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FTC Releases Second Interim Report on Prescription Drug Middlemen
03/27/2025
Ann W. Latner, JD
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) published its second interim staff report on the prescription drug middlemen industry in early 2025. The report focuses on pharmacy benefits managers’ (PBMs’) influence over specialty generic drugs.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) published its second interim staff report on the prescription drug middlemen industry in early 2025. The report focuses on pharmacy benefits managers’ (PBMs’) influence over specialty generic drugs.
The Federal Trade Commission...
03/27/2025
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New York Pharmacist Arrested for Illegal Dispensing
03/20/2025
Ann W. Latner, JD
The New York State Police have announced the arrest of pharmacist Clyde Stevens, 46, of Binghamton, NY following an investigation at a Rite Aid pharmacy in Endwell, NY.
The New York State Police have announced the arrest of pharmacist Clyde Stevens, 46, of Binghamton, NY following an investigation at a Rite Aid pharmacy in Endwell, NY.
The New York State Police have...
03/20/2025
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Kroger Agrees to Pay $110 Million to Resolve Kentucky Opioid Lawsuit
03/13/2025
Ann W. Latner, JD
Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman has announced a multimillion-dollar settlement in the state’s case against Kroger. The Case The state of Kentucky alleged that Kroger helped fuel a deadly opioid epidemic by flooding communities...
Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman has announced a multimillion-dollar settlement in the state’s case against Kroger. The Case The state of Kentucky alleged that Kroger helped fuel a deadly opioid epidemic by flooding communities...
Kentucky Attorney General...
03/13/2025
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Pharmacists Sent to Prison for Insurance Fraud
03/07/2025
Ann W. Latner, JD
The US Department of Justice has announced that 4 pharmacy owners have been sentenced to prison following their convictions by a federal jury for health care and wire fraud.
The US Department of Justice has announced that 4 pharmacy owners have been sentenced to prison following their convictions by a federal jury for health care and wire fraud.
The US Department of Justice has...
03/07/2025
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Former Pharmacy Student Settles Lawsuit Against School Over Social Media Posts
02/25/2025
Ann W. Latner, JD
A fascinating case that began in 2021 has finally settled, with pharmacist Kimberly Diei receiving $250 000 from her former pharmacy school.
A fascinating case that began in 2021 has finally settled, with pharmacist Kimberly Diei receiving $250 000 from her former pharmacy school.
A fascinating case that began in...
02/25/2025
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CVS Responds to Justice Department Lawsuit
02/20/2025
Ann W. Latner, JD
As we wrote about last month, at the end of 2024 the US Department of Justice filed a nationwide lawsuit against pharmacy giant CVS, alleging that the chain was unlawfully dispensing massive quantities of opioids and other controlled...
As we wrote about last month, at the end of 2024 the US Department of Justice filed a nationwide lawsuit against pharmacy giant CVS, alleging that the chain was unlawfully dispensing massive quantities of opioids and other controlled...
As we wrote about last month, at...
02/20/2025
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Insulin Pricing Lawsuit Filed by Massachusetts Attorney General
02/10/2025
Ann W. Latner, JD
Joy Campbell, Massachusetts attorney general, has filed a lawsuit against a slew of defendants, including insulin manufacturers Eli Lilly, Sanofi, Novo Nordisk, as well as pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) Optum Rx, Express Scripts, and CVS...
Joy Campbell, Massachusetts attorney general, has filed a lawsuit against a slew of defendants, including insulin manufacturers Eli Lilly, Sanofi, Novo Nordisk, as well as pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) Optum Rx, Express Scripts, and CVS...
Joy Campbell, Massachusetts...
02/10/2025
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US Department of Justice Accuses Walgreens of Unlawfully Filling Millions of Opioid Prescriptions
02/06/2025
Ann W. Latner, JD
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a nationwide lawsuit against pharmacy chain Walgreens, alleging that it dispensed millions of unlawful prescriptions in violation of the Controlled Substances Act and sought reimbursement from...
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a nationwide lawsuit against pharmacy chain Walgreens, alleging that it dispensed millions of unlawful prescriptions in violation of the Controlled Substances Act and sought reimbursement from...
The US Department of Justice...
02/06/2025
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Justice Department Sues CVS for Violation of the Controlled Substances Act
01/24/2025
Ann W. Latner, JD
At the end of 2024, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a huge nationwide lawsuit against CVS, alleging that the pharmacy chain knowingly dispensed controlled substances in violation of both the Controlled Substances Act and the False...
At the end of 2024, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a huge nationwide lawsuit against CVS, alleging that the pharmacy chain knowingly dispensed controlled substances in violation of both the Controlled Substances Act and the False...
At the end of 2024, the US...
01/24/2025
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Pharmacist Arrested for Health Care Fraud and Identity Theft
01/16/2025
Ann W. Latner, JD
A Tennessee pharmacist has been arrested and indicted on 15 charges related to a health care fraud scheme.
A Tennessee pharmacist has been arrested and indicted on 15 charges related to a health care fraud scheme.
A Tennessee pharmacist has been...
01/16/2025
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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...
10/27/2023
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Application of Dupilumab to Pediatric Patients With Atopic Dermatitis
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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.
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10/27/2023
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Patient Considerations When Prescribing Lecanemab for Alzheimer Disease
10/06/2023
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Dr Paul Schulz discusses the newly FDA-approved lecanemab for the treatment of AD.
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Specialty Pharmacy Next: Focus on Distribution Processes, Data Utilization, New Drugs, and More
07/18/2023
Chris Fausel, PharmD, MHA, BCOP; Erin Hamai Tom, PharmD, APh, MBA, BCACP; Ryan Nix, BS, NRP, NCI
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
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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...
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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,...
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