Legislation Addressing DIR Fees Moves Ahead
Legislation aimed to do away with unfair direct and indirect renumeration (DIR) fees is moving forward.
Are You Ready for Pharmacy Inspection?
A checklist of what you need to be prepared for a Board of Pharmcacy inspection.
Senate Finance Committee Wants Trump Action on DIR Fees
Eight pharmacy groups lauded a letter urging the Trump administration to reform direct and indirect remuneration (DIR) fees.
HHS, FDA Unveil Drug Importation Plan
Update: ASHP statement released.
Criminal Opioid Charges Piling Up Against Pharmacists, Distributors
Prosecutors are bringing accountability to the opioid epidemic.
Illinois Legislature OKs Funding to Help Rural, Independent Pharmacies
$10 million to fund Critical Access Pharmacy Program.
Maintain Control of Controlled Substances
Comply with state and federal regulations on dispensing and handling controls to avoid possible disciplinary or DEA actions and penalties.
Compounding Pharmacy Ordered to Cease Operations
After several manufacturing and sterility issues, a permanent injunction has been issued against a Pharm D Solutions, LLC.
Morris & Dickson Settle for $22 Million for Failing to Report Suspicious Opioid Orders
The action by the U.S. Attorney's Office is the latest in legal and policy maneuvers aimed at ending the opioid epidemic.
Providers Advised to Delay Claim Submission until 2019 OPPS Injunction
What you need to know about the 340B litigations.
Bayer, J&J Pay $775 Million in Xarelto Lawsuits
More than 25,000 lawsuits cite uncontrollable and irreversible bleeding and death.
NACDS, NCPA, WSPA Join Forces to Support CMS Rule in Washington State
The groups say the state has intentionally suppressed dispensing fees to reimburse pharmacies that service Medicaid patients.
Walmart Wrongly Fired Pharmacist with MS Over Vaccinations
ADA violations net pharmacist over $1 million.
CVS Fires Pharmacist and Employee over Robbery
Failure to comply with CVS' robbery protocols resulted in dismissals.
How to Protect Yourself from Red Flags
Why pharmacists need to be paying attention to the Trinity II case and its consequences.
Refusal to Fill Prescriptions Under Conscience Clauses
Pharmacists must know state and federal rules on their right to refuse to fill a prescription based on religious beliefs.
Two Crucial Skills Pharmacists Will Need to Succeed in the Future
As robotics and other systems improve, the physical aspect of pharmacy dispensing is bound to change how pharmacists do their job.
Pharmacists Busted for Prying into Prince’s Medical Records
Three pharmacists were caught trying to access the deceased star’s records just days after his death.
$417 Million Award from Lawsuit Dropped
A judge tossed an award given to a woman claiming baby powder caused ovarian cancer.
Pharmacy Community Reacts to 60 Minutes/Washington Post Investigation
The investigation is causing far-reaching ripples around the country, but how does it affect pharmacists?
FDA Sends Warning Letter to EpiPen Manufacturer
EpiPen manufacturer is accused of lax investigation into problems.
How Good Are We?
When presented with prescriptions that would cause serious interaction problems, what percent of pharmacists would notice the problem?
Nevada Law on Diabetes Meds Has a Setback
The Nevada law to fight high diabetes drug prices has stumbled.
Independent Pharmacy Sued Over Fentanyl Overdose Death
A pharmacy in Pennsylvania allowed a man to pick up his mother's prescription for fentanyl after being told not to allow it, with tragic results.
Is Express Scripts ‘slamming’ pharmacy customers?
Five pharmacies from four states have filed a class-action lawsuit against pharmacy benefit manager Express Scripts.
Naloxone: Liability, regulatory concerns for pharmacists
The rules vary from state to state. Pharmacists need to stay informed.
The dilemma of Molly’s mom: Pharmacists, technicians respond
In some professions, eternal vigilance comes with the territory.
Court: Wrongful death case against pharmacy can proceed
A Florida appeals court recently ruled that the estate of an Ohio man who died from a fatal dose of pain medication could sue the compounding pharmacy that filled the prescription.
Does videotape support CVS or fired pharmacist?
That’s the question a Richmond, Va. jury will decide in a case involving a pharmacist who accuses the retail giant of defamation, false imprisonment, malicious prosecution, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
The stroke that shouldn't have been
Molly’s mom had a stroke, followed by hospitalization and weeks of rehabilitation. None of it had to happen.
