Ann W. Latner, JD

Formulary Frontlines®

Immunotherapies for Melanoma: Worth the Cost?

08/15/2016

Although melanoma, an aggressive malignant cancer of melanocytes, represents less than 5% of skin cancers, it accounts for approximately 75% of skin cancer-related deaths, according to the American Cancer Society.

Although melanoma, an aggressive...

08/15/2016

First Report Managed Care

Commentary

DOJ Files Federal Lawsuit Against AmerisourceBergen for Controlled Substances Act Violations

01/30/2023

Ann W. Latner , JD;

The complaint alleges AmerisourceBergen failed to report hundreds of thousands of suspicious orders by pharmacies for controlled substances.

The complaint alleges...

01/30/2023

Pharmacy Learning Network

Commentary

Walgreens and Philadelphia Settle Opioid Lawsuit for $110 Million

05/06/2024

Ann W. Latner , JD;

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

Pharmacy Learning Network

Commentary

Patients Continue Seeking Ivermectin as COVID-19 Therapy, Pharmacy Associations Speak Out

04/14/2022

Ann W. Latner , JD;

Ann Latner, JD, reiterates the concerns of multiple pharmacy associations and other health care stakeholders regarding patients’ continued queries about ivermectin therapy.

Ann Latner, JD, reiterates the...

04/14/2022

Pharmacy Learning Network

Commentary

Federal Court Sides With Pharmacists in Ivermectin Case

11/13/2023

Ann W. Latner , JD;

With the start of COVID-19 now almost 4 years in the past, we are now seeing legal cases resulting from the difficult situation that arose when frightened patients began seeking alternative pharmaceutical treatments, including the off label...

With the start of COVID-19 now...

11/13/2023

Pharmacy Learning Network

Commentary

Pharmacist and Pharmacy Owner Sentenced to Prison for Unlawful Distribution of Opioids

09/07/2022

Ann W. Latner , JD;

Ann Latner shares a case in which a pharmacy owner was sentenced to 20 years in prison for dispensing opioids in bulk to people with forged or stolen prescriptions.

Ann Latner shares a case in...

09/07/2022

Pharmacy Learning Network

Commentary

California’s ‘Stop Dangerous Pharmacies’ Act

03/07/2024

Ann W. Latner , JD;

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

Pharmacy Learning Network

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

Pharmacy Learning Network