Neonatal and Pediatric Pain Management Opioid Stewardship
Strategies include nonpharmacologic therapies, nonopioid medications, and opioid rotation.
First Rx Drone Delivery Completed by CVS, UPS
Prescription drone delivery services will be a chain-shipment showdown.
Ranitidine Recalls Continue
Laboratory analysis now includes ED dietary supplements.
NCPA: Independents Offering More Services than Ever Before
Medication management and vaccination services among top services.
Chains Shifting Focus for 2020
CVS to emphasize HealthHUB and chains test stand-alone pharmacies.
Amazon Acquires Second Healthcare Business
Analysts now speculating potential next moves.
NCPA Launches CBD Website for Pharmacists
Site will offer CBD education and product marketing.
Industry Pressures Result in More Job Cuts, Store Closures
Walgreens and a California chain announced closures this week.
FDA, FTC Issue More CBD Manufacturer Warnings
Fifth company warned about unsubstantiated claims this year.
New Data Show Pharmacy Salaries Remain Healthy
Job growth may stagnate and retail jobs continue to dwindle.
Independents Prepare to Close Up Shop
Many cite PBM fees as the primary cause in NCPA survey.
CDC: Pregnant Women Not Getting Important Vaccines
Mothers and babies need the influenza and whooping cough vaccines, CDC says.
FDA Approves Lasmiditan for Adult Migraines
Currently under DEA review.
Chains Implementing Tech to Help Track Opioid Misuse
Patients at-risk for substance abuse more easily identified and managed.
CDC, Retailers Urge Flu Vaccine Due to Early Season
One child has already died from complications.
NIH Awards $945 Million for Opioids Research
“Historic investment” distributed to private companies, universities, and researchers.
FDA, DEA Send Warning to Illegal Opioid Distributors
Controlled substance tramadol among the illegally marketed painkillers.
USP Postponing Chapters 795, 797, and 825
Several pharmacy groups appealed guideline revisions.
FDA Approves Jynneos for Smallpox and Monkeypox in Adults
Will be part of the U.S.’s public health emergency medical supplies and pharmaceuticals.
FDA Urged to Expedite Ranitidine Recalls
Online pharmacy that discovered the impurity discontinues sales.
Patient Services are Crucial to the Economics of Pharmacy
Layoffs highlight increasing jobs problem.
DEA to Slash Opioid Production
Fentanyl, oxymorphone, and hydrocodone face greatest cuts.
Senate Finance Committee Wants Trump Action on DIR Fees
Eight pharmacy groups lauded a letter urging the Trump administration to reform direct and indirect remuneration (DIR) fees.
CDC, AAP Release New Childhood Flu Vaccine Recommendations
The age indication for some influenza vaccines has been expanded.
Pharmacists Indicted in Extensive “Pill Mill” Scheme
Texas pharmacies worked with “runners” to divert prescription opioids to the streets.
Walmart Tests Health Clinics
New concept offers dental, lab tests, immunizations, and other services.
An End to the 2019 NYC Measles Outbreak
Number of reported cases hightest since 1992.
Consumer Reports Says Imported Drugs Are “Risky”
New results contradict HHS and FDA plans.
J.D. Power Releases Pharmacy Survey Results
Good Neighbor Pharmacy, Sam’s Club receive top rankings.
Topical Creams Recalled Due to Contamination
Products marketed as a numbing agent/topical anesthetic used prior to tattoo application.