Community Practice

OCR issues its final HITECH rule before compliance date of September 23, 2013

Last year's fungal meningitis outbreak highlighted the importance of an engaged public health system

Multiple prescribers + lack of MTM = a hot mess

The PBA Health Negotiator offers independent pharmacies the chance to order drugs at a discount, without a contract

FDA is receiving insufficient information and has limited authority to enforce REMS, says OIG report

FDA recently approved apixaban for the prevention of stroke and systemic embolism in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation.

FDA approved bed aquiline tablets late last year for the treatment of pulmonary multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis.

Fall head over heels in love - with your feet

A survey of new Rx, new generic, and new OTC products

Smartphones do more than keep you in contact with friends and family. A slew of apps can help both you and your patients manage health better

The New England Compounding Center isn't the only compounding pharmacy with compliance issues. The FDA recently released the inspection details (form 483) of 15 compounding pharmacies in 12 states.