June 19th 2024
A survey of health system specialty pharmacy employees found that hybrid work significantly improved quality of life and workplace productivity.
May 2nd 2024
A siloed approach to care can worsen patient outcomes, but collaboration between one health system specialty pharmacy and a manufacturer led to better patient care.
A review found that many guidelines that recommended pharmacogenetic testing were inconsistent between clinical associations.
April 30th 2024
The role of health care specialty pharmacies has expanded.
December 8th 2023
The analysis revealed deeper issues created by payer and manufacturer lockouts placed on Integrated Health System Specialty Pharmacies.
New survey gives clues to what drives docs' prescribing decisions
Doctors place great emphasis on their clinical judgment and experience.
Better glucose control no help for cardiovascular risk
At the recent ADA meeting, researchers report their findings about the relationship between diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Walgreens changes its pharmacy expansion plans
This change will allow the company greater flexibility to invest in its core strategies.
Genentech issues advisory on damaged Herceptin vials
There is a risk that damaged vials may lead to a loss in sterility.
Electronic pedigree gains momentum in Congress
This story provides an update on electroinc pedigree to combat counterfeit drugs.
Automated dispensing, robots tapped to improve patient safety
This article discusses patient safety and the rise of automatic dispensing technology and robotics.
Revised Leapfrog survey frequires hospitals to test their computerized physician order entry
Hospitals will have to test their CPOE system to get a good rating from the Leapfrog Group.
Minn. hospital improves efficiency with patient-specific med management software
The pharmacy and nursing staff at Rice Memorial Hospital report improvements in efficiency following implementation of Omnicell's SinglePointe system.
New technology enhances safety of anesthesia at point of care
Docusys is a new software that improves anesthesia safety, according to hospitals that have tried it.
Entereg eases recovery from postoperative ileus
Entereg is cleared to restore bowel function to patients who have undergone abdominal surgery.
Who benefits from antihypertensive therapies? ASH meeting offers clues
Here are highlights from the most recent ASH meeting.
CMS recognizes NCCN compendium in coverage decisions on chemo drugs
The NCCN compendium will be used as a source for making chemo drug benefit decisions under Part B.
Viewpoint: The succession plan no one talks about
Pharmacy owners should have an exit strategy mapped out for their business.
New products: Rx, generics, OTC (July 2008)
New drugs, indications, generics, and over-the-counter products for sale in pharmacies.
Technology drives safety and innovation for retail pharmacy
A growing number of retail pharmacies are looking to automation technology as they expand their businesses beyond lick, stick, and pour.
NCPA lobbies Congress on AMP, prompt pay, other issues
A delay in AMP implementation, prompt pay for Medicare Part D claims, and e-pedigree are among the major issues addressed at the NCPA legislative show.
These OTCS will make consumers smile
Manufacturers are unleashing new oral care over-the-counter products that are innovative.
This cross-country tour uncovers secrets to successful independent pharmacies
A pharmacy consultant visits 30 pharmacies in 12 states to find out what makes them tick.
First guideline released for von Willebrand Disease
NHLBI debuts new guidelines for treatment of von Willebrand Disease
CVS Caremark unveils new pharmacy model
At the AHIP annual meeting, CVS Caremark announced a new approach to managing patients' medication needs.
Velcade receives FDA approval as initial therapy
Impressive study results lead to new Velcade indication.
Aptivus gains new indication and formulation
Now pediatric patients, too, can take Aptpivus to treat HIV.
Combination treatment for BPH approved
Tamsulosin and dutasteride combination approved by FDA.
FDA's dietary supplement guidelines to into effect
The FDA began enforcing GMP guidelines for dietary supplements on June 25.
CMS settles Medicare Part D class action LIS suit
In settling a class action suit, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has agreed to make changes to the low income subsidy program for Medicare Part D.
PhRMA's 2009 code sets restrictions on drug companies' promotional activities
One change involves prohibiting drug companies from distributing noneducational items to healthcare providers.
Pharmacy mistake blamed for heparin overdoses at Texas hospital
At least 17 babies in the neonatal intensive care unit at a hospital in Corpus Christi, Texas, were given overdoses of the blood thinner heparin.
Stater Bros. offering $4 generics
More than 300 generics will be available.
New Jersey Blues to fund e-medication records in area hospitals
Certain hospitals in Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey's network can pull electronic medication histories of patients in real time.
McKesson launches new products and services at its trade show
One new program helps independents buy or sell a pharmacy.