Declaring some pharmacies are mass-producing non-FDA-approved nebulizer drugs for substitution without the patient's approval, asthma and allergy specialists proposed a resolution urging AMA to ask the FDA to take enforcement action against such pharmacies and to ask CMS to reconsider paying for such drugs. The resolution also urges AMA to educate physicians about the potential liability of approving such drug substitutions.
AMA resolution opposes some compounding
Declaring some pharmacies are mass-producing non-FDA-approved nebulizer drugs for substitution without the patient's approval, asthma and allergy specialists proposed a resolution urging AMA to ask the FDA to take enforcement action against such pharmacies and to ask CMS to reconsider paying for such drugs. The resolution also urges AMA to educate physicians about the potential liability of approving such drug substitutions.
To see more Hot off the Press news articles, click here http://www.drugtopics.com/Hot+off+the+Press.
Challenges for Pharmacies in 2025: What to Expect and How to Prepare
January 8th 2025Pharmacy professionals are used to overcoming obstacles in this competitive, dynamic field. But the coming year will bring challenges affecting patient care, the industry workforce and their business. Pharmacies must be ready to do more than weather the storm; they need deliberate strategy and sophisticated tools to thrive amidst these obstacles. This white paper will discuss the issues and solutions that should be at the top of every pharmacy professional’s mind as they start the new year.