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Commentary
03/21/2024
Ann Latner, JD
Caremark has moved to compel Osterhaus into arbitration, citing a mandatory arbitration clause in their Provider Manual, which Osterhaus opposes, arguing the clause is unfair as Caremark's contracts are non-negotiable, placing burdensome...
Caremark has moved to compel Osterhaus into arbitration, citing a mandatory arbitration clause in their Provider Manual, which Osterhaus opposes, arguing the clause is unfair as Caremark's contracts are non-negotiable, placing burdensome...
Caremark has moved to compel...
03/21/2024
Pharmacy Learning Network
Commentary
03/14/2024
Yvette C Terrie, BS Pharm, RPh, consultant pharmacist
The opioid epidemic remains a critical public health concern, with various stakeholders striving to combat its challenges, including stigma, access to treatment, and rising overdose rates. Recent FDA approvals have made naloxone available...
The opioid epidemic remains a critical public health concern, with various stakeholders striving to combat its challenges, including stigma, access to treatment, and rising overdose rates. Recent FDA approvals have made naloxone available...
The opioid epidemic remains a...
03/14/2024
Pharmacy Learning Network

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Ann Latner
Commentary
03/14/2024
Ann Latner, JD
A pharmacy technician working at the Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center in Kerrville, Texas, has been sentenced to prison for his role in a scheme to steal narcotic medications from US veterans and sell them illegally for profit.
A pharmacy technician working at the Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center in Kerrville, Texas, has been sentenced to prison for his role in a scheme to steal narcotic medications from US veterans and sell them illegally for profit.
A pharmacy technician working at...
03/14/2024
Pharmacy Learning Network
Douglass Jennings
Talking Therapeutics
03/14/2024
Douglas L. Jennings, PharmD, FACC, FAHA, FCCP, FHFSA, BCPS
In this installment of Talking Therapeutics, Dr Jennings explores a new study that evaluated a simplified calcium administration plan to prevent hypertensive-related pregnancy complications.
In this installment of Talking Therapeutics, Dr Jennings explores a new study that evaluated a simplified calcium administration plan to prevent hypertensive-related pregnancy complications.
In this installment of Talking...
03/14/2024
Pharmacy Learning Network
Douglass Jennings
Talking Therapeutics
03/12/2024
Douglas L. Jennings, PharmD, FACC, FAHA, FCCP, FHFSA, BCPS
In this installment of Talking Therapeutics, Dr Jennings reviews triptans and their impact on myocardial infarction and cerebrovascular accidents.
In this installment of Talking Therapeutics, Dr Jennings reviews triptans and their impact on myocardial infarction and cerebrovascular accidents.
In this installment of Talking...
03/12/2024
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Commentary
03/08/2024
Yvette C Terrie, BS Pharm, RPh, consultant pharmacist
The CDC indicates that substance abuse, including opioid use disorder (OUD), often begins during adolescence and increases the probability of continued substance use disorders (SUD) and drug overdoses in adulthood.
The CDC indicates that substance abuse, including opioid use disorder (OUD), often begins during adolescence and increases the probability of continued substance use disorders (SUD) and drug overdoses in adulthood.
The CDC indicates that substance...
03/08/2024
Pharmacy Learning Network
Ann Latner Headshot
Commentary
03/08/2024
Ann Latner, JD
“Defendants, not the taxpayers of Kentucky, should pay for their role in creating and fueling the opioid epidemic and act to remediate the crisis," said Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman.
“Defendants, not the taxpayers of Kentucky, should pay for their role in creating and fueling the opioid epidemic and act to remediate the crisis," said Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman.
“Defendants, not the taxpayers...
03/08/2024
Pharmacy Learning Network
Ann Latner, Headshot
Commentary
03/07/2024
Ann Latner, JD
California Assembly Bill 1286, the Stop Dangerous Pharmacist Act, was passed in late 2023 and took effect at the start of this year. The bill makes some significant changes that affect chain and community pharmacies. Most importantly, it is...
California Assembly Bill 1286, the Stop Dangerous Pharmacist Act, was passed in late 2023 and took effect at the start of this year. The bill makes some significant changes that affect chain and community pharmacies. Most importantly, it is...
California Assembly Bill 1286,...
03/07/2024
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Douglass Jennings
Talking Therapeutics
03/01/2024
Douglas L. Jennings, PharmD, FACC, FAHA, FCCP, FHFSA, BCPS
In this installment of Talking Therapeutics, Dr Jennings reviews cardiovascular harm with triple inhaler therapy for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD).
In this installment of Talking Therapeutics, Dr Jennings reviews cardiovascular harm with triple inhaler therapy for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD).
In this installment of Talking...
03/01/2024
Pharmacy Learning Network
Commentary
03/01/2024
Yvette C Terrie, BS Pharm, RPh, consultant pharmacist
The surge in obesity, compounded by COVID-19, has led to increased use of weight loss drugs, notably semaglutide (Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Zepbound) gaining FDA approval. Concerns over adverse effects like pancreatitis and gastroparesis with...
The surge in obesity, compounded by COVID-19, has led to increased use of weight loss drugs, notably semaglutide (Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Zepbound) gaining FDA approval. Concerns over adverse effects like pancreatitis and gastroparesis with...
The surge in obesity, compounded...
03/01/2024
Pharmacy Learning Network

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