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Drug Topics June 2019
Opinion: Data is a Vital Resource in Fighting the Opioid Crisis
June 28, 2019
Article
Patient data provides a rich resource that can help address the problem of opioid misuse and addiction among their health plan members.
Why Technology Upkeep is Up to You
June 25, 2019
Article
Pharmacist intervention keeps pharmacy systems up to date, secure, and running optimally.
New Drug Review: Zulresso (Brexanolone)
June 24, 2019
Article
The first drug approved to specifically treat post-partum depression.
Opinion: The Future of Pharmacy
June 21, 2019
Article
An open letter to the California State Board of Pharmacy.
Discount Drug Cards Are Flourishing
June 20, 2019
Article
Programs increasingly cater to the uninsured and underinsured
How to Keep Your Professional Development Current
June 19, 2019
Article
Staying abreast of the pharmacy profession can be easier, with the right tools.
10 Ways to Boost Customer Loyalty
June 18, 2019
Article
Try your hand at new services, activism, and product offerings!
Opinion: PharmD Quality vs Quantity
June 14, 2019
Article
"Our focus is making sure students have the best information to make career and program decisions at the time of application," writes Peter Vlasses.
Five Tips for Evaluating Clinical Studies
June 12, 2019
Article
Be an expert at evaluating clinical studies with some simple tools.
Maintain Control of Controlled Substances
June 11, 2019
Slideshow
Comply with state and federal regulations on dispensing and handling controls to avoid possible disciplinary or DEA actions and penalties.
Opinion: Training the Technicians
June 09, 2019
Article
Figuring out the equations for quality technicians.
Training Technicians for More Responsibility
June 05, 2019
Article
Training programs reflect the changing practice of pharmacies.
Maximizing Medication Therapy Management Services
June 04, 2019
Article
Improve your counseling skills to make the most of medication therapy management in your community pharmacy.
A Closer Look at Sunscreens
May 23, 2019
Article
Deciding which sunscreen to apply has become a complicated business.
NACDS and NCPA Issue Joint Statement on Drug Pricing Rule
May 17, 2019
Article
Both pharmacy groups state that rule should have addressed DIR fees.
New Partnership to Reduce Chronic Drug Shortages
May 15, 2019
Article
Xellia Pharmaceuticals will manufacture essential antibiotics for Civica Rx.
44 States Join Lawsuit Alleging Price Fixing for Generics
May 13, 2019
Article
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
May 10, 2019
Article
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
May 08, 2019
Article
Premier is exiting the specialty pharmacy market and selling its ProCare Pharmacy company.
17th Annual Drug Take Back Day Sets New Records
May 06, 2019
Article
Nearly 12 million pounds of medications collected since the initiative’s inception.
Walgreens Announces Mental Health First Aid Training for Pharmacists and Employees
May 03, 2019
Article
New services will start with select pharmacists before expanding to Walgreens team memebers and potentially a nationwide resource.
FDA to Launch Drug Supply Chain Security Act Regional Pilot Project
April 25, 2019
Article
Blockchain technology will track intra- and inter- health care system medicine transfers.
Facebook Takes Steps to Reduce Vaccine Misinformation
April 19, 2019
Article
Facebook plans to reduce the ranking of groups and pages that spread misinformation about vaccines.