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Commentary
06/14/2024
At the very end of May 2024, pharmaceutical manufacturer Novo Nordisk announced the filing of 9 new lawsuits against medical spas, weight loss clinics, pharmacies, and others in Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Montana, Tennessee, and Texas.
At the very end of May 2024, pharmaceutical manufacturer Novo Nordisk announced the filing of 9 new lawsuits against medical spas, weight loss clinics, pharmacies, and others in Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Montana, Tennessee, and Texas.
At the very end of May 2024,...
06/14/2024
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06/10/2024
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced that pharmacist/pharmacy owner Nerik Ilyayev was sentenced to 4 years in prison for his role in a massive health care fraud scheme targeting Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurers.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced that pharmacist/pharmacy owner Nerik Ilyayev was sentenced to 4 years in prison for his role in a massive health care fraud scheme targeting Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurers.
The Department of Justice (DOJ)...
06/10/2024
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Commentary
06/03/2024
After a patient suffered a severe allergic reaction to sulfonamides, she launched lawsuits against the clinician who treated her, the clinician’s supervisor, the practice, and Publix Pharmacy–but did she lay the proper groundwork for a case...
After a patient suffered a severe allergic reaction to sulfonamides, she launched lawsuits against the clinician who treated her, the clinician’s supervisor, the practice, and Publix Pharmacy–but did she lay the proper groundwork for a case...
After a patient suffered a...
06/03/2024
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Commentary
05/31/2024
In 2002, an investigation revealed that Dr Courtney had been diluting at least 72 different drugs, including treatments for cancer, AIDS, and multiple sclerosis. In some cases, patients received as little as 1% of the dose prescribed. ...
In 2002, an investigation revealed that Dr Courtney had been diluting at least 72 different drugs, including treatments for cancer, AIDS, and multiple sclerosis. In some cases, patients received as little as 1% of the dose prescribed. ...
In 2002, an investigation...
05/31/2024
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05/29/2024
At the end of April 2024, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released final amendments to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) Privacy Rule. The amendments further protect the privacy of protected...
At the end of April 2024, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released final amendments to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) Privacy Rule. The amendments further protect the privacy of protected...
At the end of April 2024, the US...
05/29/2024
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Commentary
05/17/2024
“Prescription medications, when misused, can pose a grave threat to public health,” said Acting Special Agent in Charge Steven L. Hofer of the DEA. “That’s why meticulous recordkeeping by pharmacies is an essential line of defense against the...
“Prescription medications, when misused, can pose a grave threat to public health,” said Acting Special Agent in Charge Steven L. Hofer of the DEA. “That’s why meticulous recordkeeping by pharmacies is an essential line of defense against the...
“Prescription medications, when...
05/17/2024
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05/06/2024
The City of Philadelphia has announced it has reached a settlement with Walgreens over a 2021 lawsuit alleging that the drug store perpetuated the opioid crisis in the Pennsylvania city.
The City of Philadelphia has announced it has reached a settlement with Walgreens over a 2021 lawsuit alleging that the drug store perpetuated the opioid crisis in the Pennsylvania city.
The City of Philadelphia has...
05/06/2024
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04/25/2024
In mid-March 2024, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a standing order allowing pharmacists to dispense 3 types of hormonal contraception–oral hormonal pill, hormonal vaginal ring, and the contraceptive patch–without a prescription.
In mid-March 2024, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a standing order allowing pharmacists to dispense 3 types of hormonal contraception–oral hormonal pill, hormonal vaginal ring, and the contraceptive patch–without a prescription.
In mid-March 2024, New York...
04/25/2024
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Commentary
04/22/2024
The recent FDA approval of the Dexcom Stelo Glucose Biosensor System marks the first over-the-counter (OTC) continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) device, aimed at individuals 18 years and older not using insulin.
The recent FDA approval of the Dexcom Stelo Glucose Biosensor System marks the first over-the-counter (OTC) continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) device, aimed at individuals 18 years and older not using insulin.
The recent FDA approval of the...
04/22/2024
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Commentary
04/11/2024
In a first-of-its-kind, historic decision, the Minnesota Court of Appeals has held that it is illegal sex discrimination under the Minnesota Human Rights Act for a pharmacist to refuse to fill a legitimate prescription for emergency...
In a first-of-its-kind, historic decision, the Minnesota Court of Appeals has held that it is illegal sex discrimination under the Minnesota Human Rights Act for a pharmacist to refuse to fill a legitimate prescription for emergency...
In a first-of-its-kind, historic...
04/11/2024
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