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02/23/2024
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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Commentary
02/15/2024
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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Commentary
02/09/2024
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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Ann Latner, JD
Commentary
02/09/2024
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
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
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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Commentary
01/25/2024
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
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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01/11/2024
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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Commentary
01/11/2024
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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