Ann W. Latner, JD

Commentary

California’s ‘Stop Dangerous Pharmacies’ Act

03/07/2024

California Assembly Bill 1286, the Stop Dangerous Pharmacist Act, was passed in late 2023 and took effect at the start of this year. The bill makes some significant changes that affect chain and community pharmacies. Most importantly, it is...

California Assembly Bill 1286,...

03/07/2024

Pharmacy Learning Network

Commentary

Court Dismisses Suit Challenging Hospital’s Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

09/14/2021

Ann W. Latner , JD;

Ann Latner, JD, discusses a recent case where a Federal District Court struck down a challenge from a group of employees to a Texas hospital’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination requirement.

Ann Latner, JD, discusses a...

09/14/2021

Pharmacy Learning Network

Commentary

Michigan Woman Convicted of Multi-Million Dollar Pharma Fraud

02/13/2023

Ann W. Latner , JD;

Ann Latner shares a case in which a woman was convicted of fraud after submitting fake reimbursement claims to drug manufacturers' assistance programs.

Ann Latner shares a case in...

02/13/2023

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Commentary

NY Issues Standing Order for Pharmacists to Provide Hormonal Contraception

04/25/2024

Ann W. Latner , JD;

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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Court Dismisses Texas Pharmacist’s False Claims Suit Against Walgreens

04/27/2022

Ann W. Latner , JD;

Ann Latner, JD, highlights a recently dismissed lawsuit in which a former pharmacist and employee alleged Walgreens violated the False Claims Act.

Ann Latner, JD, highlights a...

04/27/2022

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Rite Aid Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

11/15/2023

Ann W. Latner , JD;

After dealing with dropping sales, underperforming stores, and the fallout from opioid-related lawsuits, Rite Aid announced that it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and reorganization of the company.

After dealing with dropping...

11/15/2023

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Commentary

Court Holds Walmart, CVS Cannot Escape Homeopathy Product Placement Lawsuit

10/19/2022

Ann W. Latner , JD;

A nonprofit claimed CVS and Walmart were misleading consumers by putting unproven homeopathic remedies next to over-the-counter medications that are approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

A nonprofit claimed CVS and...

10/19/2022

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Commentary

Kansas Attorney General Files Insulin Lawsuit Against Manufacturers, PBMs

01/17/2023

Ann W. Latner , JD;

Ann Latner shares details from a complaint which alleged several drug manufacturers and pharmacy benefit managers raised the prices of insulin in violation of Kansas's Consumer Protection Act.

Ann Latner shares details from a...

01/17/2023

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Pharmacy Law: Physician Sues CVS for Refusing to Fill His Prescriptions

11/30/2021

Ann W. Latner , JD;

Ann W Latner, JD, cites key takeaways from recent legal proceedings that involved a pharmacy’s refusal to fill opioid prescriptions.

Ann W Latner, JD, cites key...

11/30/2021

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Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Win 340B Program Lawsuit Against HHS

03/01/2023

Ann W. Latner , JD;

Three manufacturers sued after the US Department of Health and Human Services issued violation letters over their policies for using contract pharmacies to distribute drugs under the Section 340B program.

Three manufacturers sued after...

03/01/2023

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