"Bitter ender" holds out against corporate pharmacy
Back in 1974, Drug Topics foretold the battle fought by corporate America over state regulation of pharmacy ownership. Here's what we said then - and here's how it turned out.
Pre-op anticoagulation reduces VTE risk in cancer patients
Researchers found that rates of DVT and PE were significantly lower among patients who received preoperative chemoprophylaxis than in those who did not.
Flibanserin: Risk potential vs. possible benefit
Because of concerns about adverse effects, training through the Addyi REMS program is required for prescribers and pharmacies that want to participate in the medication use process for this drug.
“Death with dignity” laws gain traction in several states
Five states legally recognize assisted suicide in the face of terminal illness. More are likely to follow.
Drug Topics through the decades: 1910-1920
A hundred years ago, Drug Topics was a pocket-sized monthly, circulation: 12,000; yearly price: 25 cents. While some of its content seems antiquated now, some seems eerily familiar. And the illustrations? A hoot!
Walgreens installing med disposal kiosks in 500 stores
Less than a week after FDA announced several measures aimed at curbing opioid abuse, Walgreens announced it would install safe medication disposal kiosks in more than 500 drugstores in 39 states and Washington, D.C.
25 Cities With The Highest Pharmacist Salaries
The average salary for pharmacists in the United States can vary greatly by location.
Pharmacists and unionization: It’s later than you think
Pharmacists need to unionize. You've heard all the reasons. Here's another one -- and it's time-sensitive.
Do chains or independent pharmacies offer the best generic pricing?
After secretly shopping at 200 stores in six states, "Consumer Reports" announced its findings, and they make for very interesting reading.
Generic drugs: How to keep those cost savings coming
The U. S. healthcare system saved a record $254 billion from generic drugs in 2014 and $1.68 trillion from 2005 to 2014, but much more can be done.
Pharmacists respond: What kinds of pharmacists get under your skin?
Readers react to Dennis Miller's latest blog.
Walmart ordered to pay pharmacist $31 million for wrongful termination
A federal jury in New Hampshire has ordered Walmart to pay $31.22 million to a pharmacist who said she was fired after complaining about safety conditions and because of her gender.
New publication provides guidelines for dosing obese patients
A new publication from the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists is designed to help clinicians determine proper medication doses for obese children and adults.
Should pharmacists prescribe birth control?
A staunch defender of the profession responds to "Good Morning America."
California hospital using ingestible sensors to track med use
Barton Health recently began using digital sensors compounded in medications to provide insights about medication use for patients dealing with uncontrolled and co-morbid hypertension.
Two Kentucky schools offering fast-track pharmacy degree
Indiana University Southeast and Sullivan University’s College of Pharmacy are collaborating to help students become licensed pharmacists five years after graduating high school.
What kinds of pharmacists get under your skin?
Some pharmacists are annoying as all get-out. They may not know who they are. But you know - and so does Dennis Miller. Here's his list.
Independent pharmacy battle plan for 2016
NCPA President Brad Arthur rallies the troops.
Care delivery key to next-gen pharmacy success
Start by thinking of yourself as an investment, not a cost center.
You can’t put a price on job satisfaction
Drug Topics' annual salary survey asks about salary levels and job satisfaction. Can higher pay make up for lost family time, lost peace of mind, and lost self-respect?
Hawaii pharmacist spells out rules for travelers
Patients who plan to travel out of the country need to think about their meds BEFORE they leave home. Here are some tips to keep the holiday happy.
Pharmacists take MTM to seniors in their homes
A Texas med-adherence program tailored to the cultural and linguistic needs of seniors brought pharmacists to patients in community-based residential facilities.
Five top trends for health-system pharmacies in 2016
Value is not just about controlling costs; it also means increasing revenues. Health systems expect it, and pharmacy departments deliver.
FDA approves new Pradaxa reversal agent
Patients taking Pradaxa had no option for anticoagulation reversal; it was this unmet medical need that caused FDA to grant idarucizumab accelerated approval.
Valeant business practices embroiled in controversy
Valeant may have hooked up with Walgreen, but it still has a lot to answer for.
Andexanet quickly reverses factor Xa inhibitor activity for DOACs
Andexanet alpha is designed to reverse the anticoagulant effects of factor Xa inhibitors.
Ohio pharmacists gain ground with expanded CPAs
Ohio Governor Kasich has signed into law a bill granting pharmacists additional powers under collaborative practice agreements with physicians.
Integrative pharmacy: Changing public perceptions
You know how integrative pharmacy is practiced. Here's what to do about the pushback.
Salaries see modest growth
Drug Topics' 2015 Salary Survey finds that according to most respondents, pharmacy is still a rewarding profession.
Drug shortages continue to plague the ED
Shortages are speeding up the movement to get pharmacists into the ED.