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Three Arrested for Illegal Prescriptions

Officers from the Gilroy Police Department in California arrested three suspects for illegally possessing and being under the influence of narcotics.

Pharmacist Sentenced in Painkiller Conspiracy

A former Kansas pharmacist admits filling fake prescriptions for painkillers.

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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

Man Accused of Driving the Wrong Way While On Prescription Drugs

State police arrested a Long Island man accused of driving the wrong way for several miles while high on prescription drugs.

Feb 13, 2012 in News

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

Man Arrested for Robbing a Pharmacy with HIV Needle Threat

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

Nursing Home Investigation Finds Errors by Pharmacists

A study found that pharmacists responsible for reviewing the medication of patients in California nursing homes routinely allowed inappropriate and potentially lethal prescriptions.

Jan 31, 2012 in News

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