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Michigan Attorney General Sues PBMs for Their Role in Opioid Crisis
11/11/2024
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced a lawsuit against pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) OptumRX, and ExpressScripts for their role in contributing to the opioid epidemic in the state.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced a lawsuit against pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) OptumRX, and ExpressScripts for their role in contributing to the opioid epidemic in the state.
Michigan Attorney General Dana...
11/11/2024
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Former Kentucky Pharmacist Sentenced to Prison for Health Care Fraud
11/04/2024
The US Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Kentucky announced the sentencing of a former pharmacist to prison for attempting to defraud Medicare and Medicaid by billing for medications that were never dispensed.
The US Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Kentucky announced the sentencing of a former pharmacist to prison for attempting to defraud Medicare and Medicaid by billing for medications that were never dispensed.
The US Attorney’s Office for the...
11/04/2024
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VA Pharmacist Charged With Diverting Controlled Substances
10/29/2024
Following an investigation by the Virginia Department of Health Professions, a Virginia pharmacist was charged with diverting thousands of prescription medications for personal use over a year-long period.
Following an investigation by the Virginia Department of Health Professions, a Virginia pharmacist was charged with diverting thousands of prescription medications for personal use over a year-long period.
Following an investigation by...
10/29/2024
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Four Pharmacy Owners Convicted of $13 Million Insurance Fraud
10/23/2024
The United States Department of Justice has announced the conviction of 4 pharmacy owners for conspiracy to commit health care fraud and wire fraud.
The United States Department of Justice has announced the conviction of 4 pharmacy owners for conspiracy to commit health care fraud and wire fraud.
The United States Department of...
10/23/2024
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Federal Trade Commission Sues the Big Three PBMs Over Insulin Pricing
10/21/2024
In late September 2024, the Federal Trade Commission brought action against Caremark, Express Scripts, and OptumRx, the 3 largest pharmacy benefit managers and their respective group purchasing agents.
In late September 2024, the Federal Trade Commission brought action against Caremark, Express Scripts, and OptumRx, the 3 largest pharmacy benefit managers and their respective group purchasing agents.
In late September 2024, the...
10/21/2024
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Whistleblower Receives Almost $10 million in Oak Street Health Settlement
10/10/2024
In late September 2024, Oak Street Health, a subsidiary of CVS Health since 2023, agreed to pay $60 million to resolve allegations of an illegal Medicare Advantage patient recruitment scheme. The whistleblower who reported the illegal...
In late September 2024, Oak Street Health, a subsidiary of CVS Health since 2023, agreed to pay $60 million to resolve allegations of an illegal Medicare Advantage patient recruitment scheme. The whistleblower who reported the illegal...
In late September 2024, Oak...
10/10/2024
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Lawmakers Fail to Keep Felon Pharmacist in Prison
09/27/2024
Former pharmacist Robert Courtney, who was sentenced for diluting prescription medications, was granted early release despite protests from victims and lawmakers.
Former pharmacist Robert Courtney, who was sentenced for diluting prescription medications, was granted early release despite protests from victims and lawmakers.
Former pharmacist Robert...
09/27/2024
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Rite Aid Settles With California; Emerges From Bankruptcy
09/20/2024
It has been quite a year for Rite Aid. The chain filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and began closing over 500 stores nationwide since last Fall. The chain has now reached a settlement with the state of California and announced that it has...
It has been quite a year for Rite Aid. The chain filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and began closing over 500 stores nationwide since last Fall. The chain has now reached a settlement with the state of California and announced that it has...
It has been quite a year for...
09/20/2024
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South Carolina Pharmacist Sentenced for Illegally Compounding Radioactive Drugs
09/16/2024
The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of South Carolina has announced that a pharmacist pleaded guilty to adulteration of a radioactive drug and has been sentenced. Access the Pharmlaw to view details of the case.
The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of South Carolina has announced that a pharmacist pleaded guilty to adulteration of a radioactive drug and has been sentenced. Access the Pharmlaw to view details of the case.
The United States Attorney’s...
09/16/2024
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Accountability Chairman James Comer Demands PBM Executives Correct Hearing Testimony
09/09/2024
At the end of August, Committee Chairman Comer called on the CEOs of CVS Caremark, Express Scripts, and OptumRx to correct the official record of the hearing testimony. According to Comer, the PBM executives’ statements conflicted with the...
At the end of August, Committee Chairman Comer called on the CEOs of CVS Caremark, Express Scripts, and OptumRx to correct the official record of the hearing testimony. According to Comer, the PBM executives’ statements conflicted with the...
At the end of August, Committee...
09/09/2024
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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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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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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
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.
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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...
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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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