Illinois appeals court upholds pharmacists right to refuse to dispense emergency contraception
October 8th 2012An Illinois appeals court recently upheld a ruling that pharmacists are permitted to refrain from prescribing emergency contraceptives, finding that healthcare professionals are protected by an Illinois state law.
ACA means ups, downs for various stakeholders in the generics game
August 10th 2012That the Supreme Court upheld the Affordable Care Act bodes well for the generic drug market, which is already growing by leaps and bounds annually. Industry consultants expect ACA implementation to notably benefit retail pharmacists, PBMs, and drug wholesalers.
Controlled substances: Progress in technology and e-prescribing
August 10th 2012DEA published its interim final rule on e-prescribing for controlled substances (EPCS) more than two years ago. While vendors work toward compliance, nationwide deployment of EPCS can only occur once both state and federal laws are aligned in all jurisdictions.