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Drug Topics April 2019
Profiles of Four Travel Health Clinics
April 17, 2019
Article
The strategies these pharmacists followed to succeed.
Providers Advised to Delay Claim Submission until 2019 OPPS Injunction
April 15, 2019
Article
What you need to know about the 340B litigations.
Prucalopride Approved for Idiopathic Constipation
April 13, 2019
Article
What you need to know about the serotonin-4 receptor agonist approved for adult patients.
Four Strategies for Reacting to Rude Customers
April 12, 2019
Article
Diffusing hostility requires empathy, communication, and patience.
Waiving Copays Constitutes Contractual, Legal Violations and Insurance Fraud
April 11, 2019
Article
Government and PBMs can pursue penalties for noncompliance.
APhA Conference Coverage: Provider Status Widens, Reimbursements Stall
April 10, 2019
Article
Key updates from the Seattle, WA, conference in March.
Harnessing Technology to Enhance Diabetes Adherence
April 09, 2019
Article
Increase adherence by matching technology to each patient's unique needs.
Resources for Getting Started with Telepharmacy
April 09, 2019
Article
Like the idea of telpharmacy and not sure where to start?
Telepharmacy's New Frontiers Expand Business Opportunities
April 08, 2019
Article
Rural markets pave way to treat underserved populations, provide value-based care, and expand prescription volume.
Bayer, J&J Pay $775 Million in Xarelto Lawsuits
March 25, 2019
Article
More than 25,000 lawsuits cite uncontrollable and irreversible bleeding and death.
Acid Reflux Drugs Linked to Kidney Disease Risk
March 25, 2019
Article
Patients taking PPIs 28.4 times more likely to develop chronic kidney disease.
CMS Releases 2017 Drug Spending Dashboards
March 15, 2019
Article
Aggregated data highlights manufacturers responsible for price increases.
COPD CARE Reducing Veterans Readmissions and Increasing Access to Care
March 14, 2019
Article
National Gold Status Practice created by a pharmacist looks to expand nationwide.
Pharmacists Bring Information, Vaccines to Fight Against Measles
March 12, 2019
Article
Although requests for measles vaccinations are increasing, pharmacists may be limited by state laws.
Walmart Wrongly Fired Pharmacist with MS Over Vaccinations
March 12, 2019
Article
ADA violations net pharmacist over $1 million.
Biosimilar Naming Change Eliminates Potentially High Consumer Costs
March 08, 2019
Article
Only new biosimilars and interchangeables will recieve four-letter suffixes.
Walgreens Top Violator in Underage Nicotine Sales
March 05, 2019
Article
More than 40 companies have been recorded distributing nicotine-containing products to minors.
FDA Is Looking for New Data on Sunscreen Ingredients
February 28, 2019
Article
As sunscreens have evolved, new safety considerations are warranted.
Independent Pharmacy Organization Names First-Ever CEO
February 07, 2019
Article
Gerry Crocker talks with Drug Topics on his plans to grow the Association of Affiliated Pharmacies and Apothecaries (AAPArx).
Remedichain to Connect Patients with Costly Meds
February 05, 2019
Article
Using Blockchain technology, the new program will legally redispense expensive medications to those who cannot afford them.
Dealing with Difficult Colleagues
January 24, 2019
Article
How you can manage these stereotypes found in the pharmacy workplace.