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Commentary
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
Commentary
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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Commentary
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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03/14/2024
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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Ann Latner
Commentary
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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Commentary
03/08/2024
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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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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Commentary
03/07/2024
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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03/01/2024
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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02/26/2024
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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