Oroho, Michelle D. Axelrod, Christine N. Bradshaw and Justin C. Hallberg from Porzio Pharmaceutical Services. As lead-in session to the 5th Annual Tracking State Laws and Aggregate Spend Conference… Read more
August 23, 2011
Aggregate Spend New Version Release Offers Customers Enhanced Alert Functionality
Porzio Pharmaceutical Services, LLC (“PPS”) and MedPro Systems LLC (“MedPro”) announce the release of version 2.5 of the Porzio AggregateSpendID system… Read more
June 20, 2011
Scalable Aggregate Spend Solutions is Presentation Topic
John Oroho moderated a panel entitled, “Implement a Scalable Aggregate Spend Solution,” at CBI’s 7th Annual Medical Device & Diagnostic Compliance Congress In Washington D.C. - Read more
June 24, 2011
State Aggregate Spend Compliance Laws: Topic at Seton Hall Law Healthcare Compliance Certification Program
“Keeping an Eye on You: State Aggregate Spend and Marketing Disclosure Laws,” was the subject of a presentation at Seton Hall Law Healthcare Compliance Certification Program. - Read more
June 13, 2011
Aggregate Spend and the Federal Sunshine Act: Topic at Seton Hall Law Healthcare Compliance Certification Program
“The Federal Sunshine Act: Don’t Get Burned by the Sun” is the title of a presentation by Elizabeth H. Kim at Seton Hall Law Healthcare Compliance Certification Program - Read more
June 13, 2011
What’s Your Pharmaspective™?
Announcing the Newest Resource for the Life Sciences Industry
Porzio Pharmaceutical Services, LLC, (“PPS”) announces the launch of the company's first blog, Pharmaspective™ (http://www.pharmaspective.com). Pharmaspective™ examines the regulatory, business and technology issues and trends impacting the life sciences industry.
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February 17, 2011
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Taking Stock of the Restrictions and Prohibitions of Academic Medical Centers - Read more
D. Jeffrey Campbell and Christine N. Bradshaw
Thriving Through Turmoil: Managing Sales and Marketing Regulation of the Medical Device Industry - Read more
D. Jeffrey Campbell and Jennifer A. Sanfilippo
The Perfect Storm: Weathering the Convergence of Federal, State and Industry Regulations Impacting Pharmaceutical Sales and Marketing Representatives - Read more
D. Jeffrey Campbell and Sarina D. Rivera
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John Oroho will speak on Updates in State Disclosure and Sampling at the 9th Annual Pharmaceutical Compliance Congress - Read More
January 24-25, 2012
John Oroho will speak at the DIA Meeting – Marketing Pharmaceuticals in 2012 - Read More
February 16-17, 2012
John Oroho will speak at CBI’s Global Transparency Reporting Congress – Implement Complaint Global Systems to track Quality Data - Read More
February 28-29, 2012
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March 25-28, 2012
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DDMAC and Other Enforcement Actions Subject of Presentation at Off-Label Conference.
At CBI’s Annual Off-Label Conference in October, Michelle Axelrod, Vice President of Porzio Pharmaceutical Services and Principal of Porzio Bromberg and Newman, is coordinating the workshop, “Regulatory and Compliance Risk Areas Related to Social Media.” Ms. Axelrod will be joined by former Porzio lawyer, Jennifer Sanfilippo, Director of Global Contracting and Business Ethics of The Medicines Company… Read more
August 23, 2011
Fair Market Value Subject of New York CLE Program
Michelle Axelrod, vice president of Porzio Pharmaceutical Services, and a principal of Porzio, Bromberg & Newman P.C. will be a speaker for the Drug and Cosmetic Law Section of the New York State Bar Association -
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August 15, 2011
CBI will host its 5th Annual Tracking State Laws and Aggregate Spend Forum - Read more
August 15-17, 2011
“Future of Healthcare: Compliance” Program Topic of PA Consulting Group’ Complimentary Breakfast Seminar.
A discussion on making compliance achievable and affordable in research and development, manufacturing and commercial operations within the pharmaceutical industry… Read more
July 14, 2011
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About Porzio Compliance Digest (PCD): the first Internet-based fully interactive database specifically designed to enable life sciences manufacturers, distributors and labelers to master the myriad state and federal laws, pending legislation, governing sample distribution, mid-level practitioners and marketing disclosures and prohibitions. PCD is now comprised of nine distinct databases with the recent addition of our Enforcement Action Databases.
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Aggregate Spend News - 2012
05/15/2012: Reminder: Minnesota's Wholesale Distributor and Manufacturer Licenses Will Expire on May 31, 2012.
05/14/2012: Did You Know That Banner Health Requires Pharmaceutical Representatives to Complete an Existing Business Partner Profile and Validation Checklist Before Accessing Its Facilities?
05/11/2012: The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Has Established a Work Group to Aid in Implementing the Sunshine Act.
05/10/2012: Did You Know That California Requires Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Companies to Annually Declare They Are in Compliance With Their Comprehensive Compliance Programs?
05/09/2012: Michigan Has Introduced Legislation That Would Create the Board of Naturopathic Medicine and Provide for the Licensure of Naturopathic Physicians.
05/08/2012: Did You Know That the University of Massachusetts Memorial Medical Center Requires Vendor Representatives to Register Before Accessing Its Facilities?
05/07/2012: Senators Grassley and Kohl Respond to CMS’s Announcement That It Will Not Require Data Collection by Applicable Manufacturers Pursuant to the Sunshine Act Before January 1, 2013.
05/04/2012: The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Announces It Will Not Require Data Collection By Applicable Manufacturers or GPOs Pursuant to the Sunshine Act Before January 1, 2013.
05/03/2012: Wholesale Distributors of Controlled Substances Licensed in Florida Must Submit Monthly Receipt and Distribution Reports to the Department of Business and Professional Regulations by May 20, 2012.
05/02/2012: The Governor of Ohio Has Signed Legislation That Will Expand the Authority of Advanced Practice Nurses to Prescribe Schedule II Controlled Substances.
05/01/2012: Registered Lobbyists in Louisiana Must Submit Their April Lobbyist Expenditure Reports to the Board of Ethics by May 25, 2012.
04/30/2012: The Massachusetts House of Representatives Has Voted to Repeal the Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Manufacturer Conduct Law.
04/27/2012: Vermont Attorney General’s Office Will Provide Updates to Its “2012 Guide to Vermont’s Prescribed Product Gift Ban and Disclosure Law” on June 1, 2012.
04/26/2012: Alabama Introduces Legislation That Would Permit Certified Registered Nurse Practitioners and Certified Nurse Midwives to Prescribe Controlled Substances in Schedules III-V.
04/25/2012: Reminder: Wisconsin Wholesale Distributor and Manufacturer Licenses Will Expire on May 31, 2012.
04/24/2012: Manufacturers and Wholesalers That Sell or Market Products in Nevada Must Submit Certification and Compliance Forms to the Nevada Board of Pharmacy by June 1, 2012.
04/23/2012: Did You Know That the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center Prohibits Its Personnel from Accepting Gifts from Members of the Health Care Products Industry?
04/20/2012: Did You Know That Several States Currently Prohibit or Restrict the Distribution of Samples of Controlled Substances to Healthcare Practitioners?
04/19/2012: Wholesale Distributors and Manufacturers Must Renew Their South Carolina Permits by June 1, 2012.
04/18/2012: Minnesota’s Wholesale Distributor and Manufacturer Licenses Will Expire on May 31, 2012.
04/17/2012: Did You Know That Wholesalers Licensed in West Virginia Must Notify the Board of Pharmacy Within 30 Days of a Change of Ownership, Name, Address, or Facility Contact Person?
04/16/2012: The District of Columbia Department of Health Has Posted on Its Website the 2011 Prescription Drug Marketing Cost Reporting Form and Reporting Guide.
04/13/2012: Reminder: Vermont's Quarterly Prescription Drug Price Disclosure Report and Certification Are Due to the Office of Health Access by April 30, 2012.
04/12/2012: Reminder: Deadline to Renew District of Columbia Pharmaceutical Detailer Licenses is April 30, 2012.
04/11/2012: The Vermont Office of the Attorney General Has Released the “Prescribed Product Disclosures: Report of Vermont Attorney General William H. Sorrell for Fiscal Year 2011”.
04/10/2012: Louisiana Board of Wholesale Drug Distributors Proposes Amendments to Its Regulations That Would Increase Licensing Fees for Distributors and Manufacturers.
04/09/2012: Reminder: Registered Client Lobbyists in Connecticut Must File Their Quarterly Financial Reports with the Office of State Ethics by April 10, 2012.
04/06/2012: Wholesale Distributors of Controlled Substances Licensed in Florida Must Submit Monthly Receipt and Distribution Reports to the Department of Business and Professional Regulations by April 20, 2012.
04/05/2012: Senators Grassley and Kohl Have Sent a Letter to CMS Requesting That the Final Rule Implementing the Sunshine Act Be Released No Later Than June 2012.
04/04/2012: The Governor of West Virginia Has Signed Legislation Increasing Wholesale Drug Distributors' Annual Licensing Fees.
04/03/2012: Wholesale Drug Distributors and Manufacturers Must Submit Annual Disclosure Reports to the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy by May 1, 2012.
04/02/2012: Registered Lobbyists in Louisiana Must Submit Their March Lobbyist Expenditure Reports to the Board of Ethics by April 25, 2012.
03/30/2012: Did You Know the Drug Enforcement Administration Has Increased the Registration Fee for Individual Practitioners?
03/29/2012: FDA Extends Federal Sample Disclosure Report Deadline.
03/28/2012: The FDA Has Posted an Industry Submission Specifications User Guide to Facilitate Submission of Drug Sample Reporting as Required by the PPACA by April 1, 2012.
03/27/2012: Georgia Has Introduced Legislation That Would Permit a Supervising Physician to Delegate to a Physician Assistant Prescriptive Authority for Schedule II Controlled Substances.
03/26/2012: The Drug Enforcement Administration Has Increased the Registration Fee for Manufacturers and Distributors of Controlled Substances.
03/23/2012: Wisconsin Introduced Legislation that Would Require Physicians to Obtain Patients’ Informed Consent Prior to Prescribing Drugs or Devices for Off-Label Uses.
03/22/2012: Did You Know That PhRMA Submitted a Letter to the FDA Urging It to Delay the First Prescription Drug Sample Report?
03/21/2012: The West Virginia Legislature Has Passed Legislation That Would Increase Wholesale Drug Distributors' Annual Licensing Fees.
03/20/2012: New Hampshire Senate Has Passed Legislation That Would Eliminate the Prohibition Against the Use of Prescriber-Identifiable Prescription Information for Commercial Purposes.
03/19/2012: The Governor of Maine Has Signed Legislation Repealing Several Sections of Maine's Confidentiality of Prescription Drug Information Law.
03/16/2012: Senator Herb Kohl Recently Questioned the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services Regarding the Status of the Sunshine Act.
03/15/2012: The American Medical Student Association Has Released the 2011- 2012 PharmFree Scorecard.
03/14/2012: The Montana Board of Pharmacy Has Adopted Amendments to Its Regulations Requiring Resident Wholesale Drug Distributors to Pass an Inspection Prior to Initial Licensure.
03/13/2012: The Maine Board of Pharmacy Has Adopted Amendments to Its Regulations That Require All Licensed Wholesale Drug Distributors to Obtain VAWD Accreditation.
03/12/2012: The Governor of Massachusetts Has Signed Legislation Granting Certified Nurse Midwives the Authority to Prescribe Legend Drugs and Certain Controlled Substances Independently.
03/09/2012: Rhode Island Introduces Legislation That Would Restrict the Permissible Use of Coupons to Discounts for Biological Products and Drugs with No Alternative in Same Therapeutic Class.
03/08/2012: Kentucky Has Introduced Legislation That Would Eliminate the Written Collaborative Agreement Requirement for APRNs with Nonscheduled Legend Drug Prescriptive Privileges.
03/07/2012: Prescription Drug, Biological Product, and Medical Device Manufacturers Must Submit Their Disclosure Reports to the Vermont Attorney General's Office by April 1, 2012.
03/06/2012: The West Virginia Prescription Drug Advertising Expenses Report Is Due on April 1, 2012.
03/05/2012: Wholesale Distributors of Controlled Substances Licensed in Florida Must Submit Monthly Receipt and Distribution Reports to the Department of Business and Professional Regulations by March 20, 2012.
03/02/2012: Registered Lobbyists in Louisiana Must Submit Their February Lobbyist Expenditure Reports to the Board of Ethics by March 26, 2012.
03/01/2012: Alabama Has Introduced Legislation That Would Create a State Board of Midwifery and Provide Requirements for the Licensure of Non-nurse Midwives. The Maryland House Passed Legislation That Would Exempt Prescription Drug or Device Manufacturers Distributing Their Own Products from Certain Extensive Licensing Requirements.
02/29/2012: The Maryland House Passed Legislation That Would Exempt Prescription Drug or Device Manufacturers Distributing Their Own Products from Certain Extensive Licensing Requirements.
02/28/2012: The District of Columbia Extends the Deadline for Renewal of Pharmaceutical Detailer Licenses from February 29 to April 30.
02/27/2012: The FDA Has Advised That the Electronic Submissions Gateway and Other Information Will Be Available Shortly to Facilitate Submission of Drug Sample Reporting as Required by the PPACA.
02/24/2012: Colorado Has Introduced Legislation That Would Exempt Wholesalers of Veterinary Drugs from Pedigree Requirements Even If They Do Not Exclusively Distribute Veterinary Drugs.
02/23/2012: PhRMA Has Submitted Comments to CMS Regarding the Proposed Regulations Implementing the Sunshine Act Provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
02/22/2012: Missouri Has Introduced Legislation That Would Create the Board of Professional Midwives and Provide Requirements for the Licensure of Non-nurse Midwives.
02/21/2012: Rhode Island Regulations Eliminating the Written Collaborative Agreement Requirement for Nurse Practitioners with Prescriptive Privileges Became Effective on February 19, 2012.
02/20/2012: Illinois Has Introduced Legislation That Would Require Manufacturers to Assign a Drug Identification Number to Each Prescription Drug to Initiate Pedigree Tracking.
02/17/2012: The West Virginia Senate Introduced Legislation That Would Increase Wholesale Drug Distributors’ Annual Licensing Fees.
02/16/2012: Did You Know That Manufacturers and Wholesalers Licensed in Arizona Must Notify the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy of a Change of Ownership, Name, or Location?
02/15/2012: Mississippi House Introduces Legislation to Provide Requirements for the Licensure of Non-Nurse Midwives and Create the Mississippi Licensed Midwifery Board.
02/14/2012: Oklahoma Senate Introduced Legislation That Would Restrict Certain Information from Being Provided by Electronic Transmission Devices That Communicate Prescriptions to Pharmacists.
02/13/2012: Reminder: Interested Parties May Submit Comments on the Proposed Regulations Implementing the Sunshine Act Until February 17, 2012.
02/10/2012: Maryland Has Introduced Legislation That Would Amend the Expiration Date for Wholesale Distributor and Manufacturer Permits.
02/09/2012: Illinois Senate Introduced Legislation That Would Restrict Certain Information from Being Provided by Electronic Transmission Devices That Communicate Prescriptions to Pharmacists.
02/08/2012: Arizona Has Introduced Legislation That Would Authorize the Arizona Board of Psychologist Examiners to Promulgate Rules Permitting Psychologists to Prescribe Certain Medications.
02/07/2012: Reminder: Virginia Wholesale Distributor Licenses, Manufacturer Permits, and Controlled Substance Registrations Will Expire on February 28, 2012.
02/06/2012: Wholesale Distributors of Controlled Substances Licensed in Florida Must Submit Monthly Receipt and Distribution Reports to the Department of Business and Professional Regulations by February 20, 2012.
02/03/2012: The D.C. Department of Health Has Issued a Notice of Final Rulemaking to Exclude from Annual Disclosure Reports Certain Payments Made for Participation in Market Research.
02/02/2012: New Jersey Has Introduced Legislation That Would Permit the State Board of Psychological Examiners to Issue Certificates of Prescriptive Authority to Doctoral-Level Psychologists.
02/01/2012: Registered Lobbyists in Louisiana Must Submit Their January Lobbyist Expenditure Reports to the Board of Ethics by February 27, 2012.
01/31/2012: Vermont Has Introduced Legislation That Would Require Naturopathic Physicians to Obtain a Special License Endorsement to Prescribe, Administer, and Dispense Prescription Drugs.
01/30/2012: The Kansas Senate Has Introduced Legislation That Would Amend the Expiration Date for Wholesaler and Manufacturer Registrations.
01/27/2012: Vermont Introduces Legislation That Would Require Manufacturers of Dietary Supplements to Adhere to the State’s Gift Ban and Disclosure Requirements.
01/26/2012: The Indiana House of Representatives Introduced Legislation That Would Permit Optometrists to Prescribe Certain Controlled Substances.
01/25/2012: Maryland Has Introduced Legislation That Would Create the State Board of Naturopathic Medicine and Provide for the Licensure of Naturopathic Physicians.
01/24/2012: New Jersey Has Introduced Legislation That Would Create a Clinical Trials Registry Within the Department of Health and Senior Services.
01/23/2012: Did You Know That Iowa Requires Any Person Who Distributes Samples of Controlled Substances to Practitioners in Iowa to Submit Reports of These Distributions to the Board of Pharmacy?
01/20/2012: Vermont Introduced Legislation to Exempt Medical Foods Given to Health Care Providers for Free Distribution to Patients from the State’s Gift Ban.
01/19/2012: The Kentucky Senate Has Introduced Legislation That Would Permit a Supervising Physician to Delegate to a Physician Assistant Prescriptive Authority for Controlled Substances.
01/18/2012: Did You Know That Wholesale Distributors and Manufacturers Licensed in New York Must Submit Monthly Reports of Their Sales of Controlled Substances to the Department of Health?
01/17/2012: The Florida House of Representatives Has Introduced Legislation That Would Permit Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners to Prescribe, Order, and Administer Controlled Substances.
01/16/2012: Florida Has Introduced Legislation That Would Allow Out-of-State Wholesale Distributors Holding a License or Permit from Another State to Obtain a Florida Permit by Endorsement.
01/13/2012: The New York State Assembly Has Introduced Legislation That Would Provide Restrictions for the Use of Electronic Prescribing Software in the State.
01/12/2012: Wholesale Distributors of Controlled Substances Licensed in Florida Must Submit Monthly Receipt and Distribution Reports to the Department of Business and Professional Regulations by January 20, 2012.
01/11/2012: New Hampshire Senate Has Introduced Legislation That Would Eliminate the Prohibition Against the Use of Prescriber-Identifiable Prescription Information for Commercial Purposes.
01/10/2012: The Maine Legislature Has Introduced Legislation That Would Repeal Several Sections of Maine’s Confidentiality of Prescription Drug Information Law.
01/09/2012: Ohio Senate Introduces Legislation That Would Permit a Supervising Physician to Delegate to a Physician Assistant Prescriptive Authority for Schedule II Controlled Substances.
01/06/2012: Mississippi Now Requires Out-of-State Manufacturers and Distributors of Controlled Substances to Obtain a License from the Board of Pharmacy.
01/05/2012: Massachusetts Has Issued a Memo Indicating That Manufacturers Must Continue to Collect and Disclose Payments to All Massachusetts Covered Recipients.
01/04/2012: Massachusetts House of Representatives Passed Legislation That Would Grant Certified Nurse Midwives the Authority to Prescribe Legend Drugs and Controlled Substances Independently.
01/04/2012: CMS Publishes Draft Regulations to Implement the Sunshine Act - click here.
01/03/2012: Registered Lobbyists in Louisiana Must Submit Their December Lobbyist Expenditure Reports to the Board of Ethics by January 25, 2012.
Aggregate Spend News - 2011
12/30/2011: Reminder: Manufacturers of Prescribed Products Must Submit the Compliance Officer Form and a Registration Fee to the Vermont AG's Office by January 1, 2012.
12/29/2011: The Food and Drug Administration Has Released a Draft Guidance Addressing How Industry Can Respond to Public and Non-Public Unsolicited Requests for Off-Label Information.
12/28/2011: Reminder: Eight States Require Pharmaceutical Wholesale Distributors and Manufacturers to Renew Their Licenses on or Before December 31, 2011.
12/27/2011: Reminder: Miami-Dade County, Florida Lobbyists Must Renew Their Annual Lobbyist Registrations by January 15, 2012.
12/27/2011: Reminder: Miami-Dade County, Florida Lobbyists Must Renew Their Annual Lobbyist Registrations by January 15, 2012
12/23/2011: Reminder: Louisiana Lobbyists Must Renew Their Registrations Between December 1, 2011, and January 31, 2012.
12/22/2011: Did You Know That Manufacturers and Wholesalers in Washington Must Notify the Washington State Department of Health Within 30 Days of a Change of Ownership, Name, or Location?
12/21/2011: Vermont’s Office of the Attorney General Has Advised Companies to Report the Distribution of Medical Foods as a Permitted Gift.
12/20/2011: Registered Client Lobbyists in Connecticut Must File Their Quarterly Financial Reports with the Office of State Ethics by January 10, 2012.
12/19/2011: Did You Know That the Medical College of Wisconsin Prohibits Its Personnel from Accepting Gifts from Members of the Health Care Products Industry?
12/16/2011: The Increased Fee for Mississippi Prescription Drug Manufacturer and Wholesale Distributor Permits Will Become Effective January 1, 2012.
12/15/2011: CMS Has Published Proposed Regulations to the Sunshine Act; Senators Grassley and Kohl Postpone the Hearing Scheduled for Today.
12/14/2011: Wisconsin Has Passed Legislation That Will Permit Wholesale Distributors and Manufacturers to Deliver Prescription Drugs to University Faculty Members.
12/13/2011: Reminder: Senator Herb Kohl Will Convene a Hearing This Thursday, December 15, 2011, to Discuss the Need for Timely Release of Regulations Implementing the Sunshine Act.
12/12/2011: Wholesale Distributors of Controlled Substances Licensed in Florida Must Submit Monthly Receipt and Distribution Reports to the Department of Business and Professional Regulations by December 20, 2011.
12/09/2011: Wholesale Distributors and Manufacturers Licensed in New Jersey Must Submit Their Renewal Applications by January 7, 2012.
12/08/2011: Did You Know That Manufacturers and Wholesalers in Colorado Must Notify the Colorado Board of Pharmacy Within 14 Days of a Change of Ownership, Name, Location, or Responsible Individual?
12/07/2011: The Montana Board of Pharmacy Proposed Amendments to Its Regulations That Would Require Resident Wholesale Drug Distributors to Pass an Inspection Prior to Initial Licensure.
12/06/2011: Registered Lobbyists in Louisiana Must Submit Their November Lobbyist Expenditure Reports to the Board of Ethics by December 27, 2011.
12/05/2011: Senator Herb Kohl Will Convene a Hearing on December 15, 2011, to Discuss the Need for Timely Release of Regulations Implementing the Sunshine Act.
12/02/2011: Manufacturers of Prescribed Products Must Submit the Compliance Officer Form and a Registration Fee to the Vermont AG's Office by January 1, 2012.
12/01/2011: Did You Know That Eight States Require Pharmaceutical Wholesale Distributors and Manufacturers to Renew Their Licenses on or Before December 31, 2011?
11/30/2011: The Massachusetts Senate Introduced Legislation That Would Amend the Reporting Requirements for the Theft or Loss of Controlled Substances.
11/29/2011: Montana and Massachusetts Wholesale Drug Distributor and Manufacturer Licenses Will Expire on November 30, 2011.
11/28/2011: Did You Know That Michigan Enacted Legislation Permitting a Supervising Physician to Delegate to a Physician Assistant the Authority to Handle Complimentary Starter Doses of Controlled Substances?
11/23/2011: Did You Know That Physician Assistants in Florida and Kentucky May Not Prescribe Controlled Substances from Any Schedule?
11/22/2011: Miami-Dade County, Florida Lobbyists Must Renew Their Annual Lobbyist Registrations by January 15, 2012.
11/21/2011: CMS Sent Proposed Regulations That Would Implement the Sunshine Act to the Office of Management and Budget for Review.
11/18/2011: Louisiana Lobbyists Must Renew Their Registrations Between December 1, 2011, and January 31, 2012.
11/17/2011: The Rhode Island Department of Health Proposed Regulations That Would Eliminate the Written Collaborative Agreement Requirement for Nurse Practitioners with Prescriptive Privileges.
11/16/2011: Adopted Missouri Regulations Changing the Registration Period for In-State Manufacturers and Wholesale Distributors of Controlled Substances Become Effective November 30, 2011.
11/15/2011: Vermont AG’s Office Will Hold a Conference Call to Discuss Its Draft Guide to Vermont’s Prescribed Products Gift Ban and Disclosure Law for 2012 Disclosures This Wednesday, November 16, 2011.
11/14/2011: The Louisiana Board of Ethics Has Posted on Its Website the 2012 Expenditure Report Filing Schedule for Registered Lobbyists.
11/11/2011: Did You Know That the Hawaii Board of Nursing Adopted Rules Permitting Qualified Advanced Practice Registered Nurses to Apply for Prescriptive Authority for Controlled Substances?
11/10/2011: The Louisiana Board of Ethics Will Hold Its Next Live Training Seminar for Lobbyists on December 6, 2011.
11/09/2011: West Virginia Has Withdrawn Proposed Changes to the Rules Governing Disclosure of Advertising Expenses.
11/08/2011: Did You Know That Manufacturers and Wholesalers in Delaware Must Notify the Delaware Board of Pharmacy Within 30 Days of a Change of Ownership, Name, or Location?
11/07/2011: Did You Know That Industry Representatives Must Obtain a Vendor Identification Badge in Order to Access Medstar Health System Facilities in Maryland and the District of Columbia?
11/04/2011: Wholesale Distributors of Controlled Substances Licensed in Florida Must Submit Monthly Receipt and Distribution Reports to the Department of Business and Professional Regulations by November 20, 2011.
11/03/2011: Vermont AG’s Office Will Hold a Conference Call to Discuss Draft Guide to Vermont’s Prescribed Products Gift Ban and Disclosure Law for 2012 Disclosures.
11/02/2011: Registered Lobbyists in Louisiana Must Submit Their October Lobbyist Expenditure Reports to the Board of Ethics by November 28, 2011.
11/01/2011: The Administrator of CMS Has Responded to Senators Grassley and Kohl’s Letter Regarding CMS’s Failure to Provide Regulations Implementing the Sunshine Act.
10/31/2011: Did You Know That Manufacturers and Wholesalers in Wyoming Must Notify the Board of Pharmacy Within 30 Days of a Change of Ownership, Name, Location, or Responsible Individual?
10/28/2011: Did You Know That North Dakota Increased Its Initial and Renewal Licensing Fees for Manufacturers and Wholesale Distributors of Prescription Drug?
10/27/2011: Industry Organizations Send a Joint Letter to the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services Urging It to Quickly Provide Regulations Implementing the Sunshine Act.
10/26/2011: Did You Know That Ohio Recently Passed Legislation Increasing the Initial and Renewal Registration Fees for Manufacturers and Wholesale Distributors of Dangerous Drugs?
10/25/2011: Michigan Has Introduced Legislation That Would Create the Michigan Board of Licensed Midwifery and Provide Requirements for the Licensure of Midwives.
10/24/2011: Did You Know That Nevada Requires Certain Life Sciences Companies to Establish and Abide by a Marketing Code of Conduct?
10/21/2011: Did You Know That Hawaii Health Systems Corporation Does Not Permit Vendors to Give Gifts to Its Personnel or Staff?
10/20/2011: Missouri Has Adopted Amendments to Its Regulations That Will Change the Registration Period for In-State Manufacturers and Wholesale Distributors of Controlled Substances.
10/19/2011: The D.C. Department of Health Has Issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to Exclude Payments Made for Participation in Market Research from Annual Disclosure Reports.
10/18/2011: The Maine Board of Pharmacy Proposed Amendments to Its Regulations That Would Require All Licensed Wholesale Distributors to Obtain VAWD Accreditation.
10/17/2011: Did You Know That 16 States and the District of Columbia Have Enacted Legislation Recognizing and Providing Licensing Requirements for Naturopathic Physicians?
10/14/2011: The Louisiana Board of Ethics Will Hold Its Next Live Training Seminar for Lobbyists on November 8, 2011.
10/13/2011: The Governor of California Has Signed Legislation That Requires Wholesale Distributors to Provide Records Requested by an Authorized Official Within Three Business Days.
10/12/2011: Did You Know That Ohio State University Medical Center Prohibits Its Staff Members from Accepting Gifts from Vendors?
10/11/2011: Wholesale Distributors of Controlled Substances Licensed in Florida Must Submit Monthly Receipt and Distribution Reports to the Department of Business and Professional Regulations by October 20, 2011.
10/13/2011: The Governor of California Has Signed Legislation That Requires Wholesale Distributors to Provide Records Requested by an Authorized Official Within Three Business Days.
10/12/2011: Did You Know That Ohio State University Medical Center Prohibits Its Staff Members from Accepting Gifts from Vendors?
10/11/2011: Wholesale Distributors of Controlled Substances Licensed in Florida Must Submit Monthly Receipt and Distribution Reports to the Department of Business and Professional Regulations by October 20, 2011.
10/07/2011: Did You Know That Manufacturers and Wholesalers in Maryland Must Notify the Board of Pharmacy Within 30 Days of a Change of Ownership, Name, Location, or Responsible Individual?
10/06/2011: Did You Know That the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy Requires Wholesale Drug Distributors to Report Sales or Distributions of Controlled Substances on a Monthly Basis?
10/06/2011: Did You Know That the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy Requires Wholesale Drug Distributors to Report Sales or Distributions of Controlled Substances on a Monthly Basis?
10/05/2011: Senators Grassley and Kohl Send a Letter to the Administrator of CMS Expressing Disappointment in CMS’s Failure to Provide Regulations Implementing the Sunshine Act .
10/04/2011: Did You Know That the University of Rochester Medical Center Prohibits Its Personnel from Accepting Gifts from Pharmaceutical, Biotech and Medical Device Companies?
10/03/2011: Registered Lobbyists in Louisiana Must Submit Their September Lobbyist Expenditure Reports to the Board of Ethics by October 25, 2011.
09/30/2011: The U.S. House of Representatives Introduced Bill That Would Require the Secretary to Prescribe Additional Rules for the Licensure of Wholesale Distributors in Interstate Commerce.
09/29/2011: Vermont's Attorney General's Office Announces Identification Numbers to Use When Disclosing Expenditures or Gifts Provided to a Member of the Green Mountain Care Board.
10/06/2011: Did You Know That the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy Requires Wholesale Drug Distributors to Report Sales or Distributions of Controlled Substances on a Monthly Basis?
10/05/2011: Senators Grassley and Kohl Send a Letter to the Administrator of CMS Expressing Disappointment in CMS’s Failure to Provide Regulations Implementing the Sunshine Act.
10/04/2011: Did You Know That the University of Rochester Medical Center Prohibits Its Personnel from Accepting Gifts from Pharmaceutical, Biotech and Medical Device Companies?
10/03/2011: Registered Lobbyists in Louisiana Must Submit Their September Lobbyist Expenditure Reports to the Board of Ethics by October 25, 2011
09/30/2011: The U.S. House of Representatives Introduced Bill That Would Require the Secretary to Prescribe Additional Rules for the Licensure of Wholesale Distributors in Interstate Commerce.
09/29/2011: Vermont's Attorney General's Office Announces Identification Numbers to Use When Disclosing Expenditures or Gifts Provided to a Member of the Green Mountain Care Board.
09/28/2011: Did You Know That the Oregon Board of Pharmacy Has Adopted Regulations to Increase Controlled Substance Registration Fees for Manufacturers and Wholesale Drug Distributors?
09/27/2011: Reminder: The Deadline for Submitting Fiscal Year 2011 Expenditures to the Vermont Attorney General’s Office is October 1, 2011.
09/26/2011: The Louisiana Board of Ethics Will Hold Two Live Training Seminars for Lobbyists on October 4, 2011.
09/23/2011: Legislation Repealing Maine's Marketing Costs Disclosure, Price Disclosure, and Clinical Trials Disclosure Laws Will Become Effective on September 28, 2011.
09/22/2011: The California Legislature Has Passed Legislation That Would Require Wholesale Distributors to Provide Records Requested by an Authorized Official Within 3 Business Days.
09/21/2011: Did You Know That Advanced Practice Registered Nurses in North Dakota No Longer Need a Collaborative Agreement with a Licensed Physician to Obtain Prescriptive Privileges?
09/20/2011: Did You Know the PhRMA Code Encourages Companies to Obtain External Verification That Policies to Foster Compliance with the Code Have Been Implemented?
09/19/2011: Alabama Board of Pharmacy Adopts Rules Clarifying Those Licenses and Permits Subject to a Non-Disciplinary Administrative Penalty for Late Permit Renewals.
09/16/2011: Prescription Drug, Biological Product, and Medical Device Manufacturers Must Submit Their Fiscal Year 2011 Marketing Expenditure Reports to the Vermont Attorney General's Office by October 1, 2011.
09/15/2011: Ohio Has Introduced Legislation That Would Permit a Supervising Physician to Delegate to a Physician Assistant Prescriptive Authority for Schedule II Controlled Substances.
09/14/2011: The U.S. District Court for the District of Maine Has Held That Certain Provisions of Maine's Data Mining Law Are Unconstitutional.
09/20/2011: Did You Know the PhRMA Code Encourages Companies to Obtain External Verification That Policies to Foster Compliance with the Code Have Been Implemented?
09/19/2011: Alabama Board of Pharmacy Adopts Rules Clarifying Those Licenses and Permits Subject to a Non-Disciplinary Administrative Penalty for Late Permit Renewals.
09/16/2011: Prescription Drug, Biological Product, and Medical Device Manufacturers Must Submit Their Fiscal Year 2011 Marketing Expenditure Reports to the Vermont Attorney General's Office by October 1, 2011
09/15/2011: Ohio Has Introduced Legislation That Would Permit a Supervising Physician to Delegate to a Physician Assistant Prescriptive Authority for Schedule II Controlled Substances.
09/14/2011: The U.S. District Court for the District of Maine Has Held That Certain Provisions of Maine's Data Mining Law Are Unconstitutional.
09/13/2011: The Vermont Attorney General's Office Posted Examples of Disclosures for Sample and Over the Counter Product Distribution on Its Website.
09/12/2011: Massachusetts Department of Public Health Has Posted on its Website Updated FAQs Regarding the Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Manufacturer Conduct Law.
09/09/2011: The Louisiana Board of Ethics Will Hold Its Next Live Training Seminar for Lobbyists on September 27, 2011.
09/08/2011: Wholesale Distributors of Controlled Substances Licensed in Florida Must Submit Their Monthly Receipt and Distribution Reports to the Department of Health by September 20, 2011.
09/07/2011: Vermont Attorney General's Office Will Hold a Conference Call on November 16th to Discuss Its Forthcoming Draft Gift Ban and Disclosure Law Guidance and Forms for 2012 Reporting Year.
09/13/2011: The Vermont Attorney General’s Office Posted Examples of Disclosures for Sample and Over the Counter Product Distribution on Its Website.
09/12/2011: Massachusetts Department of Public Health Has Posted on its Website Updated FAQs Regarding the Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Manufacturer Conduct Law.
09/09/2011: The Louisiana Board of Ethics Will Hold Its Next Live Training Seminar for Lobbyists on September 27, 2011.
09/08/2011: Wholesale Distributors of Controlled Substances Licensed in Florida Must Submit Their Monthly Receipt and Distribution Reports to the Department of Health by September 20, 2011.
09/07/2011: Vermont Attorney General's Office Will Hold a Conference Call on November 16th to Discuss Its Forthcoming Draft Gift Ban and Disclosure Law Guidance and Forms for 2012 Reporting Year.
09/06/2011: Registered Lobbyists in Louisiana Must Submit Their August Lobbyist Expenditure Reports to the Board of Ethics by September 26, 2011.
09/02/2011: Missouri Board of Pharmacy Rules That Exempt Investigational New Drugs Used in FDA Clinical Trials from the Definition of Drug Are Now Effective.
09/01/2011: Did You Know That Florida and Washington Require Drug Manufacturers and Wholesale Distributors to Obtain a Permit or Registration to Distribute Drug Samples?
08/31/2011: Did You Know That Applicants for a Dental License in Indiana Must Undergo a Criminal Background Check Prior to Licensure?
08/30/2011: AstraZeneca US Has Posted Reports Disclosing Its Payments and Transfers of Value to U.S.-based Physicians.
08/29/2011: Reminder: Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Manufacturers Must Complete Their Massachusetts Registration Renewal Compliance Form by August 31, 2011.
08/26/2011: Did You Know that Certified Nurse Midwives and Nurse Practitioners in Alabama, Florida, Hawaii, and Missouri May Not Prescribe Controlled Substances From Any Schedule?
08/25/2011: Did You Know That Stanford University Medical Center Prohibits the Acceptance of Free Drug Samples?
08/24/2011: ACCME Board of Directors Has Deferred Implementation of a Policy That Would Ban the Use of Corporate Logos in Commercial Support Disclosure Statements.
08/23/2011: New Legislation in Texas Regarding DEA Registration Reporting Becomes Effective on September 1, 2011.
08/22/2011: Did You Know That Manufacturers and Wholesalers in Oregon Must Notify the Board of Pharmacy Within 15 Days of a Change of Ownership, Name, Location, or Responsible Individual?
08/19/2011: Did You Know That Pharmaceutical, Medical Device, and Equipment Company Representatives Must Register Prior to Visiting Tennessee’s Vanderbilt University Medical Center?
08/18/2011: Illinois’ Governor Signed Legislation Permitting a Collaborating Physician to Delegate Prescriptive Authority to an Advanced Practice Nurse for Schedule II Controlled Substances.
08/17/2011: Did You Know That Applicants for a Veterinary License in Idaho Must Undergo a Criminal Background Check Prior to Licensure?
08/16/2011: Did You Know That the University of Alabama Health System and School of Medicine No Longer Permit Their Employees and Trainees to Participate in Industry-Sponsored Speaker Bureaus?
08/15/2011: Reminder: Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Manufacturers Must Complete Their Massachusetts Registration Renewal Compliance Form by August 31, 2011.
08/12/2011: Did You Know That Vendors Are Not Permitted to Detail Their Products or Brands at Kentucky’s University of Louisville Health Care Facilities or at the School of Medicine?
08/11/2011: The Missouri Board of Pharmacy Has Determined That Wholesalers Solely Distributing Drug Related Devices Are Exempt from State Licensure Requirements.
08/10/2011: Did You Know Pharmaceutical and Device Industry Representatives Must Have an Appointment to Access Members of the University of South Florida Health Community?
08/09/2011: The Louisiana Board of Ethics Will Hold Its Next Live Training Seminar for Lobbyists on September 7, 2011.
08/08/2011: Wholesale Distributors of Controlled Substance Licensed in Florida Must Submit Their Monthly Receipt and Distribution Report to the Department of Health by August 20, 2011.
08/05/2011: Did You Know That Florida Requires a Wholesale Distributor’s Designated Representative to Pass an Examination?
08/04/2011: Did You Know That the Mississippi Board of Pharmacy Has Increased the Fees for Prescription Drug Manufacturer and Wholesale Distributor Permits Effective January 1, 2012?
08/03/2011: Did You Know That Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Company Representatives Must Have an Appointment to Access Personnel and Trainees at the Baylor College of Medicine in Texas?
08/02/2011: Registered Lobbyists in Louisiana Must Submit Their July Lobbyist Expenditure Reports to the Board of Ethics by August 25, 2011.
08/01/2011: Did You Know That the American Society of Plastic Surgeons Has Adopted Guidelines For Interactions Between Its Members and the Life Sciences Industry?
07/29/2011: Reminder: Executive Agency Lobbyists in Kentucky Must File an Updated Registration Statement and Submit the Annual Registration Fee by July 31, 2011.
07/29/2011: West Virginia Has Proposed Changes to Its Rules Governing Disclosure of Advertising Expenses.
07/28/2011: Legislation in New Hampshire Requiring Reverse Distributors to Be Licensed and Requiring All Licensees to Report Certain Changes in Company Information Becomes Effective July 30.
07/28/2011: Reminder: Massachusetts' Joint Committee on Health Care Financing Will Hold a Hearing to Discuss Proposed Legislation That Would Permit Manufacturers to Provide Sample Alternatives.
07/27/2011: The Governor of Minnesota Signed Legislation That Increases Initial and Renewal Registration Fees for Drug Manufacturers and Wholesale Distributors.
07/26/2011: Did You Know the American Medical Association Recently Passed the Council on Ethical and Judicial Affairs Report, “Financial Relationships with Industry in Continuing Education?”
07/25/2011: The Food and Drug Administration Has Proposed Removing Certain Federal Pedigree Regulations.
07/22/2011: The California Senate Recently Amended Proposed Legislation Concerning State Required Inspections for Manufacturers.
07/21/2011: The Minnesota Board of Pharmacy Resumes Normal Business Operations Today, July 21, 2011.
07/20/2011: Mississippi Medical Board Adopted Rules Permitting an APRN to Continue to Practice for 90 Days After the Death, Disability, or Relocation of the APRNs Collaborative Physician.
07/19/2011: Illinois Has Passed Legislation Requiring the Department of Public Health to Post On Its Website the Report Required by the Federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
07/18/2011: Missouri Board of Pharmacy Has Adopted Proposed Rules That Will Exempt Investigational New Drugs Used in FDA Clinical Trials From the Definition of Drug.
07/15/2011: The Governor of Maine Has Signed Legislation That Will Repeal the Law Requiring Pharmacy Benefits Managers to Disclose Financial Ties To Prescription Drug Manufacturers.
07/14/2011: Massachusetts Joint Committee on Health Care Financing Will Hold a Hearing to Discuss Proposed Legislation That Would Permit Manufacturers to Provide Sample Alternatives.
07/13/2011: Did You Know That the Kansas Board of Pharmacy Has Requested That Registered Wholesale Drug Distributors Submit a List of All Shipments of Controlled Substances Into the State on a Monthly Basis?
07/12/2011: Final Legislation Signed by the Governor of Massachusetts Does Not Repeal the Gift Ban Imposed on Pharmaceutical and Device Manufacturers.
07/12/2011: Final Legislation Signed by the Governor of Massachusetts Does Not Repeal Drug Discounts, Rebates, and Coupons Prohibition.
07/11/2011: The Governor of Maine Has Signed Legislation Repealing Maine’s Marketing Costs Disclosure, Price Disclosure, and Clinical Trials Disclosure Laws.
07/08/2011: Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Manufacturers Must Complete Their Massachusetts Registration Renewal Compliance Form by August 31, 2011.
07/07/2011: Did You Know That Executive Agency Lobbyists in Kentucky Must File an Updated Registration Statement and Submit the Annual Registration Fee by July 31, 2011?
07/06/2011: Maryland Has Adopted Amended Regulations That Will Require Certified Registered Nurse Practitioners to Complete a Written Attestation Before Commencing Practice.
07/05/2011: Registered Lobbyists in Louisiana Must Submit Their June Lobbyist Expenditure Reports to the Board of Ethics by July 25, 2011.
07/01/2011: The U.S. Supreme Court Vacated the First Circuit Court of Appeals’ Decision Holding Maine’s Data Mining Law Constitutional and Remanded the Case for Further Review.
06/30/2011: Maryland Board of Pharmacy Has Indicated That Virtual Manufacturers May Be Eligible to Complete the Abbreviated Application for a Drug Manufacturer Permit.
06/29/2011: Did You Know All Vendors Doing Business with the Pinnacle Health System in Pennsylvania Must Be Certified Through Pinnacle’s Vendor Certification Program?
06/28/2011: The Louisiana Board of Ethics Will Hold Its First Live Training Seminar of This Year for Lobbyists on August 2, 2011.
06/27/2011: The Minnesota Board of Pharmacy May Close as of July 1, 2011, Due to a Government Shutdown.
06/24/2011: The United States Supreme Court Holds Vermont’s Data Mining Law Unconstitutional.
06/23/2011: The Governor of Hawaii Has Signed Legislation That Authorizes APRNs to Request, Receive, and Dispense Samples of Over-the-Counter and Non-Controlled Legend Drugs.
06/22/2011: The Governor of Colorado Has Signed Legislation That Will Authorize Direct–Entry Midwives to Obtain and Administer Limited Prescription Medications.
06/21/2011: Did You Know That Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Sales Representatives Are Required to Register with the Lahey Clinic in Massachusetts When Visiting the Facility?
06/20/2011: Did You Know That Wholesale Drug and Device Distributors Licensed in California Are Required to Complete Their Self-Assessment by July 1, 2011?
06/17/2011: Idaho Legislation Confirming That Device Manufacturers and Wholesale Distributors Must Register or Obtain a License Will Go into Effect on July 1, 2011.
06/16/2011: The Governor of Missouri Has Signed Legislation That Defines the Term “Legend Drug” and Excludes Certain Investigational New Drugs from This Definition.
06/15/2011: The District of Columbia Department of Health Has Posted On Its Website the 2010 Prescription Drug Marketing Costs Reporting Form and Reporting Guide.
06/14/2011: The Governor of Florida Signed Legislation That Will Require Wholesalers to Submit Reports on the Distribution of, and Theft or Loss of, Controlled Substances.
06/13/2011: The Governor of Vermont Has Signed Legislation That Will Amend the Reporting Period for Aggregate Spend Disclosures from the Fiscal Year to the Calendar Year.
06/09/2011: Illinois Has Passed a Bill That Would Permit a Collaborating Physician to Delegate Prescriptive Authority to an Advanced Practice Nurse for Schedule II Controlled Substances.
06/08/2011: New Hampshire Has Adopted a Bill That Will Require Reverse Distributors to Be Licensed in the State and Will Require All Licensees to Report Certain Changes in Company Information.
06/07/2011: Colorado Board of Pharmacy Adopts Amendments to Its Regulations Governing Wholesale Drug Distributor Registration Requirements.
06/06/2011: Vermont Attorney General’s Office Will Hold a Conference Call on Thursday, June 16th to Discuss Its Draft Consolidated Disclosure Guide for 2011 and Revised Disclosure Forms.
06/03/2011: Missouri Has Proposed Amendments to Its Regulations That Would Change the Registration Period for Manufacturers and Wholesale Distributors of Controlled Substances.
06/02/2011: Registered Lobbyists in Louisiana Must Submit Their May Lobbyist Expenditure Reports to the Board of Ethics by June 27, 2011.
06/01/2011: Missouri Legislature Passed Legislation That Would Define the Term “Legend Drug” and Exclude Certain Investigational New Drugs from This Definition.
05/31/2011: Did You Know That Connecticut Now Requires Non-Resident Drug and Medical Device Manufacturers to Submit a License Application Prior to Distributing into the State?
05/27/2011: Indiana Has Adopted Legislation That Will Remove the Provision Restricting Physician Assistants from Prescribing Controlled Substances in Schedules III-V That Contain Oxycodone.
05/26/2011: The Food and Drug Administration Has Reopened the Comment Period For the Public Workshop on the Development of a Track and Trace System for Prescription Drugs.
05/25/2011: The Colorado Legislature Passed Legislation That Would Authorize Direct–Entry Midwives to Obtain and Administer Limited Prescription Medications.
05/24/2011: The Division of Drug Marketing, Advertising, and Communications Has Issued a Fifth Enforcement Letter Under the “Bad Ad” Program.
05/23/2011: Did You Know That California Has Introduced Legislation That Would Require Wholesale Distributors to Provide Records Requested by an Authorized Official Within 3 Business Days?
05/20/2011: Vermont Legislature Has Passed Proposed Legislation to Amend the Reporting Period for Aggregate Spend Disclosures from the Fiscal Year to the Calendar Year.
05/19/2011: Manufacturers and Wholesalers That Sell or Market Their Products in Nevada Must Submit Certification and Compliance Forms to the Nevada Board of Pharmacy by June 1, 2011.
05/18/2011: New Jersey Has Introduced Legislation That Would Permit the State Board of Psychological Examiners to Issue Certificates of Prescriptive Authority to Doctoral-level Psychologists.
05/17/2011: Did You Know That the Wyoming Board of Midwifery Adopted Rules and Regulations to Implement the Midwives Licensure Act?
05/16/2011: Florida Legislature Has Passed a Bill That Would Require Wholesalers to Submit Reports on the Distribution As Well As the Theft or Loss of Controlled Substances.
05/13/2011: Senator Grassley Sent a Follow-Up Letter to Disease and Medical Advocacy Groups Requesting More Information on Funding from Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Industries.
05/12/2011: West Virginia Has Introduced Legislation That Would Permit Advanced Nurse Practitioners and Certified Nurse-Midwives to Independently Prescribe Drugs.
05/11/2011: The Hawaii Legislature Passed Legislation That Would Authorize APRNs to Request, Receive, and Dispense Samples of Over-the-Counter and Non-Controlled Legend Drugs.
05/10/2011: Registered Lobbyists in Louisiana Must Submit Their April Lobbyist Expenditure Reports to the Board of Ethics by May 25, 2011.
05/09/2011: The Governor of Mississippi Signed Legislation That Will Require Out-of-State Manufacturers and Distributors of Controlled Substances to Obtain a License from the Board of Pharmacy.
05/06/2011: The Governor of North Dakota Has Signed Legislation That Will Regulate Electronic Transmission Devices Used to Communicate Prescription Drug Orders.
05/05/2011: Did You Know That 13 States Require Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Wholesale Distributors to Renew Their Licenses to Manufacture/Distribute Legend Drugs By or Before July 1, 2011?
05/04/2011: The California Assembly Has Proposed Legislation to Amend the Statutes Governing Manufacturers By Increasing the Time Frame for Required State Inspections.
04/29/2011: Maine House of Representatives Will Hold a Hearing on Proposed Bill That Would Repeal Its Marketing Costs Disclosure, Price Disclosure, and Clinical Disclosure Requirements.
04/28/2011: The Massachusetts House Has Passed Legislation That Would Repeal the Gift Prohibition Outlined in the Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Manufacturer Conduct Law.
04/27/2011: Did You Know That 20 States Require Pharmaceutical Companies to Report Thefts and Losses of Prescription Drug Products?
04/26/2011: Did You Know That the American Rhinologic Society Recently Adopted a Conflict of Interest Policy for Its Interactions with Industry?
04/25/2011: Hawaii Is Considering Legislation That Would Remove the Formulary Requirements for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses.
04/22/2011: The United States House of Representatives Has Introduced Legislation That Would Impose an Annual Registration Fee on Manufacturers.
04/21/2011: Minnesota’s Wholesale Distributor and Manufacturer Licenses Will Expire on May 31, 2011.
04/20/2011: The North Dakota Legislature Has Passed Legislation That Would Create the Board of Integrative Health and Regulate Naturopathic Physicians.
04/19/2011: Did You Know the Council of Medical Specialty Societies Recently Revised Its Code for Interactions with Companies?
04/18/2011: The Mississippi Legislature Passed Legislation That Would Require Out-of-State Manufacturers and Distributors of Controlled Substances to Obtain a License from the Board of Pharmacy.
04/15/2011: The Vermont Office of the Attorney General Has Released the Prescribed Product Disclosures: Report of Vermont Attorney General William H. Sorrell for Fiscal Year 2010.
04/14/2011: Tennessee Introduces Legislation That Would Permit the Board of Examiners in Psychology to Issue Certificates of Prescriptive Authority to Doctoral-level Psychologists.
04/13/2011: The Vermont House of Representatives Committee on Health Care Will Hold a Hearing to Discuss Proposed Bill That Would Amend the Reporting Period for Required Marketing Disclosures.
04/12/2011: Wholesale Drug Distributors and Manufacturers Must Submit Annual Disclosure Reports to the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy by May 1, 2011.
04/11/2011: Minnesota Recently Introduced Legislation That Would Increase Initial and Renewal Registration Fees for Drug Manufacturers and Wholesale Distributors.
04/08/2011: North Carolina Introduced Legislation That Would Create the North Carolina Council of Certified Professional Midwives and Provide Requirements for the Licensure of Midwives.
04/07/2011: Registered Lobbyists in Louisiana Must Submit Their March Lobbyist Expenditure Reports to the Board of Ethics by April 25, 2011.
04/06/2011: Vermont Introduces Legislation That Would Change the Reporting Period for Required Disclosures from the Fiscal Year to the Calendar Year.
04/05/2011: Florida Introduces Legislation to Require Wholesalers to Submit Reports on the Distribution of Controlled Substances and the Theft or Loss of Controlled Substances.
04/04/2011: Missouri Board of Pharmacy Has Issued a Statement Announcing That It Will Continue to Exempt Investigational New Drugs Used in FDA-Approved Clinical Trials from the Definition of Drug.
04/01/2011: The Supreme Court of the United States Will Hear Arguments Regarding Vermont’s Data Mining Law on April 26, 2011.
03/31/2011: Oregon Introduces Legislation to Authorize the Oregon Medical Board to Grant Prescriptive Authority to Certain Licensed Psychologists.
03/30/2011: Louisiana Board of Wholesale Drug Distributors Has Adopted Proposed Rule to Amend the Activities Exempted From the Definition of Wholesale Drug Distribution.
03/29/2011: Did You Know That Massachusetts Has Introduced Legislation That Would Prohibit the Use of Prescriber-Identifiable Data for Commercial Purposes?
03/28/2011: Registered Client Lobbyists in Connecticut Must File Their Quarterly Financial Reports With the Office of State Ethics by April 10, 2011.
03/25/2011: Proposed Legislation in Maryland That Would Prohibit Manufacturers From Offering or Giving Gifts To Health Care Professionals Has Been Withdrawn.
03/24/2011: The United States House of Representatives Has Introduced Legislation That Would Repeal the Transparency Reporting Provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
03/23/2011: Missouri Introduces Legislation That Would Create the Missouri Board of Professional Midwives and Provide Licensure Requirements for Midwives.
03/22/2011: Maine Introduces Legislation That Would Repeal the Law Requiring Pharmacy Benefits Managers to Disclose Financial Ties To Prescription Drug Manufacturers.
03/21/2011: Maine Has Introduced Legislation That Would Repeal Its Marketing Costs Disclosure, Price Disclosure, and Clinical Disclosure Requirements.
03/18/2011: Manufacturers and Labelers of Prescription Drugs Must File Their West Virginia Prescription Drug Advertising Expense Reports on or Before April 1, 2011.
03/17/2011: CMS Will Hold a Conference Call To Seek Feedback Regarding Implementation of the Physician Ownership and Other Transparency Section of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
03/16/2011: Arkansas Has Introduced Legislation That Would Create a Physician Assistant Committee and Allow Supervising Physicians to Delegate Schedule II Prescriptive Authority to PAs.
03/15/2011: Massachusetts Has Introduced Legislation That Would Require Physicians to Disclose Gifts, Benefits, and Incentives Received from Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Manufacturers.
03/14/2011: CMS Will Issue Proposed Regulations Implementing the Physician Ownership and Transparency Section of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act This Summer.
03/11/2011: Registered Lobbyists in Louisiana Must Submit Their February Lobbyist Expenditure Reports to the Board of Ethics by March 25, 2011.
03/10/2011: Florida Has Introduced Legislation That Would Eliminate the Security Bond Requirement and Require the Department of Health to Provide Application Status Updates to Drug Distributors.
03/09/2011: Iowa Introduces Legislation That Would Create the Iowa Board of Midwifery and Provide Authority for the Licensure of Midwives.
03/08/2011: Vermont Attorney General’s Office Has Issued a Memorandum Providing Clarification on the Disclosure of Samples.
03/07/2011: Illinois Introduced Legislation That Would Permit a Collaborating Physician to Delegate Prescriptive Authority to an Advanced Practice Nurse for Schedule II Controlled Substances.
03/04/2011: Massachusetts Has Introduced Legislation That Proposes to Repeal the Marketing Disclosure Requirement for Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Manufacturers.
03/03/2011: Hawaii Has Introduced Legislation That Would Permit Qualified Psychologists to Apply for Limited Prescriptive Authority.
03/02/2011: Ohio Has Introduced Legislation That Would Require Manufacturers and Labelers of Dangerous Drugs to Annually Disclose Gifts and Payments Associated With Marketing Activities.
03/01/2011: Did You Know That Illinois Has Introduced Legislation That Would Require the Attorney General’s Office to Post on its Website the Report Required by the Federal Patient and Affordable Care Act?
02/28/2011: Maryland Legislature Will Hold a Public Hearing on March 3, 2011, to Discuss Proposed Bill That Would Prohibit Manufacturers from Providing Gifts to Health Care Professional.
02/25/2011: Massachusetts Has Introduced Legislation That Would Allow Manufacturers to Offer and Participate in Direct-to-Consumer Rebate Programs
02/24/2011: Did You Know Several States Have Introduced Legislation That Would Regulate the Use of Electronic Transmission Devices That Are Used to Communicate Prescription Drug Orders?
02/23/2011: Utah Has Introduced Legislation That Would Grant Qualified Psychologists Limited Prescriptive Authority.
02/22/2011: The Kentucky Senate Will Consider Legislation That Would Eliminate the Written Collaborative Agreement Requirement for APRNs Who Prescribe or Dispense Legend Drugs.
02/18/2011: Maryland Has Introduced Legislation That Would Prohibit Manufacturers from Offering or Giving Gifts to Health Care Professionals.
02/17/2011: Oklahoma Has Introduced Legislation That Would Permit Out-Of-State Wholesale Drug Distributors to Obtain a License on the Basis of Reciprocity.
02/16/2011: Did You Know That Manufacturers and Authorized Distributors of Record in Arkansas May Distribute Drug Samples Only Upon the Written Request of a Licensed Practitioner?
02/15/2011: New Hampshire Has Introduced Legislation That Would Require Reverse Distributors to Be Licensed in the State and Would Require Licensees to Report Changes in Company Information.
02/14/2011: The FDA Released Guidelines For Determining When Prosecution of a Company’s Corporate Officer Is Appropriate.
02/11/2011: Missouri Introduced Legislation That Would Define the Term “Legend Drug” and Exclude Certain Investigational New Drugs From This Definition.
02/10/2011: Vermont Attorney General’s Office Will Hold a Conference Call to Discuss the Disclosure of Samples on Monday, February 14th.
02/09/2011: Kentucky Introduced Legislation That Would Eliminate the Written Collaborative Agreement Requirement for an APRN to Prescribe or Dispense Legend Drugs.
02/08/2011: Registered Lobbyists in Louisiana Must Submit Their January Lobbyist Expenditure Reports to the Board of Ethics by February 25, 2011.
02/07/2011: New Jersey Introduces Legislation That Would Require Pharmaceutical Companies to Register Their Clinical Trials with the Department of Health and Senior Services.
02/04/2011: New York Introduces Legislation That Would Require Pharmaceutical Companies that Provide Prescription Drugs in the State to Disclose Promotional and Advertising Costs.
02/03/2011: Did You Know That Pharmaceutical Detailers Applying for Initial Licensure in the District of Columbia Must Complete a Criminal Background Check?
02/02/2011: Alaska Has Introduced Legislation That Would Require Prescription Drug Manufacturers and Labelers to Annually Disclose Marketing Costs.
02/01/2011: New York Introduces Legislation That Would Prohibit the Use of Individual-Identifying Prescription Information for the Purpose of Marketing a Drug or Device.
01/31/2011: New Jersey Has Introduced Legislation That Would Permit the State Board of Psychological Examiners to Grant Prescriptive Authority to Licensed Practicing Psychologists.
01/28/2011: Idaho Has Introduced Legislation That Would Require Device Manufacturers and Wholesale Distributors to Obtain a License.
01/27/2011: Did You Know That Manufacturers and Wholesalers in Illinois Must Notify the Department of Professional Regulation Within 45 Days of a Change of Ownership, Name, Location, or Responsible Individual?
01/26/2011: South Dakota Has Introduced Legislation That Would Permit the State Department of Health to Register and Establish Practice Guidelines for Non-Nurse Midwives.
01/25/2011: The New York State Assembly Has Proposed Legislation That Would Increase Registration Fees for Drug Manufacturers and Wholesale Distributors.
01/24/2011: Did You Know That Manufacturers and Wholesalers Licensed in California Must Join the Board of Pharmacy’s E-Mail Notification List?
01/21/2011: The United States House of Representatives Has Voted to Repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
01/12/2011: Registered Lobbyists in Louisiana Must Submit Their December Lobbyist Expenditure Reports to the Board of Ethics by January 25, 2011.
01/11/2011: The U.S. Supreme Court Has Granted a Writ of Certiorari to Review the Recent Decision Holding Vermont’s Data Mining Law Unconstitutional.
01/10/2011: Did You Know That the University of Vermont College of Medicine Prohibits Its Personnel From Accepting Gifts From Vendors and Their Representatives?
01/07/2011: Maryland’s Proposed Amendments to Regulations Eliminate the Requirement for a Written Agreement Between Certified Registered Nurse Practitioners and Licensed Physicians.
01/06/2011: Registered Client Lobbyists in Connecticut Must File Their Quarterly Financial Reports With the Office of State Ethics by January 10, 2011.
01/05/2011: Did You Know that Pharmaceutical Industry Representatives May Not Access Florida State University College of Medicine Faculty, Students, or Residents on University Property?
01/04/2011: The Vermont Attorney General’s Office Has Posted on Its Website Updated Versions of the 2011 Guide on Disclosure of Samples and 2011 Samples Disclosure Form.
01/03/2011: Did You Know Florida and New Hampshire Prohibit the Use of Electronic Prescribing Software to Influence the Prescribing Decisions of Practitioners at the Point of Care?
The Montana Board of Pharmacy Has Adopted Amendments to Its Regulations Which Now Require Reverse Wholesale Distributors to Obtain a License.
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