URAC seeks comments for three new accreditation programs
URAC is planning to set up a program to accredit specialty pharmacies, pharmacy benefit management for workers compensation, and mail-order pharmacy
Latebreakers: FDA's toll-free number for reporting adverse events gets nod from pharmacy associations
Pharmacy associations support FDA toll-free number for reporting adverse events rule
Latebreakers: CMS announces second round of Medicare DMEPOS competitive bidding program
CMS announces second phase of Medicare competitive bidding program for DMEPOS
Latebreakers: CMS proposes more plans for low-income patients
A proposed rule from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services encourages prescription drug plans to offer reduced premium plans for low-income subsidized patients.
Latebreakers: 2007: Fewest new entities approved by FDA in 24 years
FDA approves 19 new drugs in 2007
Latebreakers: FDA warns compounding pharmacies about bio-identical hormones
FDA warns compounding pharmacies to stop using estriol
NCCN issues guideline update for multiple myeloma
There are new guidelines issued by NCCN that make recommendations on how to treat multiple myeloma.
Clinical twisters: Interactions impact therapy
Pharmacists evaluate potential drug interactions in patient with atrial fibrillation.
Scientists at ASH unveil new tools to manage bleeding and clotting
Researchers evaluated new approaches to managing major bleeding and clotting diseases.
Infectious disease experts rethink length of antibiotic treatment
Physicians who prescribe patients more than three days of antibiotics may be doing more harm than good.
New guide targets heart patients undergoing noncardiac surgery
New guidelines have been issued related to the use of perioperative drugs for cardiac patients.
Drug error that harmed Quaid twins shows need for better safety measures
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center takes steps to prevent the heparin drug error, which befell Dennis Quaid's twins.
Patient safety is focus of technology showcase at ASHP meeting
From pharmacy automation to environmentally friendly drug disposal solutions, many new technology products are on display at the ASHP show.
This new service helps you recover lost supply chain dollars
Novation is offering a new service to help member hospitals recover their supply chain dollars.
How to get more out of the 340B drug discount program
Speakers at the AMCP meeting give suggestions on how more hospitals can make use of the 340B program.
How will revised USP 797 guidelines affect you?
The revision emphasizes training and competency of pharmacists.
Letters: January 28, 2008
Drug samples should be replaced by vouchers to reduce drug diversion; chemistry courses are critical to the education of pharmacy students.
Viewpoint: Multiple Schedule II Rxs: Road to disaster?
DEA's new rule allowing multiple prescriptions for Schedule II controlled substances could engender greater Rx drug abuse.
FDA Safety Page: Fatal medication errors with heparin
The risk for fatal medication errors is highlighted in an important new warning within a revised produt label for Heparin Sodium Injection.
Hypertension: So many treatments, yet so undermanaged
Combo drugs are driving drug development in hypertension these days.
Regional Coalitions forming to improve preceptor training
Regional groups are forming to set up standards for experiential training of students.
Clinical Q & A: Can lactose-intolerant patients use lactose-containing medications?
Does the lactose content of medications pose a problem in patients who are lactose intolerant?
Hy-Vee partnering with The Caregivers Marketplace for cash-back program
Hy-Vee joins The Caregivers Marketplace as official retail outlets
Diabetes called a growing public health crisis
Diabetes is taking a greater toll
Miami defendants in strike force case sentenced for Medicare fraud
Nine Miami defendants in strike force cases sentenced for Medicare fraud
Leukine withdrawn from market due to EDTA-related adverse events
Sargramostim withdrawn from market
Free NCPA Respiratory Care Certificate Program launched
NCPA offers free respiratory care certificate program
FDA official: Biomarkers can change the future
Biomarkers may be on the verge of changing medicine, but they need a push.
Reducing your risk: Medication errors – The value of habit
A safe workflow that's ingrained in pharmacists can do much to reduce the likelihood of drug errors.
CVS launches monthly magazine for purchasers of healthcare products
CVS/Pharmacy sponsors magazine for top-tier healthcare purchasers
