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Pharmacy in the Midwest

Lincoln is one of the Midwest's most affordable and accessible cities.

Apr 17, 2012 in Regions

Contentious Physician Dispensing Bill Passes in Utah

While some herald a recently passed bill that will allow oncologists in outpatient clinics to dispense oral cancer medications as a win for cancer patients, several pharmacy associations have actively fought its passage.

Apr 16, 2012 in News

Terror Convict Asks Judge to Consider Background as Teacher, Pharmacist

A Massachusetts man convicted of conspiring to help al-Qaida is asking a judge to consider another side of him as the judge prepares to sentence him on terror-related charges.

Apr 15, 2012 in News

Seeking Cure to EHR Alert Fatigue

Researchers, physicians and others are coming up with strategies to ensure that warning alerts generated by health IT systems are less frequent — and more meaningful.

Apr 13, 2012 in News

Experts Offer Advice on Taking Control of Pharmaceutical Waste

Pharmaceutical waste can be a challenging topic for hospital pharmacists, but noncompliance of the regulations can garner significant penalties.

Apr 4, 2012 in News

Crunching Numbers Pays Off in Better Care, Lower Costs

Under pressure to do more with less, insurers, pharmacy benefit managers and health-care providers are all pushing data analysis to new heights.

Apr 5, 2012 in News

Hospitals, Pharmacies to Host Drug Take-Back Day

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has scheduled another National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day which will take place from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, April 28.

Apr 10, 2012 in News

Pain, Agitation and Delirium Guidelines to Be Unveiled

Pharmacists, physicians and nurses will soon have an updated set of guidelines to help them manage pain, agitation and delirium (PAD) in the intensive care unit.

Apr 11, 2012 in News

Antimicrobial Stewardship Program Cuts Drug Costs—and CDI Rates

Not only can antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs) reduce inappropriate antibiotic use and lower pharmacy costs, they also can lower Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) rates.

Apr 12, 2012

Telepharmacy Startup Targets California’s Rural Hospitals

California Healthcare Foundation's investment in Pipeline Healthcare Solutions could help rural and safety-net hospitals gain round-the-clock access to pharmacists' expertise.

Apr 4, 2012 in Features

The Pharmacy Strip

Just minutes from the glitter of the Strip and a few miles from the serenity of Mount Charleston, the city of Henderson offers an oasis retreat in the middle of the Mojave Desert.

Apr 3, 2012 in Regions

Fake Pharmacies Create Drug Shortages

Some selling cancer drugs at more than 100 times the normal cost.

Apr 4, 2012 in News

Drug Shortages: Hospital Pharmacists Can Play A Key Role In Maintaining Supplies

The role of hospital pharmacists is key to maintaining a continuous supply of drugs at a time when shortages are putting patients' lives at risk.

Apr 4, 2012 in Career

Man Robs Two Pharmacies with Brick Threat

Police are looking for a man who threatened employees at two pharmacies with bricks and rocks in order to obtain Oxycodone.

Apr 3, 2012 in News

Ex-Pharmacist Plants Mercury in Hospital Cafeteria

A retired pharmacist from the Town of Ulster was arrested Friday in connection with planting poisonous mercury in an Albany Medical Center cafeteria.

Apr 3, 2012 in News

University Researcher Part of National Effort to Optimize Antibiotics Use

A Wayne State University researcher has joined a nationwide effort to monitor that resistance while optimizing the use of existing drugs.

Apr 3, 2012 in Features

University Opens Pharmacy to Support Neighborhood

Duquesne University has opened a pharmacy to serve its neighbors. Find out why.

Apr 3, 2012 in Features

Charm City Pharmacy

Baltimore is Maryland's largest city and economic hub and is known for its beautiful harbor, distinct neighborhoods, unique museums and the world-renowned Johns Hopkins Hospital to the east and the University of Maryland Medical Center to the west.

Mar 20, 2012 in Regions

Medication Errors Increase When In-House Pharmacy is Closed

Between June 2004 and September 2010, Pennsylvania hospitals submitted 519 medication error reports to the Patient Safety Authority.

Mar 20, 2012 in Features

Woman Alleges Pharmacy Gave her Dangerous Drug Combination

A Cornelius, North Carolina woman alleges that a local pharmacy gave her a dangerous drug cocktail she says nearly killed her.

Mar 20, 2012 in News

Patient says Doctor Traded Sex for Prescription Drugs

A woman has come forward claiming her doctor was trading her prescription drugs for sex.

Mar 20, 2012 in News

Florida Touts Success Against "Pill Mills"

Florida's crackdown on "pill mill" clinics has made significant strides in combating the illegal distribution of pain killing drugs.

Mar 20, 2012 in News

Oxycotin Maker Working to Discourage Pharmacy Robberies

The manufacturer of one of the most abused prescription drugs is working with pharmacies and law enforcement to discourage the growing number of robberies and burglaries at pharmacies.

Mar 20, 2012 in News

City of Lights and Pharmacy

Aurora is the second largest city in Illinois. This year Aurora celebrates its 175th anniversary along with 100 years of fresh farmers markets. Mingled with its hub of arts, attractions, year-long events and outdoor adventure, Aurora has it all.

Mar 6, 2012 in Regions

Doctor Faces Murder Charges for Prescription Drugs

A Los Angeles County doctor is facing murder charges after three of her patients died from prescription drug overdoses.

Mar 6, 2012 in News (1 Comments)

Pharmacist Accused of Conspiring to Distribute Oxycodone and Fentanyl

A new federal indictment accuses a Long Island pharmacist of conspiring to distribute highly addictive pain medications.

Mar 6, 2012 in News

Feds Accuse Florida Man of Being a Fake Pharmacist

Gregory Schleicher is accused of using the Social Security number of a pharmacist in Arizona to get a Florida license.

Mar 6, 2012 in News

Prescription Drug Abuse Costing Americans Money

One study puts the potential overall cost of painkiller abuse at more than $70 billion a year.

Mar 6, 2012 in Features

U.S. to Review Once Rejected Diet Treatment

The F.D.A. rejected the drug under review, Qnexa, in 2010, amid safety concerns, and the drug’s manufacturer is now presenting additional data to argue its case.

Mar 6, 2012 in Features

The Hallmark Town of Pharmacy

Kansas City is home to Hallmark, Harry Truman, and more barbecue restaurants per capita than any other city in the nation.

Feb 13, 2012 in Regions

Man Arrested for Robbing a Pharmacy with HIV Needle

A college student is being accused of robbing a drug store and threatening to stick the clerk with an HIV-infected needle.

Feb 13, 2012 in News (1 Comments)

Birth Control Pill Mix-Up Leads To Pfizer Recall

Pfizer is recalling two kinds of oral contraceptives. Find out which two.

Feb 13, 2012 in News

Pharmacies in Florida Order 20 Times Average Amount of Oxycodine

Two Florida CVS pharmacies ordered more than 3 million oxycodone pills in 2011, more than 20 times higher than the national average, DEA agents said.

Feb 13, 2012 in News

Financial Burden of Prescription Drugs Is Dropping

According to a new RAND Corporation study, out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs has declined.

Feb 13, 2012 in Features

Dallas Pharmacy: Live Large. Think Big.

The ninth-largest city and part of the fourth-largest metropolitan area in the nation, Dallas is the No. 1 visitor and leisure destination in Texas.

Jan 31, 2012 in Regions

New Depression Drugs Offer Hope for Tough Cases

A new drug is generating a lot of buzz among researchers who study depression.

Jan 31, 2012 in Features

Retail Pharmacy to Fill Pet Prescriptions

Kroger is now offering prescription medications for pets at all of its pharmacies nationwide.

Jan 31, 2012 in Features

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