Advocacy

By Andrew Kantor

Compounders can help relieve drug shortages, says Revelation Pharma’s CEO, but they need help from the FDA. Shawn Hodges was interviewed for the latest edition of Pharmaceutical Executive for a piece called “Drug Shortages May Have a Compounding Solution” where he discussed how 503B pharmacies can fill the gaps caused by commercial pharma shortages and logistics issues.

“If you look at the problem in general, the shortages are being caused by manufacturing problems, supply chain issues, economic factors, and regulatory issues. There are opportunities in certain instances where compounding pharmacies can fill the void until the manufacturers are able to produce the products.”

By Andrew Kantor

On April 10, members of the Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding, California compounders, and other stakeholders gathered at the California state capitol in Sacramento to spend the day meeting with 21 different offices of the state legislature to address the challenges compounders are facing in the state. Also there was Revelation Pharma’s government affairs associate, Katie Johnston.

On April 10, compounders split into three groups, each of which would meet with seven state legislators of various parties, backgrounds, and influence (and/or their staff). Those meetings ran from 9:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m., and each focused on introducing the the legislator to the world of compounding and to raise attention to issues compounders have with the California Board of Pharmacy.

By Andrew Kantor

Florida Representative Shane Abbott paid a visit to Revelation Pharma family member Everwell Specialty Pharmacy in Pensacola, Fla., where he had a dynamic conversation on pharmacy compounding, regulatory reform, and the hurdles confronting patients and pharmacists alike. Notably, Representative Abbott stands out as one of only two pharmacists serving in the Florida legislature; he also owns a pharmacy on the Florida panhandle.

A staunch advocate for healthcare affordability and transparency, Representative Abbott shared invaluable insights on key legislative endeavors aimed at tackling pressing issues