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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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Lawmakers and Victims Fight to Keep Felon Pharmacist in Prison
05/31/2024
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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HIPAA Privacy Rule Amended to Protect Reproductive Health Information
05/29/2024
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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Alabama Pharmacy Liable for $110,000 Penalty for Recordkeeping Violations
05/17/2024
“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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Walgreens and Philadelphia Settle Opioid Lawsuit for $110 Million
05/06/2024
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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NY Issues Standing Order for Pharmacists to Provide Hormonal Contraception
04/25/2024
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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First Nonprescription Continuous Glucose Monitor: Will it Expand Diabetes Care Access?
04/22/2024
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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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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David Rubin, MD, on JAK Inhibitors: Small But Mighty
11/22/2023
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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