Drugstore Chains, Pharmacy Groups Support CMS DIR Fee Rule
More than 150 pharmacy stakeholder organizations - including drug chains such as Walgreens - support a Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ proposal that would eliminate direct and indirect remuneration (DIR) fees.
Small Doses: January News
Rounding up the news you need to know to start the new year.
Pharmacists: A Profession People Trust
Pharmacists retain their spot in third place among trusted professions because of their attention to customers.
New Group Helping Pharmacist/Moms Balance Their Lives
From retail to hospital, new group provides networking opportunities, professional guidance, and personal support to women pharmacists nationwide.
Kroger Co. Launches New Prescription Savings Club
Pharmacy competition is driving the development of innovative savings and loyalty programs to increase traffic and secure clientele.
CVS Fires Pharmacist and Employee over Robbery
Failure to comply with CVS' robbery protocols resulted in dismissals.
Small Doses: December News
CVS vs Amazon, Naxolone, and more.
CVS Defends Actions Following State Opioids Lawsuit
CVS health care defended itself after the drugstore chain and Walgreens were added to a Florida lawsuit alleging that they failed to stop suspicious opioid prescriptions.
The Best Pharmacies, New Pharmacy Degrees, and More News
Small Doses is back, bringing pharmacists the latest clinical and professional news you missed this month.
FDA, Chains Fight for Flu Vaccines
After a bad 2017 season, pharmacies and the FDA are pushing the public to still get flu vaccines.
Top 10 Ways to Celebrate American Pharmacists Month
October is American Pharmacists Month-here's how you can get involved.
FDA Offers Pharmacists Opioid Training
A new FDA plan will offer new education opportunities for a variety of healthcare workers.
Online Pharmacies, Formulary Exclusions, and More News
The September Small Doses brings you the latest news that affects pharmacists.
The Tools That Help Stabilize EpiPen Shortage
The EpiPen shortage is putting lives at risk and creating a back-up at some pharmacies. But solutions are on the horizon.
Opioid Limits, CVS Tackles Drug Prices, and More Pharmacy News
Small Doses is back, bringing you the pharmacy news you need in a way that works for you.
FDA Approves First Fast-Track Generic
The drug is the first approved under the agency's new, quicker generic approval designation.
Pharmacist Accused of Illegally Making Pain Pills
A Kentucky pharmacy owner was recently accused of making custom pain pills for pill mills.
Prescription Drugs Coming to a Machine Near You
Express Scripts expands its prescription kiosk sites.
Drug Shortages Remain Major Concern for Hospital Pharmacists
Opioid shortages have hit hospitals all over the country.
Why a New Anticoagulant Reversal Agent Is Significant
A reversal agent to stop serious bleeding in patients treated with apixaban and rivaroxaban has been approved.
Rivaroxaban Better for Clots in Cancer Patients
Oral rivaroxaban may be preferable to injections of low-molecular-weight heparins for patients being treated for cancer.
Small Doses News for Pharmacists May 2018
Easy-to-swallow bits of news from the past month, tailored for the busy pharmacist.
How to Deal with Pharmacy Robbery
In one recent example, a pharmacist tackled the robber-but was that the right move?
Will E-Prescribing Bill Help Curb Opioid Abuse?
NACDS is welcoming a recent bill mandating e-prescribing.
Top 4 Trends for Hospital Pharmacists in 2018
ASHP predicts leadership changes, enlarged roles for pharmacists, and financial pressures.
Generic Viagra Could Save Patients Millions
Both Pfizer and Teva have brought out generic versions of Viagra, a boon to the millions of men with erectile dysfunction.