DEA fines CVS for sloppy record keeping.. no actual shortage of controls ?

Posted on July 29, 2015 by Pharmaciststeve

DEA: Government reaches civil settlement with Carver CVS http://halifax.wickedlocal.com/article/20150729/NEWS/150726364 BOSTON – The United States has reached a civil settlement with CVS Health in connection with allegations that the CVS pharmacy in Carver violated federal regulations related to the sale of prescription drugs.Twice in the spring of 2014 (March 14 and May 27), armed robbers stole […]

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Indiana moving toward GRAND SLAM in substance abuse ?

Posted on July 29, 2015 by Pharmaciststeve

Fulton Co. Group Works to Curb Meth http://www.pharostribune.com/news/local_news/article_cfa680d1-5178-5237-b732-e63d66e17473.html?mode=story  It is reported that 80% of the meth in this country comes from south of our border.. it would appear that Indiana Hoosiers are just DO-IT-YOUR-SELFERS  when it comes to getting their hands on meth… Local pharmacies will start consulting with customers about purchasing drugs with pseudoephedrine […]

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we’re losing the war… send in re-enforcements ?

Posted on July 29, 2015 by Pharmaciststeve

Bridgeport council agrees to seek special DEA unit for Northern W.Va. http://www.theet.com/news/local/bridgeport-council-agrees-to-seek-special-dea-unit-for-northern/article_320aca77-cacb-53a0-9009-d884988254e0.html Apparently this small town (pop 8500) feels that they need to create their own little “DEA fiefdom”… after looking at the success of the DEA since its inception in 1970… WHY?.. as I have stated before… there is no educational requirements, credentialing or […]

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This post is not about what you think it is !

Posted on July 29, 2015 by Pharmaciststeve

Watch the latest video at video.foxnews.com This video was shot in California… which is a state with a two party recording law.. Last night on a “talk head news show” .. there was two attorneys discussing the legality of this recording because planned parenthood or someone was going to sue the person/group that shot the […]

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If you did your job like this.. would you keep your job ?

Posted on July 28, 2015 by Pharmaciststeve

Heroin Addiction Epidemic on the Rise in the U.S. http://www.kmbz.com/Heroin-Addiction-Epidemic-on-the-Rise-in-the-U-S-/21800119 A top federal drug enforcement official says the heroin addiction epidemic in the United States is the worst he’s ever seen. More deaths occur every year from overdoses than gunshot wounds or car accidents. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Deputy Administrator Jack Riley says “Heroin can […]

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A $680,000 OPS ?

Posted on July 28, 2015 by Pharmaciststeve

Lawsuit says Fred Meyer pharmacy error ‘significantly’ hurt woman’s chances of becoming pregnant http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2015/07/lawsuit_claims_fred_meyer_phar.html A woman who says she had to be rushed to the emergency room after a Fred Meyer pharmacy employee gave her the wrong prescription drug — hurting her chances of one day having a baby — has filed a $680,000 lawsuit […]

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NEWS FLASH !

Posted on July 28, 2015 by Pharmaciststeve

Police: Pharmacy robberies directly related to rise in drug use http://wlfi.com/2015/07/27/police-pharmacy-robberies-directly-related-to-rise-in-drug-use/ TIPPECANOE COUNTY, Ind. (WLFI) – According to U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency Data from January to May, Indiana has reported 68 pharmacy robberies. In 2014, the state saw 78 reports of the same kind of crime in the whole year. West Lafayette Pharmacist Ben Rachwal […]

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DOJ tries to interfere with independent OIG investigate rights

Posted on July 27, 2015 by Pharmaciststeve

DOJ facing bipartisan criticism for move to ‘undermine’ gov’t watchdogs http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2015/07/27/lawmakers-inspector-general-rip-doj-move-to-deny-government-watchdogs-access-to/?intcmp=hpbt1 The Justice Department is facing bipartisan criticism for clamping down on government watchdogs’ access to documents, in a decision lawmakers say defies Congress and undermines those tasked with rooting out government misconduct.  The DOJ’s Office of Legal Counsel issued a 68-page memo last week […]

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ALWAYS make cops get a warrant.

Posted on July 27, 2015 by Pharmaciststeve

The ruling upholds the idea that police officers can profile and detain people who aren’t actually committing any crimes. Kingsville, TX — Last Thursday, the Fifth Circuit US Court of Appeals ruled that it is suspicious for a vehicle to have air fresheners, rosaries, or pro-police bumper stickers.The ruling stems from a 2011 Texas court […]

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empty words or meaningful promises ?

Posted on July 27, 2015 by Pharmaciststeve

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