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North Carolina Board of Pharmacy adopts influenza test and treat protocols for pharmacists
The North Carolina Board of Pharmacy announced that the General Assembly has authorized pharmacists to implement test and treat programs for influenza beginning in 2025. Initially, these programs were implemented through protocols issued by State Health Director Larry Greenblatt. The Pharmacy and Medical Boards have since adopted both a test-and-initiate-treatment protocol and an influenza-prophylaxis protocol by rule, which will become effective August 1, 2026.
Virginia to require UMPJE for pharmacist licensure starting October 2026
The Virginia Board of Pharmacy announced that, beginning October 1, 2026, applicants seeking a pharmacist license in Virginia as an initial license or through license transfer must successfully pass the Uniform Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (UMPJE). According to the announcement, Virginia will no longer offer or require the Virginia Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE) as of October 1, 2026.
North Carolina Board of Pharmacy announces agenda for May 19, 2026 meeting
The North Carolina Board of Pharmacy announced on May 19 its agenda for the upcoming 1029th board meeting, which will be held in person at the board’s office in Chapel Hill and live-streamed on YouTube. The meeting will begin at 9:00 a.m. with public hearings on proposed amendments to rules concerning the transfer of prescriptions, alternate delivery sites, and standardized orders.
California State Board of Pharmacy updates free continuing education courses for 2026
The California State Board of Pharmacy announced on March 26 that updated online training courses for continuing education are now available through its PharmEd platform. According to the announcement, the courses include updates to "Pharmacy Law" and "Pharmacist-in-Charge: Overview and Responsibility" for 2026. These trainings are offered at no charge to participants.
Analysis examines flaws and potential reforms in the 340B drug discount program
On February 10, 2026, Fred Roeder released an analysis of the 340B Drug Discount Program, highlighting concerns about its current structure and suggesting possible reforms. The article was published by the Consumer Choice Center and is available here. The analysis outlines how the program, originally intended to help hospitals and clinics support patients in need by allowing them to purchase medicines at lower prices, has grown more complex over time.
H-2A approvals for Des Moines Sun publication area's Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry employers during 2024
In 2024, all 23 H-2A petitions submitted by employers classified under the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry based in the Des Moines Sun publication area were approved, according to data provided by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via H-2A Employer Data Hub. They were filed by employers based in the publication area. This represents an approval rate of 100%, which is higher than the nationwide average.
Cook County effective property tax rate in Q1 was higher than the national average
Property owners in Cook County paid 2.1% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the first quarter of 2025, which is more than 1.9 times the national average, according to the real estate analysis posted by North Cook News. The median sales price of a Cook County home in the first quarter of 2025 was $306,000, based on data from the 11,999 properties sold during that time.
My Beautiful Kitty Cat Made Me Cry From Allergies And Heartache.
Why did I think my dreaded allergies were no longer active around animals? I wanted a kitty cat so badly, I blew all caution into-the-wind and adopted White Paws, my sweet feline friend. We bonded so beautifully. He sat in my lap purring his kitty cat song. We both were happy-campers. I fed him a feast fit for a king. He ate cans of cat food filled with salmon, shrimp, crab, tuna and some special cat candy treats. We were both happy and contented.
I locked a Brown Goshawk in with my chickens - How my poultry survived a night with a hawk
Our regular routine includes locking the gate into the chicken run after the chickens return to settle in their house for the night. Generally we lock the gate just before sunset. When designing the hen house, we positioned a window close to the gate. I can look through the window as I walk past and see the birds roosting. The window is on the western side of the building and the setting sun provides enough light for me to see inside.
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