Joseph L. Fink III, BSPharm, JD, DSC (Hon), FAPHA

Access to birth control is a crucial part of preventive health care, but financial barriers persist

The Act is part of a federal attempt to streamline the research process for medical marijuana and provide more attainable security requirements

Landmark court case demonstrates that a balance exists between confidentiality and public safety.

These days, it is hard to pick up a professional pharmacy publication without seeing a reference to prescription drug monitoring programs (PDMPs) in various states.

When the employees of a chain community pharmacy refuse to honor prescriptions issued by a local physician, will the lawsuit for defamation filed by that practitioner succeed?

The US Senate unanimously passed Jessie’s Law on August 3, 2017, and the House of Representatives passed it by voice vote on June 12, 2018.

When 3 citizens of a Southern state file suit against government officials to have a state statute classifying marijuana as an illegal substance declared unconstitutional, should the courts make such a declaration and issue an injunction prohibiting enforcement of the laws?

When an out-of-state specialty pharmacy distributes medications to residents of a state that has enacted a legend drug tax, is that out-of-state vendor subject to the 2% tax assessment?

Eliminating Kickbacks in Recovery Act of 2018 Is an attempt to eliminate ‘patient brokering’.

Pharmacist suffered injury while checking for a possible pharmacy break-in during security check.

Judge determines whether fraudulent claims term should be changed based on defendant's age, health status.

Colorado legislature enacts price caps of $100 per month for products and authorizes attorney general to investigate pricing.

When the Stark Law, or ethics in patient referrals act, was passed in 1989, its purpose was to prevent physicians from referring patients to designated health service entities in which they had financial interest.

A pharmacy technician in a Midwestern state filed a lawsuit against his former employer alleging his termination violated the law.

The notable federal public health and pharmacy practice law celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2020.

Plainti pharmacist seeks identities of customers in a pharmacy at the time a supervisor allegedly made defamatory statements.

The 1989 act has significance for pharmacists because of their relationships with physicians.

The court overturns a previous ruling that a patient was barred from recovery by virtue of her own error.

Understanding the Law Can Help Pharmacists Avoid Committing Fraud and Act as Whistleblowers if They Are Informed of a Violation

Potential discrimination is at issue in a case against the insurer for mandating use of a specialty pharmacy.

States are increasingly adopting this law, and pharmacists should educate and prepare themselves to keep patients informed.

Judge denies motion to dismiss lawsuit after examining federal and state statutes.

Now in 4 states, the program allows providers to admit errors without worry about legal ramifications in the courtroom.

The Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act was signed into law in 2012, but the crisis continues.

The success of PDUFA raises questions about additional funding to market nonprescription products.

The court rules that she caused her own death by failing "to use ordinary care" when taking prescriptions intended for someone else

Mandated medical review panels can help health care professionals but hinder patients who file malpractice suits.

Question arises as to whether trial judge made an error by not allowing family members to seek damages.

When a pharmacist and a pharmacy assistant are indicted on charges of defrauding a government health insurance program and make motions with the relevant federal court to overturn the charges, should they prevail, heading off a trial, or should the matter proceed to trial?

In an attempt to limit requirements of the "Fail-First" policy, advocacy groups target additional jurisdictions.