Iowa Board of Pharmacy Newsletter October 2025

The Iowa Board of Pharmacy newsletter for October 2025 announces new board members and updates on expanded authority for statewide protocol development. It also details changes to business license application processes allowing retention of existing license numbers and notes that Long-Term Care Facilities and Assisted Living Facilities no longer require CSA registration.

Iowa Board of Pharmacy Adopts UMPJE Exam, Updates PMP Access

The Iowa Board of Pharmacy announced the adoption of the Uniform Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Exam (UMPJE) effective April 1, 2026, and updated access policies for its Prescription Management Program (PMP). Pharmacist access to the Rx Management tool is now restricted to those with a DEA registration number, and data submissions missing a prescriber's DEA number will be flagged as errors.

BaFin Fines Schaeffler AG for MAR Violation

Germany's BaFin has fined Schaeffler AG €180,000 for violating Article 17(1) of the Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) by failing to disclose inside information. The company has the right to appeal the decision.

BaFin Fines Schaeffler AG for Market Abuse Regulation Violation

BaFin has imposed an administrative fine of 180,000 euros on Schaeffler AG for violating the Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) by failing to disclose inside information. The company has the right to appeal this decision.

Yeh v. Belkin International, Inc. - Other Fraud

A new civil case, Yeh v. Belkin International, Inc., was filed on January 26, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves a claim of 'Other Fraud' and is assigned to Judge Trina L. Thompson.

Vidal v. State of Texas - Criminal Conviction Affirmed

The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Andrew Thomas Vidal for continuous sexual abuse of a child. The court found no reversible error in the trial court's proceedings, including issues related to voir dire, closing arguments, evidence exclusion, and the designation of an outcry witness.

Maria Rodriguez v. the State of Texas - Reckless Aggravated Robbery Conviction Affirmed

The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed a conviction for reckless aggravated robbery. The court ruled on the submission of a lesser-included offense and a defendant's theory of self-defense. The case involved a retail theft where an employee was injured.

Dunkelberg v. Chandler - Appeal Dismissed for Failure to Pay Clerk's Record

The Texas Court of Appeals, 7th District, has dismissed the appeal in Dunkelberg v. Chandler due to the appellants' failure to pay for the clerk's record. The court had previously warned the appellants that non-payment by March 16, 2026, would result in dismissal.

Michael Lumpkins v. State of Texas - Appeal Dismissed

The Texas Court of Appeals, 7th District, has dismissed the criminal appeal of Michael Lumpkins in Docket No. 07-26-00003-CR. The dismissal is based on the trial court's findings that the appellant no longer wishes to pursue the appeal, following a prior remand to ascertain his intent.

Gonzales v. Texas - Aggravated Sexual Assault Conviction Affirmed

The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Osbaldo Gonzales for aggravated sexual assault of a child. The court addressed two issues raised by the appellant concerning a material variance between the indictment and proof, and ineffective assistance of counsel during the punishment phase.