November 22nd 2024
On the most recent episode of Over the Counter, James Rider, PharmD, joined Drug Topics to discuss his career journey as a chain pharmacist.
November 21st 2024
James Rider, PharmD, shared reflections on his experiences as a pharmacy manager at CVS.
November 19th 2024
Adam J. James, PharmD, joined Drug Topics to discuss his career journey as a chain pharmacist.
November 18th 2024
Drug Topics sat down with Adam J. James, PharmD, to discuss his journey from chain pharmacist to innovation leader at Rite Aid."
October 2nd 2023
New bipartisan bill seeks to reclassify hydrocodone
Will FDA classify hydrocodone as Schedule III, Schedule II, or somewhere in between?
FDA approves Diclegis for the treatment of morning sickness
First new NVP approval in 50 years brings back 30-year-old drug
Judge orders FDA to make emergency contraceptive available without prescription for all ages
Ruling clears obstacles judge said were politically influenced
Beware of Prilosec and Prozac mix-ups, ISMP reports
Pharmacists and other healthcare providers are still confusing Prilosec (omeprazole) and Prozac (fluoxetine) prescriptions, according to a new report from the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP).
Shifting patients to Managed Medicaid affects preventive care, costs
The IMS report tracked impact of care on Managed Medicaid beneficiaries in Kentucky, New Jersey, New York, and Ohio since 2011 in three therapeutic areas: antipsychotics, diabetes agents, and respiratory medications
NCPA supports CMS rules for Medicare Part D plans
NCPA responds to CMS' final call letter for 2014 PDPs
New contest rewards student innovations in pharmacy and other healthcare professions
First winners of the "Pharmacy Is Right for Me Student Innovation Challenge" are announced
APhA publishes new edition of popular at-a-glance resource
The third edition of APhA's pocket reference is now available
New Kentucky law offers greater PBM transparency
LifeScan voluntarily recalls OneTouch Verio IQ blood glucose meter
Walgreens opens flagship store in Empire State building
Patrons of the Empire State building will now be able to stop in a new flagship Walgreens store that opened March 23.
The third edition of "Peripheral Brain for the Pharmacist" is now available
Walgreens/Alliance Boots partner with AmerisourceBergen in long-term agreement
Pharmacy remembered: The patients who rate
While some aspects of pharmacy practice may drive you up a wall, there are customers who will make any day just a bit better
Equal justice for all? Really?
It's called the criminal justice system. There may be another term for it. A shorter one.
Paradigm lost
JP cuts his hand - and loses all his illusions.
NCPA supports Senate legislation for expanded access to MTM programs
NCPA supports bill to allow independent pharmacies to collectively negotiate PBM contracts
Pain management considerations in MTM: The next CPE series
A sneak preview of the next CPE series
Voices: March 2013
We asked and you answered: Your responses to our BOP poll question
Dennis Helling caps his career with Remington Medal
APhA awards Dennis Helling the Remington Honor Medal
Why I wrote Pharmacy Exposed
30 years and 750 pages later, Dennis Miller reports in
New specialty pharmacy association launches
Armada Health Care launches the Specialty Pharmacy Association of America
Walgreens, Community Health Network team up to provide comprehensive care
Walgreens' Take Care Health Systems and Community Health Network embark on new collaboration
Lawmakers push USPS for 6-day deliveries
Politicians worried about patient medication shipments challenge the U.S. Postal Service over its recent decision to eliminate Saturday letter deliveries
States face physician dispensing costs
How to drive up medication costs 10% to 20%
OCR issues new HITECH regulations
OCR issues its final HITECH rule before compliance date of September 23, 2013
Public health system response vital during fungal meningitis outbreak
Last year's fungal meningitis outbreak highlighted the importance of an engaged public health system
Polypharmacy: Copious prescribing and lack of MTM drive challenges
Multiple prescribers + lack of MTM = a hot mess
A no-contract purchasing tool for ordering discount drugs
The PBA Health Negotiator offers independent pharmacies the chance to order drugs at a discount, without a contract