NCPA Letter to Trump Urges for DIR Reform to Lower Drug Prices
In a letter to President Trump, NCPA CEO explained that failure to implement sweeping DIR fee reform would be detrimental to independent community pharmacies and their patients.
NACDS Discusses NY Law Allowing Pharmacy-Provided COVID-19 Vaccinations
Kathleen Jaeger, NACDS senior vice president of pharmacy care and patient advocacy, offers key insights on a recent NY law that allows pharmacists to administer a COVID-19 vaccine once it becomes available.
American Telemedicine Association Pressures Congress to Keep New Telehealth Measures Post-Pandemic
“Telehealth has kept the entire health care system afloat and has enabled patients to continue to receive care,” the American Telemedicine Association’s president said in a testimony.
How to Engage With Elected Officials When You Can't Meet Face to Face
Until social distancing measures are phased out, store owners who want to make a difference in independent pharmacy can and should leverage technology to connect with legislators virtually.
Pharmacy Groups Praise New York COVID-19 Pharmacist Vaccination Law
New legislation authorizes licensed New York pharmacists to administer a vaccine for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) when it becomes available.
HHS Overrides State Barriers to Pharmacist-Provided COVID-19 Testing
A new guidance from the US Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) paves the way for pharmacists nationwide to administer coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) tests.
Amid COVID-19, Bipartisan Letter Calls for Pharmacy DIR Reform As Part of Relief
115 members of the House have come out in support of eliminating DIR fees in future coronavirus relief packages.
Pharmacy Chains Counter Allegations in Federal Opioid Lawsuit
In a new lawsuit, CVS, Walgreen, Rite Aid, and other major pharmacy chains said that they are not to blame in federal opioid litigation
Legislation Addressing DIR Fees Moves Ahead
Legislation aimed to do away with unfair direct and indirect renumeration (DIR) fees is moving forward.
Are You Ready for Pharmacy Inspection?
A checklist of what you need to be prepared for a Board of Pharmcacy inspection.
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.
HHS, FDA Unveil Drug Importation Plan
Update: ASHP statement released.
Criminal Opioid Charges Piling Up Against Pharmacists, Distributors
Prosecutors are bringing accountability to the opioid epidemic.
Illinois Legislature OKs Funding to Help Rural, Independent Pharmacies
$10 million to fund Critical Access Pharmacy Program.
Maintain Control of Controlled Substances
Comply with state and federal regulations on dispensing and handling controls to avoid possible disciplinary or DEA actions and penalties.
Compounding Pharmacy Ordered to Cease Operations
After several manufacturing and sterility issues, a permanent injunction has been issued against a Pharm D Solutions, LLC.
Morris & Dickson Settle for $22 Million for Failing to Report Suspicious Opioid Orders
The action by the U.S. Attorney's Office is the latest in legal and policy maneuvers aimed at ending the opioid epidemic.
Providers Advised to Delay Claim Submission until 2019 OPPS Injunction
What you need to know about the 340B litigations.
Bayer, J&J Pay $775 Million in Xarelto Lawsuits
More than 25,000 lawsuits cite uncontrollable and irreversible bleeding and death.
NACDS, NCPA, WSPA Join Forces to Support CMS Rule in Washington State
The groups say the state has intentionally suppressed dispensing fees to reimburse pharmacies that service Medicaid patients.
Walmart Wrongly Fired Pharmacist with MS Over Vaccinations
ADA violations net pharmacist over $1 million.
CVS Fires Pharmacist and Employee over Robbery
Failure to comply with CVS' robbery protocols resulted in dismissals.
How to Protect Yourself from Red Flags
Why pharmacists need to be paying attention to the Trinity II case and its consequences.
Refusal to Fill Prescriptions Under Conscience Clauses
Pharmacists must know state and federal rules on their right to refuse to fill a prescription based on religious beliefs.
Two Crucial Skills Pharmacists Will Need to Succeed in the Future
As robotics and other systems improve, the physical aspect of pharmacy dispensing is bound to change how pharmacists do their job.
Pharmacists Busted for Prying into Prince’s Medical Records
Three pharmacists were caught trying to access the deceased star’s records just days after his death.
$417 Million Award from Lawsuit Dropped
A judge tossed an award given to a woman claiming baby powder caused ovarian cancer.
Pharmacy Community Reacts to 60 Minutes/Washington Post Investigation
The investigation is causing far-reaching ripples around the country, but how does it affect pharmacists?
FDA Sends Warning Letter to EpiPen Manufacturer
EpiPen manufacturer is accused of lax investigation into problems.
How Good Are We?
When presented with prescriptions that would cause serious interaction problems, what percent of pharmacists would notice the problem?
