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05/31/2024
Ann Latner, JD
In 2002, an investigation revealed that Dr Courtney had been diluting at least 72 different drugs, including treatments for cancer, AIDS, and multiple sclerosis. In some cases, patients received as little as 1% of the dose prescribed. ...
In 2002, an investigation revealed that Dr Courtney had been diluting at least 72 different drugs, including treatments for cancer, AIDS, and multiple sclerosis. In some cases, patients received as little as 1% of the dose prescribed. ...
In 2002, an investigation...
05/31/2024
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Commentary
05/29/2024
Ann Latner, JD
At the end of April 2024, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released final amendments to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) Privacy Rule. The amendments further protect the privacy of protected...
At the end of April 2024, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released final amendments to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) Privacy Rule. The amendments further protect the privacy of protected...
At the end of April 2024, the US...
05/29/2024
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Commentary
05/17/2024
Ann Latner, JD
“Prescription medications, when misused, can pose a grave threat to public health,” said Acting Special Agent in Charge Steven L. Hofer of the DEA. “That’s why meticulous recordkeeping by pharmacies is an essential line of defense against the...
“Prescription medications, when misused, can pose a grave threat to public health,” said Acting Special Agent in Charge Steven L. Hofer of the DEA. “That’s why meticulous recordkeeping by pharmacies is an essential line of defense against the...
“Prescription medications, when...
05/17/2024
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05/06/2024
Ann Latner, JD
The City of Philadelphia has announced it has reached a settlement with Walgreens over a 2021 lawsuit alleging that the drug store perpetuated the opioid crisis in the Pennsylvania city.
The City of Philadelphia has announced it has reached a settlement with Walgreens over a 2021 lawsuit alleging that the drug store perpetuated the opioid crisis in the Pennsylvania city.
The City of Philadelphia has...
05/06/2024
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Commentary
04/25/2024
Ann Latner, JD
In mid-March 2024, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a standing order allowing pharmacists to dispense 3 types of hormonal contraception–oral hormonal pill, hormonal vaginal ring, and the contraceptive patch–without a prescription.
In mid-March 2024, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a standing order allowing pharmacists to dispense 3 types of hormonal contraception–oral hormonal pill, hormonal vaginal ring, and the contraceptive patch–without a prescription.
In mid-March 2024, New York...
04/25/2024
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Commentary
04/22/2024
Yvette C Terrie, BS Pharm, RPh, consultant pharmacist
The recent FDA approval of the Dexcom Stelo Glucose Biosensor System marks the first over-the-counter (OTC) continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) device, aimed at individuals 18 years and older not using insulin.
The recent FDA approval of the Dexcom Stelo Glucose Biosensor System marks the first over-the-counter (OTC) continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) device, aimed at individuals 18 years and older not using insulin.
The recent FDA approval of the...
04/22/2024
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Commentary
04/11/2024
Ann Latner, JD
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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04/09/2024
Ann Latner, JD
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
Commentary
04/04/2024
Ann Latner, JD
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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03/21/2024
Ann Latner, JD
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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