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MN Pharmacist Discriminated by Not Filling Emergency Contraception Rx
04/11/2024
In a first-of-its-kind, historic decision, the Minnesota Court of Appeals has held that it is illegal sex discrimination under the Minnesota Human Rights Act for a pharmacist to refuse to fill a legitimate prescription for emergency...
In a first-of-its-kind, historic decision, the Minnesota Court of Appeals has held that it is illegal sex discrimination under the Minnesota Human Rights Act for a pharmacist to refuse to fill a legitimate prescription for emergency...
In a first-of-its-kind, historic...
04/11/2024
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Federal Appeals Court Revives VA Pharmacist’s Gender Discrimination Claim
04/09/2024
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has just revived the case of a female pharmacist who claimed gender discrimination after a male pharmacist was hired at a higher pay.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has just revived the case of a female pharmacist who claimed gender discrimination after a male pharmacist was hired at a higher pay.
The United States Court of...
04/09/2024
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Ann Latner, JD
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Michigan Pharmacist Convicted of Drug Charges Gets 8 Years in Prison
04/04/2024
The former owner and operator of a pharmacy in Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan, was convicted by a federal jury on 26 charges related to the unlawful distribution of controlled substances.
The former owner and operator of a pharmacy in Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan, was convicted by a federal jury on 26 charges related to the unlawful distribution of controlled substances.
The former owner and operator of...
04/04/2024
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David vs Goliath: PBM Tries to Force Independent Pharmacy into Arbitration
03/21/2024
Caremark has moved to compel Osterhaus into arbitration, citing a mandatory arbitration clause in their Provider Manual, which Osterhaus opposes, arguing the clause is unfair as Caremark's contracts are non-negotiable, placing burdensome...
Caremark has moved to compel Osterhaus into arbitration, citing a mandatory arbitration clause in their Provider Manual, which Osterhaus opposes, arguing the clause is unfair as Caremark's contracts are non-negotiable, placing burdensome...
Caremark has moved to compel...
03/21/2024
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Ann Latner
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VA Pharmacy Tech Gets Prison Time for Stealing Veterans’ Meds
03/14/2024
A pharmacy technician working at the Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center in Kerrville, Texas, has been sentenced to prison for his role in a scheme to steal narcotic medications from US veterans and sell them illegally for profit.
A pharmacy technician working at the Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center in Kerrville, Texas, has been sentenced to prison for his role in a scheme to steal narcotic medications from US veterans and sell them illegally for profit.
A pharmacy technician working at...
03/14/2024
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Kentucky Attorney General Sues Kroger Pharmacies Over Opioid Crisis
03/08/2024
“Defendants, not the taxpayers of Kentucky, should pay for their role in creating and fueling the opioid epidemic and act to remediate the crisis," said Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman.
“Defendants, not the taxpayers of Kentucky, should pay for their role in creating and fueling the opioid epidemic and act to remediate the crisis," said Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman.
“Defendants, not the taxpayers...
03/08/2024
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Arkansas Sues 2 PBMs for Their Role In Opioid Epidemic
07/02/2024
At the end of June 2024, Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin announced that he filed lawsuits against 2 pharmacy benefits managers (PBMs)–Express Scripts and Optum–for their role in contributing to the opioid epidemic in the state.
At the end of June 2024, Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin announced that he filed lawsuits against 2 pharmacy benefits managers (PBMs)–Express Scripts and Optum–for their role in contributing to the opioid epidemic in the state.
At the end of June 2024,...
07/02/2024
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Court Revives Negligence Case Against Walgreens
06/21/2024
The Oregon Court of Appeals has recently reversed the dismissal of a case against several health care providers and Walgreens Pharmacy and remanded the case for a jury trial. The issue is particularly interesting because the plaintiff was...
The Oregon Court of Appeals has recently reversed the dismissal of a case against several health care providers and Walgreens Pharmacy and remanded the case for a jury trial. The issue is particularly interesting because the plaintiff was...
The Oregon Court of Appeals has...
06/21/2024
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Novo Nordisk Files 9 Lawsuits Related to Counterfeit Semaglutide
06/14/2024
At the very end of May 2024, pharmaceutical manufacturer Novo Nordisk announced the filing of 9 new lawsuits against medical spas, weight loss clinics, pharmacies, and others in Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Montana, Tennessee, and Texas.
At the very end of May 2024, pharmaceutical manufacturer Novo Nordisk announced the filing of 9 new lawsuits against medical spas, weight loss clinics, pharmacies, and others in Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Montana, Tennessee, and Texas.
At the very end of May 2024,...
06/14/2024
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Pharmacist Sentenced to 4 Years in Prison for Multimillion-Dollar Health Care Fraud
06/10/2024
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced that pharmacist/pharmacy owner Nerik Ilyayev was sentenced to 4 years in prison for his role in a massive health care fraud scheme targeting Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurers.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced that pharmacist/pharmacy owner Nerik Ilyayev was sentenced to 4 years in prison for his role in a massive health care fraud scheme targeting Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurers.
The Department of Justice (DOJ)...
06/10/2024
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Patient Sues Pharmacy for Malpractice After Allergic Reaction Hospitalization
06/03/2024
After a patient suffered a severe allergic reaction to sulfonamides, she launched lawsuits against the clinician who treated her, the clinician’s supervisor, the practice, and Publix Pharmacy–but did she lay the proper groundwork for a case...
After a patient suffered a severe allergic reaction to sulfonamides, she launched lawsuits against the clinician who treated her, the clinician’s supervisor, the practice, and Publix Pharmacy–but did she lay the proper groundwork for a case...
After a patient suffered a...
06/03/2024
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