Study: Pharmacy-led PA program increases hospital revenues
January 5th 2015A pharmacy-led prior authorization service can generate additional hospital revenues through increased reimbursements and decreased write-offs, according to a case study to be published in the American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy.
ADA: Statin therapy for all with diabetes, high CVD risk
December 30th 2014The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is calling for all patients with diabetes who are at high risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) to be treated with statins and lifestyle therapy, according to its recently published guidance in the January issue of Diabetes Care.
FDA appoints Pharmacy Compounding Advisory Committee
December 18th 2014The committee is comprised of 14 members-12 voting and two non-voting-who will provide advice on scientific, technical, and medical issues concerning drug compounding under sections 503A and 503B of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
NECC pharmacist owner charged with second-degree murder
December 17th 2014The owner and head pharmacist of the now-defunct New England Compounding Center (NECC), based in Framingham, Mass., and the supervisory pharmacist were charged with 25 counts of second-degree murder in seven states, more than two years following a nationwide fungal meningitis outbreak, according to December 17 statement by the U.S. Justice Department.