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States Try to Shield Patients from Footing Bill on Costly Drugs

Spurred by patients, lawmakers in at least 20 states have introduced bills that would limit out-of-pocket payments by consumers for expensive drugs used to treat diseases like cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis and inherited disorders.

Apr 17, 2012 in News

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

Four Busted in $150M HIV/AIDS-Medicaid Drug Scam

Under the scheme, pharmacists in New York's Brooklyn and Suffolk counties resold drugs to patients that were illegally obtained on the black market.

Apr 14, 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

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

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

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

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

Fake Pharmacies Create Drug Shortages

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

Apr 4, 2012 in News

Ex-NFL Quarterback Accused of Stealing Oxycodone

Ex-NFL quarterback Ryan Leaf after a month-long arrested again, just days after posting bail.

Apr 3, 2012 in News

Pill Mill Family Sentenced for Massive Drug Distribution

In the single year it was in business, Focus on Health pharmacy illegally put more than one million oxycodone pain pills on the streets.

Apr 3, 2012 in News

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

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