CHPA Executive Newsletter Friday, October 3, 2008 Issue No. 20-08 www.chpa-info.org
Top Stories

CHPA comments on FDA public meeting on pediatric cough and cold medicines
CHPA released a statement regarding FDA's October 2 public meeting pediatric cough and cold medicines.

CHPA named CADCA's 2008 Champion for a Drug-Free Kids
The Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America presented CHPA with its 2008 Champion for a Drug-Free Kids award for the association's efforts to fight teen medicine abuse.

CHPA's Market Exchange enjoys another successful year
CHPA Active and Associate members convened in New Jersey September 17-18 for the association's annual Market Exchange event.

Federal Agency News

FDA allocates $2.5 billion to update IT and data management services
FDA recently announced that the agency is working with contractors to modernize its information technology (IT) and data center management services.

Federal Register Update


FDA changes start time for prep session for ICH meetings
FDA has changed the start time for its October 21 public meeting concerning upcoming International Conference on Harmonization meetings in Brussels.

DEA publishes its 2009 list of annual needs for certain List I chemicals
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has issued its 2009 assessment of annual needs for ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, and phenylpropanolamine.

Meetings


Space is filling quickly for the 2008 CHPA Business Development Conference
CHPA members are reminded that there are only 90 seats available for the association's Business Development Conference, scheduled for October 27-28 in Seattle.

Register now for the CHPA/DIA SPL conference in Philadelphia
CHPA and the Drug Information Association (DIA) are hosting a conference October 29-30 regarding structured product labeling (SPL).

CHPA members get up to speed on new media at November summit
CHPA is hosting a free meeting for members to provide information on the latest digital communications, technology, applications, and resources. 

 


Managing Editor: Susan DiBartolo

Consumer Healthcare Products Association
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Washington, DC 20006

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