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.
Joint Commission isssues 2009 National Patient Safety Goals for hospitals
Hospitals must meet new standards the Joint Commission has set up for 2009.
Kerr Drug, KDI, HealthTrans to provide pharmacy benefits plan
Kerr Drug, KDI Health Solutions, and HealthTrans are joining to provide a unique pharmacy benefits plan to North Carolina employers.
MTMPath takes on rhinitis diagnosis
A medication therapy management software system has added a new tool to diagnose rhinitis.
Stull named dean for South Carolina-based Presbyterian College pharmacy school
Presbyterian College of South Carolina has named Richard Stull as the dean for its pharmacy school that is slated to open in 2010.
Allergan's Trivaris approved to treat retinal diseases
Allergan, Trivaris, retinal diseases, vision loss, ocular
New boxed warning required for antipsychotic labels
Increased mortality risk warning necessary for off-label use of antipsychotics.
Cymbalta (duloxetine) received FDA approval for fibromyalgia
Depression drug Cymbalta approved for treating fibromyalgia pain.
Requip XL approved by FDA
FDA approves extended-release formulation of ropinirole for Parkinson's disease.
Ethex recalls additional lots of morphine tablets
Ethex has voluntarily recalled additional lots of morphine tablets since they may be oversized.
OIG report: FDA review of generic ANDAs comes up short
OIG has released a report on FDA's generic drug review process.
Humana loosens its drug refill rules following natural disasters
Humana members in areas affected by flooding or fires can get their refills filled earlier than usual.
Medicare to speed up low-income subsidy eligilibity claims
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will speed up its processing of low-income subsidy eligibility claims processing.
Safeway launches generic drug discount program in Eastern U.S. and Chicago area
Safewy has launched a $4 generic prescription drug discount program in eastern U.S. and Chicago areas.
Express Scripts to purchase workers' comp business
Medical Services Co. has agreed to sell its workers' comp business to Express Scripts.
White paper explains how to prepare for Joint Commission environment of care survey
Pharmacy directors can consult a new white paper to learn how to prepare for a Joint Commission survey on environment of care.
Key Senate bill fails to make it to the floor
NCPA issued a statement regarding the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008.
Investigators find expired medications at drug stores in New York
An investigation by Attorney General Andrew Cuomo has found expired products at many New York drugstores.
CoagClinic helps hospitals manage anticoagulation therapy
A new software system, called CoagClinic, is helping hospitals manage their patients on anticoagulation therapy.
Congressional committee chair calls for action against hospital infections
Sen. Henry Waxman holds a hearing on what can be done to curb hospital infections
Beware of inflammatory masses from implantable infusion systems
Medtronic's recent recall of its implantable infusion systems underscores the need for health professionals to watch for inflammatory masses.
Safer therapeutic options emerging for atrial fibrillation
This special report takes a look at the atrial fibrillation drugs in the pipeline.
Oral treatment reduces multiple sclerosis flare-ups
The AAN annual meeting in Chicago, researchers reported advances in treatments for a variety of neurological diseases
Relistor relieves constipation of palliative care patients on opioids
Patients who are taking opioids to relieve their severe pain and who are constipated can now use the new drug Relistor.
Pharmacists lose in final ESRD rule
A final rule from CMS makes no requirements for a pharmacist to be part of the dialysis team, creating concern among hospital pharmacists.
New products: June 16, 2008
New indications, formulations, drugs, generics and over the counter products
Technology update: Electronic medical records gain new momentum
Three new initiatives are pushing electronic medical records like never before.
R.Ph.s support e-prescribing rules but see roadblocks to implementation
NACDS and NCPA respond to new CMS rules on e-prescribing.
How supermarket pharmacies can leverage their combination of health and food
FMI supermarket pharmacy conference attendees learn what new pharmacy services deparment's priorities are for 2008.
CMS to R.Ph.s: Beware of new nursing home guidance
A compliance guidance for nursing homes proposed by the OIG emphasizes the need for appropriate pharmaceutical care.
Has the time come for a third class of drugs?
The FDA recently held a hearing on behind the counter class of drugs. This article looks at the positions of various pharmacy associations and pharmacists.