MedWorm.com provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest items from the 'Drug Topics - Legal News' source. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:38:46 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5668629&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FTop%2BNews%2FCardinal-gets-temporary-restraining-order-to-halt-%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F757906%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 Cardinal Health has requested a temporary restraining order to block a Drug Enforcement Administration suspension halting controlled-substance shipments from its Lakeland, Fla., distribution center. DEA suspended Cardinal’s distribution license for the Lakeland facility last Friday. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5668629 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5668629 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5649909&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FTop%2BNews%2FFTC-blocks-Omnicare-acquisition-of-PharMerica%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F757541%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 The Federal Trade Commission turned thumbs down on Omnicare?s attempted acquisition of competitor PharMerica. The agency filed suit in federal court to block the hostile takeover. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5649909 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5649909 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5599228&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FTop%2BNews%2FFTC-investigation-of-CVS-Caremark-concludes-with-f%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F756467%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 CVS Caremark has agreed to pay $5 million to compensate consumers who purchased coverage for the 2008 plan year from a Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plan sponsored by Rx America, a subsidiary of Longs Drug Stores Corp., according to a company press release. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5599228 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 01:04:04 +0100 5599228 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5561906&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FTop%2BNews%2FGroups-oppose-CMS-LTC-consultant-pharmacists-propo%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F754530%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 Pharmacists groups strongly oppose the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services? proposal to require long-term care (LTC) facilities to contract solely with consultant pharmacists who have no affiliation with any in-facility LTC pharmacy, pharmaceutical manufacturer, or drug wholesaler. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5561906 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5561906 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5526882&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FThe%2BLatest%2FSenate-hearing-investigates-drug-shortages%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F753805%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 A Senate hearing December 15 reflected the alarm many in Washington are feeling about the drug shortages around the country, but also mirrored the confusion that continues to surround all the causes and any possible solutions. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5526882 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5526882 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5526883&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernmedicine.com%2Fmodernmedicine%2FTop%2BNews%2FNew-York-law-stops-mail-order-pharmacy-mandate%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F753396%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 Independent pharmacies in New York can breathe a sigh of relief with the passage of the Anti-Mandatory Mail Order Bill, which allows consumers the choice of where to fill their prescriptions. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5526883 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5526883 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5506652&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FCommunity%2BPractice%2FNeds-December-pick-Pharmacy-case-of-the-year%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F752482%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 Earlier this year, the Supreme Court handed down a 6-3 decision, striking down a Vermont law that restricted the marketing of drugs to prescribers if that marketing was based on the data-mined histories of the prescribers' Rx-writing. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5506652 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5506652 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5506656&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FTop%2BNews%2FNew-bills-highlight-the-challenges-of-track-and-tr%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F752474%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 Proposed legislation that would make "track-and-trace" prescription drug distribution systems mandatory has fueled new discussions among interested parties on both sides of the issue. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5506656 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5506656 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5506655&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FTop%2BNews%2FHow-to-protect-your-pharmacy-against-drug-related-%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F752475%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 While pharmacy crime is nothing new, the rate of pharmacy crime is on the rise. Here are some suggestions for combating it successfully. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5506655 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5506655 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5506654&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FCommunity%2BPractice%2FRenewing-the-pharmacy-patient-contract%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F752481%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 The end of the year is a good time to think about how we can better serve our patients in the year to come. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5506654 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5506654 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5506653&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FCommunity%2BPractice%2FGet-ready-for-short-cycle-dispensing-in-LTC-and-sk%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F752472%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 Short-cycle dispensing for patients in long-term care and skilled-nursing facilities is mandated to begin in January 2013. The time to prepare is now. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5506653 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5506653 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5495818&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FTop%2BNews%2FOpposition-to-ESIMedco-merger-is-expressed-at-Sena%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F752424%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 Pharmacy chains and organizations continue to actively oppose the merger of Express Scripts and Medco Health Solutions. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5495818 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5495818 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5459426&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FTop%2BNews%2FProvider-groups-file-lawsuit-against-DHCS-HHS-over%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F750560%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 Pharmacy and medical groups are suing the California Department of Health Care Services and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services over the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ recent approval of a 10% reimbursement rate cut in California’s Medicaid program. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5459426 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5459426 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5432817&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FTop%2BNews%2FFDA-appeals-US-District-Court-ruling-on-pharmacy-c%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F749891%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 FDA has appealed the September 2011 ruling made by the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida in U.S. v. Franck’s Lab, Inc. The ruling had favored pharmacy compounding for veterinary patients. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5432817 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5432817 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5410239&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FFDA-enters-consent-decree-of-permanent-injunction-%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F748875%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 FDA goes after Hill Dermaceuticals Inc. and various associates for introducing adulterated drugs into interstate commerce. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5410239 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 03:30:03 +0100 5410239 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5410243&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FThe-importance-of-documentation%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F748872%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 Lawyers will tell you that "custom and habit" is a weak defense when a jury is confronted with a dead child and a grieving grandmother. Document everything. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5410243 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5410243 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5410242&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FMillion-Hearts-campaign-gears-up-to-save-lives%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F748887%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 Numerous government and private-sector organizations are teaming up to prevent 1 million heart attacks and strokes over the next 5 years. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5410242 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5410242 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5410241&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FFDA-loses-vet-compounding-case%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F748874%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 Vet compounding beats out FDA in court. This time. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5410241 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5410241 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5410240&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FChains%2B%2526%2BBusiness%2FMeaningful-use-Pharmacists-need-to-take-the-lead%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F748950%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 Meaningful use is more than a phrase for hospital pharmacists. It is a path to leadership. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5410240 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5410240 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5324986&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FThe-pharmacist-and-MTM-services%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F744298%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 ^MTM services are additional to provision of a drug product and include a broad range of pharmacists' activities within the scope of pharmacy practice. ^An example of MTM includes creating a medication treatment plan. ^Another example is monitoring and evaluating a patient's response to therapy. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5324986 Tue, 18 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5324986 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5305741&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FTop%2BNews%2FFDA-enters-consent-decree-of-permanent-injunction-%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F743579%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 FDA recently announced that the District Court for the Middle District of Florida entered a consent decree that prohibits Hill Dermaceuticals Inc., Hill Labs Inc., and certain individuals from introducing adulterated drugs into interstate commerce. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5305741 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5305741 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5275474&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FChains%2B%2526%2BBusiness%2FFDA-takes-part-in-global-efforts-to-combat-unsafe-%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F741997%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 FDA and other regulatory and international partners have completed the International Internet Week of Action, a cooperative effort to curb online sales and distribution of counterfeit and illegal medical products. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5275474 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5275474 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5239765&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FCommunity%2BPractice%2FHouse-hearings-open-Express-Scripts-Medco-merger-b%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F740618%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 The debate over the proposed merger between Express Scripts Inc. and Medco has hit the House of Representatives. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5239765 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5239765 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5239766&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FThe-immunizing-pharmacist%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F740340%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 Pharmacists have, by now, overcome most legal obstacles to the right to immunize patients and have overwhelmingly demonstrated their value by increasing patient immunization rates. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5239766 Thu, 15 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5239766 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5126948&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FChains%2B%2526%2BBusiness%2FCongress-urged-to-curb-rogue-online-pharmacies%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F734192%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 Advocates are hoping for a new push in Congress to control rogue online pharmacies, according to Bryan A. Liang, professor at the University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine and vice president of the Partnership for Safe Medicine. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5126948 Sat, 13 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5126948 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5121080&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FApproval-pathway-for-biosimilars-still-evolving%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F735328%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 It's complicated. Those words sum up the current status and apparent future of biosimilars. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5121080 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 20:57:39 +0100 5121080 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5121079&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FNew-HIPAA-standards-coming-for-electronic-claims-a%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F735329%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 As healthcare moves swiftly toward a more comprehensive electronic platform, pharmacies will be required to upgrade their claim submission standard from NCPDP 5.1 to NCPDP D.0, an updated version of the HIPAA standard for pharmacy claims transactions. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5121079 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 20:57:39 +0100 5121079 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5121078&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FPharmacy-liability-insurance-A-short-primer%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F735332%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 Pharmacy owners, pharmacists, and technicians should spend some time understanding their insurance policies. It may be time well spent. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5121078 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5121078 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5089623&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FAssociations%2FCongressional-debt-deal-exempts-Medicare-Medicaid-%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F733752%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 While Medicare and Medicaid were exempted from budget cuts in the initial debt agreement reached by the U.S. House and Senate this week, they could be up for cuts later this year. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5089623 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5089623 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5089624&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FAssociations%2FSpecialty-pharmacies-urge-FTC-to-block-Express-Scr%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F733742%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 The Independent Specialty Pharmacy Coalition, a group of community-based specialty pharmacies, called on the Federal Trade Commission to block Express Scripts? proposed acquisition of Medco. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5089624 Sun, 31 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5089624 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5081333&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FChains%2B%2526%2BBusiness%2FBrazilian-diet-pills-passed-off-as-supplements-smu%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F733522%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 As a result of combined investigations by FDA, the IRS Criminal Division, and the U.S. Department of Justice, Elisane Garcia was sentenced on July 25 for disguising controlled substances as "Brazilian diet pills" and smuggling them into the United States with intent to distribute. She was also convicted of 1 count of money-laundering. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5081333 Sun, 31 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5081333 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5081334&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FAssociations%2FBreaking-News-NACDS-warns-of-impact-on-pharmacy-if%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F733458%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 If the U.S. Congress fails to reach a consensus on the deficit issue by August 2, there could be significant impact on Medicare and other federal programs, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores announced today. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5081334 Thu, 28 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5081334 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5071837&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FChains%2B%2526%2BBusiness%2FBreaking-news-Pharmacies-fight-for-right-to-contin%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F733232%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 Opponents of a controversial Change Request initiated by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services aired their views to CMS officials earlier this week. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5071837 Thu, 28 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5071837 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5022424&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FPharmacy-data-mining-Physicians-independent-pharma%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F730694%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 As expected, the U.S. Supreme Court recently struck down a landmark case that would have prohibited data-mining companies from selling physicians' prescribing information to pharmaceutical manufacturers for use in marketing. Still some independent pharmacists say they are not in favor of the practice. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5022424 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 19:57:41 +0100 5022424 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5022423&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FPharmacists-can-play-a-key-role-in-federal-action-%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F730691%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 One component of a new federal action plan for controlling viral hepatitis calls for expanded delivery of hepatitis A and B vaccines through pharmacies, beginning in 2013. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5022423 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 19:57:41 +0100 5022423 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5022422&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FNABP-sustains-state-pharmacy-boards%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F730698%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 Founded in 1904, the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy is an impartial professional organization geared toward supporting the efforts of individual state boards of pharmacy to protect the public health and safety. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5022422 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 19:57:41 +0100 5022422 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5022421&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FTwo-Congressional-bills-support-right-of-community%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F730702%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 The National Community Pharmacists Association expects U.S. legislators to get behind 2 new bills that would allow independent pharmacists to negotiate insurance contracts with pharmacy benefit managers. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5022421 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5022421 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4939652&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FPatient-harm-and-pharmacist-liability%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F726724%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 Whereas historic pharmacy practice linked the pharmacist to a product, as pharmacists move toward more complete healthcare services, they are now also providers of cognitive services. As pharmacists delve further into cognitive services and take on greater patient responsibility, the process is likely to add to liability exposure. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4939652 Fri, 17 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4939652 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4939655&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FFDA-FTC-warn-against-fraudulent-claims-that-OTC-su%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F726717%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 The Food and Drug Administration and Federal Trade Commission are cracking down on fraudulent dietary supplements claiming to treat sexually transmitted diseases. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4939655 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4939655 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4939654&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FCan-I-say-Im-sorry%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F726706%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 Pharmacists are often reluctant to apologize. One fear is that lawyers may use their statements against them. Another fear is that they may be violating their own malpractice insurance policies. But there can be advantages to saying, "I made a mistake; I am sorry." A patient may be saved and a possibly explosive situation may be cooled. For most of us, it is the natural thing to do. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4939654 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4939654 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4939653&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FAssociations%2FPrescription-opioids-and-pharmacist-responsibility%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F726711%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 As pharmacists responsibilities expand, so may some of their liabilities. A number of those liabilities may be related to controlled substances. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4939653 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4939653 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4807476&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FNACDS-supports-Florida-hospital-in-case-against-De%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F721913%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 Are pharmacies subcontractors when they fill prescriptions for TRICARE, the federal health program for military personnel? Not according to the National Association of Chain Drugs Stores. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4807476 Wed, 11 May 2011 19:01:35 +0100 4807476 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4807475&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FFDA-holds-corporate-execs-responsible-for-pharma-a%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F721912%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 Frustrated by its lack of success at reining in drug-company abuses, FDA is bringing back a legal doctrine spawned by long-dead rodents to bring criminal charges against pharmaceutical executives, including executives who had no personal knowledge of company misdeeds. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4807475 Wed, 11 May 2011 19:01:35 +0100 4807475 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4807474&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FCMS-eases-short-cycle-fill-rules-for-LTC-consultan%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F721891%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 CMS has eased rules on short-cycle dispensing of Part D medications in long-term-care facilities and is now requiring not 7-day but 14-day fills. The workload, however, may still double or triple. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4807474 Wed, 11 May 2011 19:01:35 +0100 4807474 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4807473&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FREMS-update%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F721895%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 This article examines some resulting challenges and potential solutions. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4807473 Wed, 11 May 2011 19:01:35 +0100 4807473 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4807472&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FEvolving-pharm-tech-roles-call-for-expanded-traini%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F721896%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 With the expansion of pharmacist roles come the burdens of managing the existing obligations embedded in professional pharmacy practice. Technicians, when appropriately trained and certified, can help fulfill many delegated functions in the pharmacy. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4807472 Wed, 11 May 2011 19:01:35 +0100 4807472 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4807471&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FPharmacists-rights-get-boost-from-UPS-labor-decisi%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F721907%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 A recent state appellate court decision in California could help pharmacists claim meal and rest breaks they are due under state labor law. The case, which involved United Parcel Service workers, affirmed workers' right to up to 2 hours of extra pay daily. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4807471 Tue, 10 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4807471 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4716320&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FBetween-cowardice-and-recklessness-The-virtue-of-c%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F716718%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 We do not usually think of courage as a part of a pharmacist's ethical duties, but it is, and it is one that is sometimes the most difficult to practice. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4716320 Thu, 14 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4716320 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4716319&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FDispensing-controlled-substances%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F716698%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 DEA's "Office of Diversion Control" prevents, detects, and investigates the diversion of controlled substances from legitimate sources while ensuring an adequate and uninterrupted supply for legitimate medical needs. To accomplish this mission, the DEA sets forth regulations designed to prevent any such diversion. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4716319 Thu, 14 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4716319 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4678379&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FChains%2B%2526%2BBusiness%2FFDA-eyes-generic-user-fees-as-funding-option%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F714969%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 Both the Food and Drug Administration and officials from a number of generic drug companies indicate they are in active talks on creating user fees to be paid by that industry to give the agency more resources to speed generics to the market, carry out inspections and other functions. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4678379 Mon, 04 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4678379 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4596968&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FRx-medications-The-importance-of-container-integri%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F711835%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 Very few state laws require a pharmacy to use a drug container that meets minimum quality-control standards. Legal metrics are needed to guard against possible patient harm resulting from an adulterated drug product caused by a "bad" container. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4596968 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4596968 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4523141&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNews%2F2012-Budget-seeks-more-safety-faster-access-to-low%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F709106%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 In the White House Budget, President Barack Obama targets the high cost of prescription drugs and proposes 2 significant changes for improving consumer access to less-expensive generic drugs. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4523141 Sat, 26 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4523141 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4474014&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FLegal%2BNews%2FNACDS-supports-Florida-hospital-labor-case%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F707700%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 NACDS has filed a brief in support of an Orlando hospital fighting a Department of Labor ruling. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4474014 Mon, 14 Feb 2011 21:06:15 +0100 4474014 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4461444&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FPharmacy-CQI-Monthly-Rx-safety-audits%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F707279%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 There are 2 measures of success every pharmacy should post on its wall. The first indicates percentage of QREs (quality-related events) in prescription fills, and the second measures the percentage of QREs caught before they reach the patient. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4461444 Fri, 11 Feb 2011 18:29:07 +0100 4461444 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4461443&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FTelepharmacy-opportunities-New-horizons-in-patient%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F707263%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 Telepharmacy is still a novelty, and there is a lag in implementation of new laws after professional and technological innovations are deployed. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4461443 Fri, 11 Feb 2011 18:29:07 +0100 4461443 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4461442&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FMedicare-Part-D-Audits-Is-your-pharmacy-prepared%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F707264%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 Controlling the expensive price tag of Medicare is an ongoing concern of both the Obama administration and Congress. Therefore, any Medicare provider can expect an audit. Is your pharmacy prepared? (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4461442 Fri, 11 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4461442 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4430212&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FLegal%2BNews%2FNACDS-urges-fairness-on-HITECH-and-diabetes-suppli%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F706126%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 NACDS is urging Congress to make several federal regulations economically viable for retail community pharmacists. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4430212 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4430212 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5227978&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FChains%2B%2526%2BBusiness%2FUSP-wants-new-Rx-label-standards%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F705057%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 New draft standards from the U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention could bring dramatic changes to Rx labels as early as 2012. Changes to USP Chapter 17, Prescription Container Labeling, include larger font, placement of the most important information at the top, more understandable language, and more white space. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5227978 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5227978 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4401897&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNews%2FMeth-activity-on-the-rise%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F705102%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 Despite the electronic-tracking systems for pseudoephedrine that have been implemented in several states, methamphetamine-related activity is on the rise. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4401897 Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4401897 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4374088&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FAssociations%2FASHP-and-other-associations-urge-Congress-to-pass-%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F704080%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 Executives with the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists and other groups are urging Congress to pass federal legislation to ease drug shortages in the United States. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4374088 Thu, 20 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4374088 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4350646&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2F340B-program-Opportunities-for-community-pharmacy-%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F703239%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 Many pharmacies are aware of the 340B Drug Pricing Program, but few understand the mechanics of how such a program works and to what extent a community pharmacy may be able to capitalize on its benefits. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4350646 Sat, 15 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4350646 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4350645&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FSan-Francisco-bans-all-pharmacy-tobacco-sales%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F703235%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 After much legal wrangling, pharmacies in San Francisco can no longer carry cigarettes. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4350645 Sat, 15 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4350645 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4350644&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FCMS-paying-for-terminated-drugs-OIG-audit-asserts%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F703231%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 An OIG audit concluded that CMS is paying pharmacies for dispensing terminated drugs under Medicare Part D, while CMS insists it is not. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4350644 Sat, 15 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4350644 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4278914&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FFDA-argues-legal-definition-of-compounding-after-d%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F699612%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 A pharmacy that engages in veterinary compounding has been embroiled in a struggle with FDA since it compounded a vitamin supplement for administration to 21 polo ponies during the U.S. Open Polo Championships in April 2009. When they were injected with the compounded vitamin supplement, all 21 ponies collapsed and died. FDA's subsequent court challenge raises the question of when compounding becomes manufacture. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4278914 Wed, 22 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4278914 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4254890&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FREMS-safety-summit-Risk-management-gets-its-third-%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F699608%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 At the Third Annual Risk Management and Drug Safety Summit, attendees and presenters discussed the latest issues related to risk and safety, and examined how REMS and drug safety have fared since 2007. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4254890 Tue, 14 Dec 2010 06:23:09 +0100 4254890 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4254889&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FFDA-argues-legal-definition-of-compounding-after-d%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F699612%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 A pharmacy that engages in veterinary compounding has been embroiled in a struggle with FDA since it compounded a vitamin supplement for administration to 21 polo ponies during the U.S. Open Polo Championships in April 2009. When they were injected with the compounded vitamin supplement, all 21 ponies collapsed and died. FDA's subsequent court challenge raises the question of when compounding becomes manufacture. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4254889 Tue, 14 Dec 2010 06:23:09 +0100 4254889 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4254888&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FLetters%2FLetters-December-2010%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F699606%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 Pharmacists speak out about the pros and cons of the placebo effect. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4254888 Tue, 14 Dec 2010 06:23:09 +0100 4254888 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4254887&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FCounterfeit-drug-war-continues-threatens-supply-ch%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F699610%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 Counterfeit medications and substandard medications are on the rise, according to Interchange 2010, a conference sponsored by the Partnership for Safe Medicines. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4254887 Tue, 14 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4254887 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4153278&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FA-question-of-ethics-When-to-lie%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F694928%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 A question was posed to students of a pharmacy ethics class. In every case, the answers given by the students were different from the responses of the practicing pharmacists. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4153278 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 05:36:43 +0100 4153278 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4153277&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FOIG-uncovers-40-million-in-illegal-CMS-payments-fo%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F694917%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 The Office of the Inspector General found that CMS reimbursed plan sponsors $43.3 million for prescription drugs on the market that FDA classifies as less than effective. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4153277 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 05:36:43 +0100 4153277 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4146084&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FAssociations%2FMedication-adherence-NACDS-urges-acknowledgment-of%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F693414%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 As the nation rolls out the new healthcare reform law, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores is urging more recognition for the role of pharmacists in medication adherence. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4146084 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4146084 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4069715&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FChains%2B%2526%2BBusiness%2FAbbott-to-withdraw-obesity-drug-in-US%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F690677%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 Abbott is complying with FDA's request to withdraw sibutramine (Meridia) from the U.S. market because the obesity drug may pose unnecessary cardiovascular (CV) risks to patients. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4069715 Sun, 10 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4069715 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4042409&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FFDA-restricts-access-to-Avandia-cites-increased-ca%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F689877%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 FDA has determined to significantly restrict the use of formulations that contain rosiglitazone (Avandia, Avandamet, and Avandaryl, GlaxoSmithKline) to patients with Type 2 diabetes who cannot control their diabetes with other medications. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4042409 Fri, 08 Oct 2010 16:30:10 +0100 4042409 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4042408&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FLab-developed-tests-FDA-oversight-unclear%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F689873%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 Pharmacies soon may be stocking their shelves with laboratory-developed tests that first require FDA approval. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4042408 Thu, 07 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4042408 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4057581&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FChains%2B%2526%2BBusiness%2FDEA-recognizes-LTC-nurses-as-agents-of-prescribers%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F690132%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 The DEA has changed its policy and now recognizes long-term-care nurses as agents of prescribers of Schedule C-III through C-V medications, according to a Federal Register notice released today. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4057581 Tue, 05 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4057581 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4042410&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FChains%2B%2526%2BBusiness%2FBreaking-news-from-DEA-LTC-nurses-recognized-as-ag%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F690132%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 The DEA has changed its policy and now recognizes long-term-care nurses as agents of prescribers of Schedule C-III through C-V medications, according to a Federal Register notice released today. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4042410 Tue, 05 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4042410 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3940242&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FAssociations%2FFDA-panel-rejects-REMS-proposal-for-long-acting-op%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F685903%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 FDA advisory committee members voted 25 to 10 to reject a proposed plan to establish a risk evaluation and mitigation strategy for extended-release and long-acting opioid analgesics during the joint meeting on July 23 of the Anesthetic and Life Support Drugs Advisory Committee and the Drug Safety and Risk Management Advisory Committee in Adelphi, Md. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3940242 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 06:41:18 +0100 3940242 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3940241&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FNew-Pennsylvania-law-to-permit-RPh-MD-collaboratio%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F685895%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 Collaborative practice agreements between physicians and pharmacists will be a reality in Pennsylvania within the next couple of years. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3940241 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 06:41:18 +0100 3940241 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3940240&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FFDA-continues-scrutiny-of-DTC-genetic-tests%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F685905%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 Underlying a recent FDA-hosted public meeting and workshop was the question of how FDA as a regulatory agency should increase its current oversight of clinical laboratories, specifically those developing genetic tests that may be offered at their own facilities or made available through direct-to-consumer channels. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3940240 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 06:41:18 +0100 3940240 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3940239&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FPediatric-medication-recall-Generics-house-brands-%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F685901%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 Generic manufacturers and consumer budgets are the big winners in the ongoing voluntary recall of millions of packages of pediatric liquid medications manufactured by McNeil Consumer Healthcare. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3940239 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 06:41:18 +0100 3940239 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3940238&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FWashington-State-pharmacy-board-reconsiders-Plan-B%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F685891%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 The Washington State Board of Pharmacy is revisiting its rules requiring pharmacists to dispense emergency contraceptives. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3940238 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 06:41:18 +0100 3940238 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3940237&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FMonitoring-controlled-substances%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F685904%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 Thirty-nine states now have a tool to help pharmacists identify at least some questionable prescriptions and suggest when a patient may be doctor-shopping or pharmacy-shopping in order to obtain controlled substances. That tool is the state prescription monitoring program. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3940237 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 06:41:18 +0100 3940237 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3940236&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FPDMP-bill-supports-state-information-exchange%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F685897%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 A Congressional bill aims to boost the capacity for information exchange among state programs that monitor prescription controlled substances and seeks to provide continued grant funding to support such efforts. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3940236 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3940236 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3829464&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FBar-code-technology-can-enhance-patient-safety%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F681903%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 Use of bar-code technology is widespread in the general retail environment. Its advantages have not yet been fully exploited in the hospital and community-pharmacy settings. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3829464 Sat, 07 Aug 2010 06:12:14 +0100 3829464 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3829463&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FCER-Separating-fact-from-fiction%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F681894%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 The 2,400-page healthcare reform bill included language establishing the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute, a group grounded in the tenets of comparative effectiveness research. Its mission is significant, but whether it has the power to effect change remains to be seen. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3829463 Fri, 06 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3829463 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3814612&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FChains%2B%2526%2BBusiness%2FWeb-extra-PPACA-creates-approval-pathway-for-follo%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F680424%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 Although the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) creates an abbreviated approval pathway for biological products that are demonstrated to be ?highly similar? (biosimilar) to or ?interchangeable? with an FDA-approved biological product, only time will tell how long it will take for these biosimilars to reach the marketplace. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3814612 Tue, 03 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3814612 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3735339&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FLong-Term%2BCare%2FControlled-substances-LTC-nurses-and-verbal-drug-o%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F678155%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 The relationship between prescribing practitioners and nurses working in a long-term-care (LTC) facility is of significant concern to the LTC facility when controlled substances are needed. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3735339 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 05:57:22 +0100 3735339 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3735338&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FVitamins-and-dietary-supplements-Why-pharmacists-r%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F678152%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 As Americans increasingly turn to vitamins and herbal supplements to prevent, augment, or replace their prescription drug use, medical professionals and government leaders worry that few realize the implications of taking what they perceive as innocuous, over-the-counter dietary aids. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3735338 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 05:57:22 +0100 3735338 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3735337&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FNorth-Dakota-pharmacy-ownership-rules-under-fire-f%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F678160%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 A ballot initiative moving toward approval in North Dakota could open the doors to chain pharmacy in the state. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3735337 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 05:57:22 +0100 3735337 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3735336&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FAssociations%2FDEA-issues-interim-final-rule-on-e-prescribing-of-%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F678161%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 The Drug Enforcement Administration has released its long-awaited interim final rule for electronic prescribing of controlled substances. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3735336 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 05:57:22 +0100 3735336 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3725559&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FChains%2B%2526%2BBusiness%2FMTM-bill-seeks-to-help-seniors-manage-medications-%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F676930%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 Sens. Kay R. Hagan (D-N.C.) and Al Franken (D-Minn.) have introduced The Medication Therapy Management (MTM) Expanded Benefits Act, a bill that will allow seniors with one chronic illness to thoroughly review all their medications with a pharmacist in a one-on-one session. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3725559 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3725559 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3681739&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FChains%2B%2526%2BBusiness%2FCVS-faces-probes-by-FTC-HHS-DEA-CEO-Ryan-to-retire%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F671831%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 Both the FTC?s consumer protection and competition bureaus are spearheading an investigation into CVS Caremark?s alleged monopolistic practices. HHS is investigating possible false Medicare claims. DEA is investigating charges of improper sale of pseudoephedrine in 2007 and 2008. And the SEC has received complaints of insider trading. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3681739 Mon, 14 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3681739 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3654216&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FAssociations%2FPharmacists-to-give-a-helping-hand-to-the-newly-in%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F673890%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 The healthcare reform legislation signed into law March 23 is expected to give healthcare access to 32 million Americans who are currently uninsured. The legislation gives pharmacists a role in helping alleviate the influx of new patients. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3654216 Sat, 12 Jun 2010 13:33:48 +0100 3654216 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3654215&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FAssociations%2FMethamphetamine-Prescription-only-or-e-tracking-sy%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F673896%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 Oregon's law requiring prescriptions for pseudoephedrine products practically eliminated its illicit methamphetamine problem. But some pharmacists, consumer groups, and the drug industry say that it will increase healthcare costs and inconvenience consumers. They think electronic sales-tracking systems would be a better approach. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3654215 Sat, 12 Jun 2010 13:33:48 +0100 3654215 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3654214&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FAssociations%2FNACDS-chief-declares-medication-adherence-a-pharma%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F673888%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 The continuing debate over healthcare reform keeps the subject of medication adherence in the public eye. For pharmacy, says NACDS, the issue is a top priority. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3654214 Sat, 12 Jun 2010 13:33:48 +0100 3654214 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3654213&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FPersonalized-medicine-and-the-future-of-pharmacy%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F673894%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 The promise of personalized medicine is approaching realization. As more medications are developed, pharmacists will be on the front line of individualized prescribing based upon genome-based diagnostic tests. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3654213 Sat, 12 Jun 2010 13:33:48 +0100 3654213 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3654212&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FPharmacy-CQI-What-to-bear-in-mind-when-you-fill-ou%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F673887%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 Pharmacies can enhance their continuous quality improvement program results by working on three critical elements: implementation, training, and monitoring. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3654212 Sat, 12 Jun 2010 13:33:48 +0100 3654212 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3654211&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BFeature%2BArticles%2FFederal-controlled-substance-laws-and-regulations-%2FCME%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F674017%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 The Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970 is the principal federal law regulating the manufacture, distribution, dispensing, and delivery of drugs or substances that may result in abuse or physical or psychological dependence and addiction. This legislation is more commonly known as the Controlled Substances Act CSA and has an impact on pharmacists in virtually all practice settings. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3654211 Fri, 11 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3654211 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3638450&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FChains%2B%2526%2BBusiness%2FCVS-faces-probes-by-FTC-HHS-SEC-DEA-CEO-Ryan-to-re%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F671831%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 Both the FTC?s consumer protection and competition bureaus are spearheading an investigation into CVS Caremark?s alleged monopolistic practices. HHS is investigating possible false Medicare claims. DEA is investigating charges of improper sale of pseudoephedrine in 2007 and 2008. And the SEC has received complaints of insider trading. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3638450 Mon, 07 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3638450 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3571478&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FHealthcare-reform-and-pharmacies%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F668536%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 An overview of several provisions of "The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act" affecting pharmacies and pharmacy practice. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3571478 Mon, 17 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3571478 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3451444&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FRisk-management-in-the-pharmacy%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F664513%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 A pharmacist's most important job is to see that the right drug in the right strength with the right label reaches the right patients. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3451444 Thu, 08 Apr 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3451444 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3371988&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FMedical-marijuana-movement-forges-ahead%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F661455%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 While the government deems that marijuana has a "high potential for abuse" and "has no currently accepted medical use," some states have undertaken initiatives to pass legislation permitting its use for pain control and for control of nausea and vomiting by cancer patients. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3371988 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3371988 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3256758&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FPharmacists-expand-focus-on-womens-health%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F656034%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 As their growing role in healthcare causes pharmacists to focus more on medication management and patient consulting, some are specializing in healthcare issues and needs specific to women. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3256758 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:37:11 +0100 3256758 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3256757&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FPharmacies-should-review-options-to-maintain-finan%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F656035%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 Pharmacies are experiencing financial, regulatory and reimbursement challenges that have increased pressure on their operations. A regular review of financial circumstances and business options can help pharmacies stay afloat in turbulent times. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3256757 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3256757 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3173923&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FIs-patient-compliance-a-medication-error%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F651911%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 When pharmacies are planning their quality assurance or continuous quality improvement plans, they need to determine whether their goals are strictly conformity with state and federal requirements, or something more. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3173923 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3173923 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3173922&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FRPh-second-victim-in-Ohio-drug-error%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F651923%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 A webinar examining the pharmacy error that led to the death of a two-year-old girl and the conviction of an Ohio pharmacist criticized the legal system for criminalizing the event as well as the flawed hospital procedures that prevented discovery of the pharmacy tech's fatal error. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3173922 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3173922 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3173921&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FIndependent-pharmacies-hammered-by-FSA-90-percent-%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F651920%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 Many independent and small chain pharmacies nationwide are seeing flexible spending account transactions declined, pushing patients out of independent pharmacies and into chains. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3173921 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3173921 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3173920&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FCVS-is-back-in-court%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F651913%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 After settling a lawsuit with the State of New York over the sale of expired products, CVS is involved in a similar suit initiated by the State of Connecticut. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3173920 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3173920 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3080987&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FPharmacy-HIT-may-get-help-from-Congress%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F647906%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 The House Small Business Committee has passed the Small Business Health Information Technology Financing Act, which could provide up to $10 million in loans to help pharmacies implement HIT. The act is now slated for vote by the full House of Representatives. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3080987 Sat, 12 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3080987 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3080994&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FHITECH-Act-calls-for-new-HIPAA-notice-requirements%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F647903%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, signed into law on February 17, included the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH), which expands covered-entity and business-associate requirements established by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3080994 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3080994 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3080993&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FDrug-Topics-2010-business-outlook-survey%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F647899%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 Respondents to this year's business outlook survey are generally upbeat about the business their pharmacies are doing and their prospects for the coming year. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3080993 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3080993 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3080992&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FAssociations%2FIRS-FSA-rule-trips-up-many-retail-pharmacies%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F647893%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 Retail pharmacy managers are discovering that many third-party administrators do not agree that their inventory information approval systems meet compliance requirements set by the Internal Revenue Service for customers' use of flexible spending accounts. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3080992 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3080992 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3080991&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FCMS-launches-anti-fraud-program%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F647896%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the Office of the Inspector General of the federal Department of Health and Human Services are going after perpetrators of medical identity theft as part of a broader effort to reform healthcare. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3080991 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3080991 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3080990&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FNIOSH-on-reproductive-effects-of-hazardous-drugs%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F647887%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) may recommend that healthcare workers, including pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, be transferred from positions where they handle hazardous drugs if the workers are trying to conceive, are pregnant, and/or breastfeeding. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3080990 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3080990 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3080989&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FFDA-launches-safe-medication-use-initiative%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F647888%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 Working with healthcare professionals and the public, the FDA is developing new guidelines for prevention of medication misuse and abuse and other medication errors linked to preventable harm. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3080989 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3080989 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3080988&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FNCPA-and-RxPatrol-offer-free-crime-prevention-vide%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F647900%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 RxPatrol, an information clearinghouse operated by Purdue Pharma, has teamed up with the National Community Pharmacists Association to offer a 10-minute training video on crime-prevention measures for pharmacy staff. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3080988 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3080988 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2956721&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FHealthcare-Reform-Drug-Topics-readers-speak-out%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F638769%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 With the subject of healthcare reform on the front burner in Washington and across the country, Drug Topics invited members of its Frontline editorial advisory board to share their thoughts. A selection of their responses is presented here. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2956721 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2956721 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2956722&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FAssociations%2FDrug-prices-cant-depend-on-whos-buying%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F638773%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 In the prescription drug market, discriminatory pricing is common for independent community pharmacies and their patients. This fall, a Federal District Court in New York will consider a critical case: Drug Mart Pharmacy Corp. et a. v. American Home Products Corp. et al. The outcome of the case may determine whether discriminatory pricing techniques are illegal. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2956722 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2956722 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2873864&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FHealth-system-pharm-tech-roles-expand%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F632489%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 Hospitals and health systems have taken the lead in expanding the role of pharmacy technicians. "The better educated techs are, the more they can support pharmacists," says Mary Mohr, RPh, MS, of Clarian Health. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2873864 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2873864 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2873867&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FFDA-mandated-REMS-now-in-force-in-pharmaceutical-i%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F632476%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 The FDA can require risk evaluation and mitigation strategies for certain prescription drugs and biological products, to ensure that the benefits of such products outweigh the risks. The effect of REMS ripples down through the supply chain to affect how pharmacies dispense medication. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2873867 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2873867 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2873866&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FAssociations%2FFDA-issues-guidance-on-REMS%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F630738%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 The FDA has announced the availability of the first draft guidance for industry on Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2873866 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2873866 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2873865&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BNow%2FBiogeneric-drugs-and-brands-The-future-market-shar%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F632477%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 When manufacture of biogenerics is a legal reality, brand manufacturers will still retain a strong market share for several years. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2873865 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2873865 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2848783&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FAssociations%2FPharmacy-groups-file-lawsuits-over-Medicaid-cuts%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F630419%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 Pharmacy groups have filed three lawsuits that argue that California, New York, and Washington have not met their legal requirements to assure Medicaid patients receive access and quality care at least equal to patients in the general public. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2848783 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2848783 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2853789&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FAssociations%2FControversy-stirs-over-mail-order-drugs%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F628895%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 Controversy is in the mix after two mail-order prescription surveys with conflicting results were released within two days of each other. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2853789 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2853789 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2826374&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FAssociations%2FControversy-stirs-over-mail-order-drugs%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F628895%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 Controversy is in the mix after two mail-order prescription surveys with conflicting results were released within two days of each other. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2826374 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2826374 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2816759&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FAssociations%2FHealthcare-groups-ask-Congress-to-block-cuts%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F628173%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 A coalition of healthcare industry groups has sent a letter to the bipartisan leadership in Congress seeking to delay pending Medicaid cuts. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2816759 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2816759 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2805945&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FAssociations%2FJoint-Commission-targets-safety-failures%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F627559%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 The Joint Commission is targeting patient safety failures with a new program that will directly affect pharmacy operations. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2805945 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2805945 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2794749&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FAssociations%2FPharm-tech-sues-employer%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F626434%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 A New Jersey pharmacy technician who claims to have been traumatized after a "masked gunman" burst into her store is suing her employers. Find out why, keep reading. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2794749 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2794749 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2780352&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FAssociations%2FPro-life-pharmacists-win-preliminary-injunction%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F625497%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 Two Illinois pharmacy owners have gained a temporary victory in their effort to conduct their practice according to their pro-life opinions. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2780352 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2780352 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2780353&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FAssociations%2FFDA-advisory-committee-recommends-Cervarix%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F625212%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 GlaxoSmithKline has announced that the FDA's Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee voted that clinical data support both the efficacy and safety of Cervarix, the company's candidate cervical cancer vaccine. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2780353 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2780353 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2764250&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FModern%2BMedicine%2BFeature%2BArticles%2FSeptember-26-rollback-of-wholesale-drug-prices-app%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F624214%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 With the settlement of the class-action lawsuit brought against First DataBank and McKesson by third-party payors accusing the companies of conspiring to inflate average wholesale prices (AWP) of hundreds of drugs, AWP values will roll back from 1.25 to 1.20 times the drugs' wholesale acquisition cost (WAC). (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2764250 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2764250 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2764249&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FOver%2Bthe%2BCounter%2FBeware-of-fake-remedies-sold-as-dietary-supplement%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F624218%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 Manufacturers, promoters, and sellers of dietary supplements are prohibited by law from making claims to treat or cure illness or disease, or their symptoms. Pharmacists should encourage patients to check with medical professionals before commencing use of any dietary supplement. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2764249 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2764249 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2764251&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FAssociations%2FIowa-board-of-pharmacy-considering-medical-marijua%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F624088%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 The Iowa Board of Pharmacy is now one step closer to making its recommendation to the state?s legislature regarding the use of medical marijuana in the state. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2764251 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2764251 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2760045&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FAssociations%2FWest-Virginia-attorney-general-sues-pharmacies%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F623725%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 The West Virginia Attorney General's Office has filed a lawsuit that alleges that CVS Pharmacy, Kmart, Kroger, Walgreen Pharmacy, and Target violated a state law designed to promote use of generic equivalents for brand-name prescription drugs, according to media reports in the state. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2760045 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2760045 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2780354&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FAssociations%2FWest-Virginias-attorney-general-sues-pharmacies%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F623725%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 The West Virginia Attorney General's Office has filed a lawsuit alleging that CVS Pharmacy, Kmart, Kroger, Walgreen Pharmacy, and Target violated a state law designed to promote use of generic equivalents for brand-name prescription drugs, according to media reports in the state. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2780354 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2780354 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2754950&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FChains%2B%2526%2BBusiness%2FKentucky-bears-down-on-prescription-drug-abuse%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F623367%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway recently announced that the National Association of Drug Diversion Investigators (NADDI) will fund new drug diversion efforts in Eastern Kentucky and allow the task force to expand into other areas of the state. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2754950 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2754950 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2749276&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FChains%2B%2526%2BBusiness%2FCourt-orders-supplement-makers-to-pay-up%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F622350%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 The marketers of the dietary supplements Coral Calcium and Supreme Greens, who claimed their products would cure ailments from cancer to heart disease, have been ordered by a federal district court to pay nearly $70 million. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2749276 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2749276 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2742821&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FAssociations%2FVirginias-pharmacy-board-adopts-new-CE-compliance-%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F622317%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 In what it describes as an effort to stabilize and possibly decrease costs, a significant portion of which are associated with enforcement of laws and regulations, the Virginia Board of Pharmacy is testing new processes to help increase the efficiency of certain noncompliance issues. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2742821 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2742821 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2749277&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FAssociations%2FGSK-advisory-Advair-warehouse-theft%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F622230%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 GlaxoSmithKline has announced that two lots of Advair Diskus medication were stolen earlier this month from the company's distribution facility near Richmond, Virginia. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2749277 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2749277 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2742823&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FAssociations%2FNABP-convenes-task-force-to-research-PMPs%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F622314%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy will convene a two-day task force Oct. 28 and October 29 to research various prescription-drug monitoring programs and recommend standards or model rules. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2742823 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2742823 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2742822&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FAssociations%2FGSK-advisory-Warehouse-theft%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F622230%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 GlaxoSmithKline has announced that two lots of Advair Diskus medication were stolen earlier this month from the company's distribution facility near Richmond, Virginia. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2742822 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2742822 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2739498&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FAssociations%2FPharmacy-associations-drop-Del-lawsuit%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F622084%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) and the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) on Aug. 26 reached a favorable agreement with the Delaware State Department of Health and Social Services. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2739498 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2739498 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2742824&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FAssociations%2FPharmacy-associations-drop-Delaware-lawsuit%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F622084%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 On Aug. 26 the National Association of Chain Drug Stores and the National Community Pharmacists Association reached a favorable agreement concerning Medicaid reimbursement rates with the Delaware State Department of Health and Social Services. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2742824 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2742824 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2739499&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FAssociations%2FMedicare-prescription-benefit-program-exceeds-expe%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F622097%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 The program created to provide Medicare recipients with prescription drug benefits exceeded expectations during its first two years. Keep reading to find out how. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2739499 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2739499 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2739500&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FAssociations%2FCalifornia-pharmacies-challenge-Wyeth-buyout%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F621507%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 In an antitrust lawsuit filed Aug. 21, seven California pharmacies sued in an attempt to block the expected $68 billion buyout of Wyeth by Pfizer Inc. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2739500 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2739500 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2735989&cid=s_38386_24_f&fid=38386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrugtopics.modernmedicine.com%2Fdrugtopics%2FAssociations%2FPharmacy-sued-by-tech-who-mixed-lethal-horse-suppl%2FArticleStandard%2FArticle%2Fdetail%2F621519%3FcontextCategoryId%3D47465%26ref%3D25 A former employee at the Ocala, Fla. pharmacy allegedly linked to the sudden deaths of 21 polo ponies in April at the U.S. Open Polo Championship in Palm Beach has filed a lawsuit claiming she was fired for cooperating with authorities investigating the tragedy. (Source: Drug Topics - Legal News) Drug Topics - Legal News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2735989 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2735989