HPD: Pharmacy tech shot during robbery in SW Houston

Posted on May 5, 2015 by Pharmaciststeve

HPD: Pharmacy tech shot during robbery in SW Houston http://www.khou.com/story/news/crime/2015/05/05/hpd-pharmacist-shot-during-armed-robbery-in-sw-houston/26930883/ HOUSTON – Houston police are investigating an armed robbery where a pharmacy tech was shot Tuesday in Southwest Houston. It happened at 12:45 p.m. at the Artemis Pharmacy located in the 9600 block of Court Glenn. When two women went on a smoke break, the […]

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DEA questioned on prescription problems at Senate hearing

Posted on May 5, 2015 by Pharmaciststeve

DEA questioned on prescription problems at Senate hearing GAO report criticizes management of drug quotas http://www.wesh.com/health/dea-questioned-on-prescription-problems-at-senate-hearing/32824176  Video on website If you watch/listen to the video.. the DEA has appeared to “look into” the issues with the manufacturers and wholesalers.. there is NO REAL PROBLEM with supplies from the manufacturer and wholesaler — both have ample […]

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What should you do if you show up at the pharmacy and discover your prescription is no longer covered?

Posted on May 5, 2015 by Pharmaciststeve

When Your Insurer Pulls Your Drug Coverage http://health.usnews.com/health-news/patient-advice/articles/2015/05/05/when-your-insurer-pulls-your-drug-coverage What should you do if you show up at the pharmacy and discover your prescription is no longer covered? Usually when an insurer denies a drug, it’s because the provider has updated its list of approved prescriptions it will cover. By Lacie Glover May 5, 2015 | […]

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“Pharmacists have a 100 percent commitment to patient care, and a zero-tolerance for prescription drug abuse”

Posted on May 5, 2015 by Pharmaciststeve

NACDS stresses need for a ‘comprehensive solution’ to prescription drug abuse https://drugstorenewsce.com/editorial-news-item/3/5903 Apparently the decision to fill/not fill a Rx is like a murder trial.. the decision to fill must be BEYOND A SHADOW OF A DOUBT of the medication being used for a legit medical need.  Unlike a murder trial, the decision is not […]

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More proof that the DEA is NOT interfering in chronic pain management ?

Posted on May 5, 2015 by Pharmaciststeve

Letter: DEA regulation hurting veterans http://www.inforum.com/letters/3737442-letter-dea-regulation-hurting-veterans In the spring of 2014, the Fargo Veterans Affairs instituted the “drug reduction task force” at the order of the Drug Enforcement Agency. The drug reduction task force has been cutting off pain medications that for decades have been given to veterans suffering with life-long chronic pain, to give […]

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I have seen Fed LEOs get smashing drunk in bars. They roll in driving their latest confiscated ‘supercar’, drink, take girls for thrill rides, shoot the occasional patron…

Posted on May 5, 2015 by Pharmaciststeve

DEA agents jail student 5 days with no food, water; get slap on wrist, student gets 4 days in hospital and 4.1 million settlement http://www.latimes.com/nation/la-na-dea-chong-20150505-story.html Federal agents responsible for leaving a 23-year-old UC San Diego engineering student in a holding cell for five days without food or water received only reprimands or short suspensions from […]

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Prescription for Pain: Florida Patients denied medication

Posted on May 5, 2015 by Pharmaciststeve

Prescription for Pain: Patients denied medication JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A public health crisis in Florida has been created by shutting down the state’s pill mills. Patients with legitimate doctor prescriptions for pain medicine are now routinely turned away at pharmacies. They aren’t drug addicts. They are regular people who are suffering from chronic pain, some […]

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