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Ann Latner, JD
Commentary
02/09/2024
Ann Latner, JD
A New Jersey appeals court recently revived a case against 4 pharmacies that a lower court dismissed. The case raises some important issues regarding pharmacists’ responsibility when dispensing opioids and raises a new approach to pharmacy...
A New Jersey appeals court recently revived a case against 4 pharmacies that a lower court dismissed. The case raises some important issues regarding pharmacists’ responsibility when dispensing opioids and raises a new approach to pharmacy...
A New Jersey appeals court...
02/09/2024
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Commentary
02/08/2024
Ann Latner, JD
The National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) launched a new legal initiative to help independent pharmacies fight against ‘unconscionable’ fees. NCPA believes the direct remuneration (DIR) fees assessed against community pharmacies...
The National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) launched a new legal initiative to help independent pharmacies fight against ‘unconscionable’ fees. NCPA believes the direct remuneration (DIR) fees assessed against community pharmacies...
The National Community...
02/08/2024
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Commentary
02/01/2024
Yvette C Terrie, BS Pharm, RPh, consultant pharmacist
Drug shortages continue to be a top concern for pharmacists, prescribers, other health care providers, and patients. Ensuring patient access to medications is an integral component of patient care; however, the ongoing drug shortage of...
Drug shortages continue to be a top concern for pharmacists, prescribers, other health care providers, and patients. Ensuring patient access to medications is an integral component of patient care; however, the ongoing drug shortage of...
Drug shortages continue to be a...
02/01/2024
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01/25/2024
Ann Latner, JD
Senator Ron Wyden, along with two other members of Congress, sent a letter to the Secretary of the Department of Health & Human Services expressing concern over law enforcement agencies obtaining prescription records of thousands of Americans...
Senator Ron Wyden, along with two other members of Congress, sent a letter to the Secretary of the Department of Health & Human Services expressing concern over law enforcement agencies obtaining prescription records of thousands of Americans...
Senator Ron Wyden, along with...
01/25/2024
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Commentary
01/24/2024
Ann Latner, JD
Osterhaus Pharmacy, an independent pharmacy in Iowa, sued UnitedHealth and its pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) OptumRx over what the pharmacy called “unconscionable” fees. The lawsuit alleges a violation of federal antitrust law, claiming that...
Osterhaus Pharmacy, an independent pharmacy in Iowa, sued UnitedHealth and its pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) OptumRx over what the pharmacy called “unconscionable” fees. The lawsuit alleges a violation of federal antitrust law, claiming that...
Osterhaus Pharmacy, an...
01/24/2024
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Commentary
01/11/2024
Yvette C Terrie, BS Pharm, RPh, consultant pharmacist
The FDA granted Florida permission to import drugs from Canada under section 804 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. But how will it affect the current prescription drug landscape across the US?
The FDA granted Florida permission to import drugs from Canada under section 804 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. But how will it affect the current prescription drug landscape across the US?
The FDA granted Florida...
01/11/2024
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01/11/2024
Yvette C Terrie, BS Pharm, RPh, consultant pharmacist
At the start of every new year, millions of individuals make resolutions to improve their health, with many individuals aiming to lose weight, eat healthier, and exercise regularly. Unfortunately, many of these goals are often short-lived for...
At the start of every new year, millions of individuals make resolutions to improve their health, with many individuals aiming to lose weight, eat healthier, and exercise regularly. Unfortunately, many of these goals are often short-lived for...
At the start of every new year,...
01/11/2024
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01/11/2024
Ann Latner, JD
A United States Appeals Court overturned a lower court’s decision to dismiss a case and is allowing patients of a pharmacy who were affected by a data breach to continue their lawsuit against the pharmacy.
A United States Appeals Court overturned a lower court’s decision to dismiss a case and is allowing patients of a pharmacy who were affected by a data breach to continue their lawsuit against the pharmacy.
A United States Appeals Court...
01/11/2024
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Ann Latner
Commentary
01/05/2024
Ann Latner, JD
The drug manufacturer Novo Nordisk has announced that it is taking legal action against compounding pharmacies and medical spas offering copycat versions of medications claiming to contain semaglutide, the active ingredient in Novo Nordisk’s...
The drug manufacturer Novo Nordisk has announced that it is taking legal action against compounding pharmacies and medical spas offering copycat versions of medications claiming to contain semaglutide, the active ingredient in Novo Nordisk’s...
The drug manufacturer Novo...
01/05/2024
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Commentary
12/14/2023

By Catherine E. Cooke, PharmD, MS, BCPS, PAHM, Nicole J. Brandt, PharmD, MBA, BCGP, FASCP

By Catherine E. Cooke, PharmD, MS, BC...
Stakeholder interest is high in progressing beyond the current targeting criteria and requirement for an annual comprehensive medication review, but a significant regulatory hurdle exists. Beyond this hurdle, beneficiary involvement and...
Stakeholder interest is high in progressing beyond the current targeting criteria and requirement for an annual comprehensive medication review, but a significant regulatory hurdle exists. Beyond this hurdle, beneficiary involvement and...
Stakeholder interest is high in...
12/14/2023
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