Pharmacist arrested in drug ring bust
New Jersey officials announced they had broken up a drug ring and counterfeit prescription operation, which included a pharmacist and a physician who were allegedly central players in the scheme. Pharmacist Ahmed Felix of RGN Pharmacy in Newark was charged with knowingly filling thousands of bogus prescriptions primarily for painkillers like OxyContin (oxycodone, Purdue Pharma) and Percocet (acetaminophen and oxycodone, Endo). Police seized guns, money, and prescriptions drugs during a raid. After the pharmacy filled the prescriptions, police officials note, the drugs were sold in Massachusetts, New York, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.
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Challenges for Pharmacies in 2025: What to Expect and How to Prepare
January 8th 2025Pharmacy professionals are used to overcoming obstacles in this competitive, dynamic field. But the coming year will bring challenges affecting patient care, the industry workforce and their business. Pharmacies must be ready to do more than weather the storm; they need deliberate strategy and sophisticated tools to thrive amidst these obstacles. This white paper will discuss the issues and solutions that should be at the top of every pharmacy professional’s mind as they start the new year.
