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Valerie DeBenedette is managing editor of Drug Topics.
Altaire Recalls Ophthalmic Products
Update: Recall expanded to Natural Ophthalmics and TRP Company, Inc.
7 Pharmacy Places to Go on Your Summer Vacation
Pharmacists Among Those Fired in Hospital Fentanyl Deaths Case
25 murder charges against one physician leads to multiple firings at Ohio hospital.
CVS Will Offer HealthHUBs at 1,500 Stores
CVS will expand its health offerings, including nutrition and weight loss.
NACDS and NCPA Issue Joint Statement on Drug Pricing Rule
Both pharmacy groups state that rule should have addressed DIR fees.
44 States Join Lawsuit Alleging Price Fixing for Generics
Suit filed in Connecticut alleges companies conspired to inflate prices on more than 100 generic drugs.
Gilead Makes Years-Long Donation of Truvada to the CDC
The company is donating enough drugs for 200,000 patients for up to 11 years, but does it make up for the high price of the drug?
CVS Health Buys Premier; Gets 367 Specialty Pharmacies in Health Systems
Premier is exiting the specialty pharmacy market and selling its ProCare Pharmacy company.
Two Drugs Approved for Cardiomyopathy Caused by Amyloidosis
Two different versions of tafamadis get the FDA’s nod to treat a rare heart disease.
Dengvaxia Approved by FDA for Prevention of Dengue Disease
First vaccine approved for all four Dengue virus serotypes in children and teens ages 9 through 16, but comes with major restrictions and controversy.
US Bioservices will Dispense Diacomit in Exclusive Deal
Diacomit (stiripentol) is indicated for rare, severe form of pediatric epilepsy.
Fentanyl Patches Recalled for Mislabeling
Alvogen, Inc., has issued a recall of two lots of Fentanyl Transdermal System 12 mcg/h transdermal patches to the consumer level.
What the World Might Look Like Without Rebates
Flibanserin (Addyi) Issued Label Change
Safety alert issued requiring warning about concurrent alcohol use.
Prices for Generic Drugs Fall by About 9%; Third Decrease in Three Years
The average price of generics is about one-eighteenth the price of the brand product.
FDA Warns on Use of Pre-Owned or Unauthorized Test Strips
Consumers are using test strips that might lead to inaccurate results.
CVS Announces Same-Day Delivery Nationwide
The chain will use Shipt to deliver prescriptions from 6,000 locations.
Rite Aid Upends its Corporate Team
400 positions consolidated, saving a predicted annual $55 million.
Walmart Wrongly Fired Pharmacist with MS Over Vaccinations
ADA violations net pharmacist over $1 million.
Increased Risk of Blood Clots and Death Seen with Higher Dose Tofacitinib
Higher-dose tofacitinib linked to greater risk of pulmonary embolism in RA patients.
Video App for Directly Observed Therapy (DOT)
New app may improve directly observed therapy adherence for TB, opioid abuse treatment, and diabetes.
How to Navigate Federal Agencies During the Shutdown
FDA, CDC, and DEA are still supporting pharmacists during the federal shutdown
Paulsen's Pharmacy: 100 Years, One Location, Three Owners
Over the course of a century, Paulsen’s Pharmacy has been providing medications and care to the people of Portland, OR.
8 Things to Know About the Spanish Influenza Pandemic of 1918-1919
2018 marks the 100th anniversary of the Spanish Flu Pandemic, one of the worst pandemics in global history.
FDA Warns Professionals and Consumers Away from Pharm D Sterile Products
Sterility concerns warrant warning from FDA to healthcare providers to stop using products produced by Pharm D.
Nine Ways Community Pharmacies Can Enhance Services
Why Drug Labels Are Set Up for Failure
Tall man lettering is supposed to help reduce medication errors-but some say it doesn’t go far enough.
The 4 Policy Changes Hitting Pharmacies
What the experts have to say about recent shifts in pharmacy law and practice.
The 5 Challenges Pharmacies Face
If pharmacies want to succeed, they'll need to adapt.
Who Has Your Back? A Look at the Patron Saints of Pharmacy
