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Prescription Drug Pricing Under Senate Investigation
Investigation will target Valeant, Turing Pharma, Retrophin, and Rodelis.
Pharmacy Board Considers Changing Old Law Causing Uproar
Law bars physicians from receiving patient-specific prescriptions in the office setting.
The US Senate has launched a bipartisan investigation into prescription drug pricing, targeting Valeant, Turing Pharma, Retrophin, and Rodelis in particular.
10 States with the Biggest Obesity Rates
Just in time for the pound-packing holidays, a list of the top 10 fattest states has emerged.
Off-Label Drug Use Makes Adverse Events More Likely
Four in five off-label prescriptions lack strong scientific evidence.
A 1961 Oklahoma Board of Pharmacy statute is just now causing tension between pharmacists and physicians.
Pharmacies Charged in Multimillion-Dollar Opioid Diversion Scheme
A pharmacist and 2 pharmacies are facing criminal and civil charges for an oxycodone distribution scheme that "flooded" New York City with illegal substances.
Pharmacies Face Financial Hardship with Rising DIR Fees
Direct and indirect remuneration fees rise from preferred network drug plans offered by insurers and pharmacy benefit managers.
Most Midwestern Pharmacy Students Are Finding Jobs
While there is fear that the demand for pharmacists has been decreasing, the great majority of pharmacy students in the Midwest are finding jobs after graduation.
5 New Estimates on E-Cigarette Use
A new report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offers the first estimates of e-cigarette use among US adults.
Rite Aid Sued by Man Detained for Ebola Suspicions
Man seeking damages for false imprisonment, assault, and discrimination.
Patients prescribed drugs for indications that the FDA has not approved face a 44% greater risk for adverse drug events.
A man went into a Rite Aid seeking treatment for diarrhea. Next thing he knew, he was detained at a medical center for 7 hours while he was tested for Ebola.
Fees from preferred network drug plans offered by insurers and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) are causing financial hardship for many pharmacies.
Majority of Pharmacy Students Want Medical Marijuana Legalized
About 6 in 10 pharmacy students think that medical marijuana should be legalized in all 50 states, and 90% believe that there should be more education about it in pharmacy school curricula.
Pharmacy Accidentally Gives Trick-or-Treaters Bipolar Meds
Some bipolar medications were accidentally distributed to trick-or-treaters at a grocery store pharmacy, but police have since recovered all 7 pills.
Pharmacy Dean Indicted on Sexual Assault Charges
University of Arizona College of Pharmacy Dean Jessie Lyle Bootman has been indicted on felony sexual assault charges, following accusations that he attacked a woman at his house.
Valeant Mail-Order Pharmacy Shuttered for Bad Behavior
Valeant announced today that it has cut ties with Philidor Rx Services, which will cease operations.
5 Lesser-Known Asthma Triggers
Tobacco, dust, pets, and mold are well-known triggers of asthma attacks, but pharmacists can educate their patients about some hidden triggers, too.
New Federal Student Loan Rules to Benefit Students, Borrowers
The US Department of Education has unveiled new regulations that will protect college students and help borrowers.
3 COPD Symptoms That Could Predict Hospitalization
For patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), fear during episodes of breathlessness, dyspnea during typical daily activities, and depressive symptoms may be good predictors of hospitalization.
A specialty mail-order pharmacy that filled prescriptions for Valeant has closed amid reports of improper behavior.
Pharmacy Renovation Uncovers Century-Old Love Letter
True love lasts forever-especially if it is in the form of a letter hidden underneath a pharmacy's floorboards.
Auvi-Q Epinephrine Auto-Injectors Recalled Due to Inaccurate Dosage Delivery
Sanofi is voluntarily recalling its epinephrine auto-injectors (Auvi-Q) because the devices could inaccurately deliver doses.
5 Lessons to Learn from the Nocebo Effect
Health care professionals have known about the nocebo effect for years, but it recently reared its head in headlines again.
Women's Earnings Still Lag Despite Gains in Education, Job Status
Even though women are more likely to have a college education and white-collar job, they still typically earn less than their male peers.
Pharmacist Sentenced for Selling Fake Drugs Released Early from Prison
Canadian pharmacist sold counterfeit medications online to US customers.
Pharmacy Students Rally for Provider Status
Donning white coats and umbrellas to stay dry, Ohio Northern University Raabe College of Pharmacy students recently rallied for provider status.
A pharmacist sentenced to 4 years in prison for charges related to the sale of counterfeit medications has been released from prison early.