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States Try to Shield Patients from Footing Bill on Costly Drugs

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

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.

Contentious Physician Dispensing Bill Passes in Utah

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

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.

Terror Convict Asks Judge to Consider Background as Teacher, Pharmacist

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

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.

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

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

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

Seeking Cure to EHR Alert Fatigue

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

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.

Pain, Agitation and Delirium Guidelines to Be Unveiled

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

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.

Hospitals, Pharmacies to Host Drug Take-Back Day

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

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.

Crunching Numbers Pays Off in Better Care, Lower Costs

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

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

Experts Offer Advice on Taking Control of Pharmaceutical Waste

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

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

Fake Pharmacies Create Drug Shortages

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

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

Ex-NFL Quarterback Accused of Stealing Oxycodone

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

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

Pill Mill Family Sentenced for Massive Drug Distribution

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

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

Man Robs Two Pharmacies with Brick Threat

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

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

Ex-Pharmacist Plants Mercury in Hospital Cafeteria

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

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

Oxycotin Maker Working to Discourage Pharmacy Robberies

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT

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.