Ann W. Latner, JD

Commentary

Costco Sued for Disclosing Erectile Dysfunction Prescription to Patient’s Ex-Wife

02/03/2022

Ann W. Latner , JD;

Ann W Latner, JD, reviews a state supreme court's ruling that Costco can be sued for a pharmacy error.

Ann W Latner, JD, reviews a...

02/03/2022

Pharmacy Learning Network

Commentary

Opioid Settlement Reached Between City of Everett, WA, and Pharmacies

05/04/2023

Ann W. Latner , JD;

Ann Latner shares a settlement reached by the city of Everett, Washington, and a number of pharmacies including CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart.

Ann Latner shares a settlement...

05/04/2023

Pharmacy Learning Network

Commentary

VA Pharmacy Tech Gets Prison Time for Stealing Veterans’ Meds

03/14/2024

Ann W. Latner , JD;

A pharmacy technician working at the Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center in Kerrville, Texas, has been sentenced to prison for his role in a scheme to steal narcotic medications from US veterans and sell them illegally for profit.

A pharmacy technician working at...

03/14/2024

Pharmacy Learning Network

Commentary

VA Pharmacist Charged With Diverting Controlled Substances

10/29/2024

Ann W. Latner , JD;

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

Pharmacy Learning Network

Commentary

Four Pharmacy Owners Convicted of $13 Million Insurance Fraud

10/23/2024

Ann W. Latner , JD;

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

Pharmacy Learning Network

Commentary

Federal Trade Commission Sues the Big Three PBMs Over Insulin Pricing

10/21/2024

Ann W. Latner , JD;

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

Pharmacy Learning Network

Commentary

Whistleblower Receives Almost $10 million in Oak Street Health Settlement

10/10/2024

Ann W. Latner , JD;

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

Pharmacy Learning Network

Commentary

Lawmakers Fail to Keep Felon Pharmacist in Prison

09/27/2024

Ann W. Latner , JD;

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

Pharmacy Learning Network

Commentary

Rite Aid Settles With California; Emerges From Bankruptcy

09/20/2024

Ann W. Latner , JD;

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

Pharmacy Learning Network

Commentary

South Carolina Pharmacist Sentenced for Illegally Compounding Radioactive Drugs

09/16/2024

Ann W. Latner , JD;

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

Pharmacy Learning Network