When you are President.. you can just “erase” laws that you don’t like ?

Posted on February 12, 2016 by Pharmaciststeve

New Obama Budget Could Allow DEA Interference http://www.cannabisnowmagazine.com/current-events/joint-opinions/new-obama-budget-would-allow-dea-interference A couple of weeks ago, President Obama said that he had no plans to reform the marijuana laws in the United States before exiting the White House. However, a new budget proposal indicates that while the leader of the free world may not intend to initiate the […]

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Florida Senate on Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform

Posted on February 11, 2016 by Pharmaciststeve

ATR Commends the Florida Senate on Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform  http://www.atr.org/atr-commends-florida-senate-civil-asset-forfeiture-reform#ixzz3zvPdxHmf Florida Senate Bill 1044 passed the Senate Judiciary Committee today with a 5-2 vote today. The proposal would attempt to fix Florida’s lax civil asset forfeiture rules in favor of stricter protections for property rights and due process. State law enforcement receives close to […]

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Prescription for harm: Dangerous drug mix leaves woman fighting for life

Posted on February 11, 2016 by Pharmaciststeve

Prescription for harm: Dangerous drug mix leaves woman fighting for life http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/watchdog/druginteractions/ct-drug-interactions-skin-reaction-met-20160209-story.html The first symptoms mimicked the flu. Becki Conway had a sore throat, a dry cough and irritated sinuses. But the next signs were more puzzling. A sharp pain radiated through her chest. Her eyes turned red and itchy. It seemed like she was […]

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4 dozen prison guards in Georgia arrested on bribery, drug charges

Posted on February 11, 2016 by Pharmaciststeve

4 dozen prison guards in Georgia arrested on bribery, drug charges http://www.wsoctv.com/news/news/national/4-dozen-prison-guards-georgia-arrested-bribery-dru/nqNcG/ The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Arrests were being made across the state Thursday morning as about four dozen current and former state prison guards were told they face drug smuggling and bribery charges. The charges are outlined in six federal indictments, which have recently been […]

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Woman claims wrong prescription allegedly caused heart attack

Posted on February 11, 2016 by Pharmaciststeve

Woman claims wrong prescription allegedly caused heart attack http://louisianarecord.com/stories/510662918-woman-claims-wrong-prescription-allegedly-caused-heart-attack NEW ORLEANS – A St. Tammany Parish woman who allegedly suffered a heart attack after her prescription was incorrectly filled is suing the pharmacist and pharmacy for damages. Barbara Ory filed a lawsuit Feb. 4 in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana […]

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DEA want legit pts to get their needed medications ?

Posted on February 11, 2016 by Pharmaciststeve

IMS Health Webinar: DEA and the Hospital Setting – Addressing the Changing Landscape http://www.imshealth.com/en/about-us/news/events/dea-and-the-hospital-setting The DEA claims that they want legit pts to get their needed pain medication.. yet … here is a webinar that is being presented on how the DEA is affecting hospital operations. If there is ever a setting where pts are […]

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medical license wasn’t affected but his ability to accept Medicaid and Medicare is currently suspended

Posted on February 10, 2016 by Pharmaciststeve

Charges dropped against doctor accused of cocaine possession http://www.mypanhandle.com/news/charges-dropped-against-doctor-accused-of-cocaine-possession The charges against a Panama City doctor accused of possessing cocaine were dropped Wednesday. Results from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement revealed the off-white substance was not an illegal drug. Panama City Police arrested Dr. Bryce Jackson in late November. Police reports say an officer pulled him […]

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DEA Investigators say a former Bullitt Co. Deputy has ties to a Mexican drug cartel

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Pharmaciststeve

DEA Investigators say a former Bullitt Co. Deputy has ties to a Mexican drug cartel http://www.wdrb.com/story/31176353/dea-investigators-say-a-former-bullitt-co-deputy-has-ties-to-a-mexican-drug-cartel LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Investigators say a former Bullitt County Special Deputy has ties to a Mexican Cartel. WDRB traveled to the center of drug operations to investigate how authorities caught up with him and the other local men tied to […]

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Per 3rd Yr PharmD candidate: Only a small minority of pharmacists refuse to dispense medications

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Pharmaciststeve

Soon, pharmacists will offer more help to patients http://www.modbee.com/opinion/opn-columns-blogs/article59390669.html Since Oct. 1, California and Oregon have been in the process of implementing a law allowing women to obtain birth control directly from pharmacists. This law is taking effect during a controversial time for pharmacists. In Cosmopolitan magazine last year, writer Haley Potiker detailed being denied […]

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Pharmacist Explains Prescription-Filling Process- piece of cake ?

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Pharmaciststeve

Pharmacist Explains Prescription-Filling Process This comes after a Marianna mother claimed another pharmacy’s negligence injured her daughter. Source: Pharmacist Explains Prescription-Filling Process   VIDEO LINK http://www.arkansasmatters.com/news/local-news/pharmacist-explains-prescription-filling-process Does anyone recognize this work environment ?… no drive thru, no ringing phones, no interruptions, no dozens of basket stacked up ? LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Questions continue to roll […]

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