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Overcoming Barriers for Opioid Use Disorder Treatment and Drug Overdoses: Moving Forward
03/14/2024
Yvette C Terrie, BS Pharm, RPh, consultant pharmacist
The opioid epidemic remains a critical public health concern, with various stakeholders striving to combat its challenges, including stigma, access to treatment, and rising overdose rates. Recent FDA approvals have made naloxone available...
The opioid epidemic remains a critical public health concern, with various stakeholders striving to combat its challenges, including stigma, access to treatment, and rising overdose rates. Recent FDA approvals have made naloxone available...
The opioid epidemic remains a...
03/14/2024
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VA Pharmacy Tech Gets Prison Time for Stealing Veterans’ Meds
03/14/2024
Ann Latner, JD
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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Exploring Drug Use Among Adolescents: Contributing Factors and Proposed Prevention Strategies
03/08/2024
Yvette C Terrie, BS Pharm, RPh, consultant pharmacist
The CDC indicates that substance abuse, including opioid use disorder (OUD), often begins during adolescence and increases the probability of continued substance use disorders (SUD) and drug overdoses in adulthood.
The CDC indicates that substance abuse, including opioid use disorder (OUD), often begins during adolescence and increases the probability of continued substance use disorders (SUD) and drug overdoses in adulthood.
The CDC indicates that substance...
03/08/2024
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Kentucky Attorney General Sues Kroger Pharmacies Over Opioid Crisis
03/08/2024
Ann Latner, JD
“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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California’s ‘Stop Dangerous Pharmacies’ Act
03/07/2024
Ann Latner, JD
California Assembly Bill 1286, the Stop Dangerous Pharmacist Act, was passed in late 2023 and took effect at the start of this year. The bill makes some significant changes that affect chain and community pharmacies. Most importantly, it is...
California Assembly Bill 1286, the Stop Dangerous Pharmacist Act, was passed in late 2023 and took effect at the start of this year. The bill makes some significant changes that affect chain and community pharmacies. Most importantly, it is...
California Assembly Bill 1286,...
03/07/2024
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Investigating the Increased Adoption of Weight Loss Drugs: Ensuring Safe and Effective Use
03/01/2024
Yvette C Terrie, BS Pharm, RPh, consultant pharmacist
The surge in obesity, compounded by COVID-19, has led to increased use of weight loss drugs, notably semaglutide (Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Zepbound) gaining FDA approval. Concerns over adverse effects like pancreatitis and gastroparesis with...
The surge in obesity, compounded by COVID-19, has led to increased use of weight loss drugs, notably semaglutide (Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Zepbound) gaining FDA approval. Concerns over adverse effects like pancreatitis and gastroparesis with...
The surge in obesity, compounded...
03/01/2024
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Ann Latner
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Two Pharmacy Owners and a Doctor Convicted of $145 Million Fraud
02/26/2024
Ann Latner, JD
The US Department of Justice announced the conviction of 3 Texas men for health care fraud and other crimes following a trial by a federal jury. The 3 were charged with scamming federal insurance programs by prescribing and dispensing...
The US Department of Justice announced the conviction of 3 Texas men for health care fraud and other crimes following a trial by a federal jury. The 3 were charged with scamming federal insurance programs by prescribing and dispensing...
The US Department of Justice...
02/26/2024
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Ohio Chamber of Commerce Supports Pharmacies in “Public Nuisance” Lawsuit
02/23/2024
Ann Latner, JD
The Ohio Chamber of Commerce and the Ohio Alliance for Civil Justice filed an amicus curiae (friend of the court) brief early this year to support pharmacies. The brief was filed in connection with a lawsuit pitting 2 Ohio counties against...
The Ohio Chamber of Commerce and the Ohio Alliance for Civil Justice filed an amicus curiae (friend of the court) brief early this year to support pharmacies. The brief was filed in connection with a lawsuit pitting 2 Ohio counties against...
The Ohio Chamber of Commerce and...
02/23/2024
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A Review of Recent Drug Approvals
02/15/2024
Yvette C Terrie, BS Pharm, RPh, consultant pharmacist
The approval of new drugs by the FDA provides prescribers and patients with additional therapies and represents advances in treating various diseases, especially when approvals of drugs with novel mechanisms of action provide first-time...
The approval of new drugs by the FDA provides prescribers and patients with additional therapies and represents advances in treating various diseases, especially when approvals of drugs with novel mechanisms of action provide first-time...
The approval of new drugs by the...
02/15/2024
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Continued Awareness About the Opioid Crisis and Growing Incidence in Adolescents
02/09/2024
Yvette C Terrie, BS Pharm, RPh, consultant pharmacist
The ongoing opioid crisis is a global public health issue that imposes significant health and economic burdens on affected individuals, their loved ones, the health care system, and society. Despite diligent efforts nationwide to increase...
The ongoing opioid crisis is a global public health issue that imposes significant health and economic burdens on affected individuals, their loved ones, the health care system, and society. Despite diligent efforts nationwide to increase...
The ongoing opioid crisis is a...
02/09/2024
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David Rubin, MD, on JAK Inhibitors: Small But Mighty
11/22/2023

Featuring David Rubin, MD

Featuring David Rubin, MD
Dr Rubin reviews his presentation from the Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease regional meeting on the latest information on the safety and efficacy of Janus kinase inhibitors for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease.
Dr Rubin reviews his presentation from the Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease regional meeting on the latest information on the safety and efficacy of Janus kinase inhibitors for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease.
Dr Rubin reviews his...
11/22/2023
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Advantages and Drawbacks of Lecanemab in Alzheimer Disease Treatment
11/10/2023

Featuring Paul Schulz, MD 

Featuring Paul Schulz, MD 
Dr Shulz discusses the FDA-approved lecanemab for the treatment of AD.
Dr Shulz discusses the FDA-approved lecanemab for the treatment of AD.
Dr Shulz discusses the...
11/10/2023
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Immunosuppressants or Immunomodulators? Biologic Agents for Psoriasis
10/27/2023

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In this exclusive interview, Dr Ronald Vender goes over the highly effective targeted biologic therapies used to treat psoriasis.
In this exclusive interview, Dr Ronald Vender goes over the highly effective targeted biologic therapies used to treat psoriasis.
In this exclusive interview, Dr...
10/27/2023
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Application of Dupilumab to Pediatric Patients With Atopic Dermatitis
10/27/2023

Featuring Abigail Cline, MD, PhD, FAAD

Featuring Abigail Cline, MD, PhD, FAA...
In this feature video, Dr Abigail Cline discusses current literature to assess reported efficacies, side effects, and risks of using dupilumab to treat atopic dermatitis in pediatric patients.
In this feature video, Dr Abigail Cline discusses current literature to assess reported efficacies, side effects, and risks of using dupilumab to treat atopic dermatitis in pediatric patients.
In this feature video, Dr...
10/27/2023
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Patient Considerations When Prescribing Lecanemab for Alzheimer Disease
10/06/2023

Featuring Paul Schulz, MD

Featuring Paul Schulz, MD
Dr Paul Schulz discusses the newly FDA-approved lecanemab for the treatment of AD.
Dr Paul Schulz discusses the newly FDA-approved lecanemab for the treatment of AD.
Dr Paul Schulz discusses the...
10/06/2023
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Specialty Pharmacy Next: Focus on Distribution Processes, Data Utilization, New Drugs, and More
07/18/2023

Featuring Chris Fausel, PharmD, MHA, BCOP; Erin Hamai Tom, PharmD, APh, MBA, BCACP; and Ryan Nix, PharmD, MMHC

Featuring Chris Fausel, PharmD, MHA, ...
In this roundtable, cochairs of Specialty Pharmacy Next gather to discuss pertinent topics on the agenda such as white and brown bagging practices and data usage for program growth, as well as who may benefit most from attending the meeting.
In this roundtable, cochairs of Specialty Pharmacy Next gather to discuss pertinent topics on the agenda such as white and brown bagging practices and data usage for program growth, as well as who may benefit most from attending the meeting.
In this roundtable, cochairs of...
07/18/2023
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Leaders in Pharmacy Come Together to Discuss and Debate Oncology-Related Developments
06/28/2021
Julie Gould
Chris Fausel, PharmD, Val Adams, PharmD, Kirollos Hanna, PharmD, and Lisa Holle, PharmD, cochairs of Great Debates and Updates Oncology Pharmacy, come together to discuss this new CPE event aimed at educating pharmacists interested in...
Chris Fausel, PharmD, Val Adams, PharmD, Kirollos Hanna, PharmD, and Lisa Holle, PharmD, cochairs of Great Debates and Updates Oncology Pharmacy, come together to discuss this new CPE event aimed at educating pharmacists interested in...
Chris Fausel, PharmD, Val Adams,...
06/28/2021
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Expanded FDA Approval Improves Care Access, Rates of Flu Cases
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Expanded FDA Approval Improves Care Access, Rates of Flu Cases
04/19/2021
Gregg Sylvester, MD, MPH, chief medical officer, and David Ross, vice president, commercial operations for North America, both at Seqirus, discuss the recent FDA approval for Flucelvax Quadrivalent, explain what the expanded indication means...
Gregg Sylvester, MD, MPH, chief medical officer, and David Ross, vice president, commercial operations for North America, both at Seqirus, discuss the recent FDA approval for Flucelvax Quadrivalent, explain what the expanded indication means...
Gregg Sylvester, MD, MPH, chief...
04/19/2021
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Identifying Drug Diversion Differences in Retail Pharmacies Compared With Health Systems
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Identifying Drug Diversion Differences in Retail Pharmacies Compared With Health Systems
12/28/2020
Tom Knight, founder and CEO, Invistics, identifies drug diversion differences in a hospital or health system versus a retail pharmacy, and explains what retail pharmacies can do to better detect and address drug diversion.
Tom Knight, founder and CEO, Invistics, identifies drug diversion differences in a hospital or health system versus a retail pharmacy, and explains what retail pharmacies can do to better detect and address drug diversion.
Tom Knight, founder and CEO,...
12/28/2020
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Identifying Risks of Human Error, Workarounds in Pharmacy
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Identifying Risks of Human Error, Workarounds in Pharmacy
12/22/2020
Matthew Grissinger, RPh, FISMP, FASCP, director of Error Reporting Programs, Institute for Safe Medication Practices, discusses how human error, various at-risk behaviors, as well as workarounds taken by staff members all impact outcomes and...
Matthew Grissinger, RPh, FISMP, FASCP, director of Error Reporting Programs, Institute for Safe Medication Practices, discusses how human error, various at-risk behaviors, as well as workarounds taken by staff members all impact outcomes and...
Matthew Grissinger, RPh, FISMP,...
12/22/2020
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