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Prescribing Red Flags and Suspicious Controlled Substance Orders: Current Cautionary Tales

FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars

Houck — Separate decisions by federal district courts in Texas and Puerto Rico in the past two months provide cautionary tales for every pharmacy and wholesale distributor dispensing or distributing controlled substances. This post examines the Zarzamora pharmacy and prescribing red flags decision. d/b/a CVS/Pharmacy, Nos.

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Acella Pharmaceuticals voluntarily recalls thyroid drugs over lack of potency

The Pharma Data

Acella Pharmaceuticals is recalling two types of its thyroid medication as the drugs may be too weak to properly treat those who take them. . Photo by Adam from UK. This follows a similar recall of thyroid medications that was issued by the FDA in recent weeks.

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Dr. Lolettima O. Johnson Celebrated for Dedication to the Field of Medicine

The Pharma Data

With years of pharmaceutical expertise to her credit, Dr. Johnson first garnered inspiration for her professional future during her formative years. Doctor Johnson has had an inspiring career that encompasses several aspects of the pharmacy industry. Dr. Johnson assists in interpreting the results when they become available.

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Beyond the Big Three PBMs: Examining a Potential Trend

Perficient: Drug Development

Among these, pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) play a crucial role, handling reimbursements and negotiations with drug manufacturers and pharmacies. This ongoing struggle contributes to the broader atmosphere of tension within the pharmaceutical sector. Prescription drugs reach patients through a complex web of entities.

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Educating Patients about Generic Drugs: Strategies for Success

Drug Patent Watch

Generic drugs are pharmaceutical products that contain the same active ingredients as their brand-name counterparts. Joint Education Sessions Organize joint education sessions where doctors and pharmacists can provide comprehensive information about generic drugs to patients. What Are Generic Drugs? A: In most cases, yes.

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Copy of 1 in 3 Americans Prescribed Inappropriate Drugs

The Pharma Data

. “Inappropriate prescribing to older adults can have significant adverse clinical and financial impact,” said Collin Clark, a clinical assistant professor at the University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science, in New York. “As the age of the U.S.

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Novartis appoints Rob Kowalski as Chief People & Organization Officer

The Pharma Data

He holds a Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences and a Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, US. Kowalski has significant experience in large scale global transformations and has been highly regarded for his development of key talents, many of whom have moved into senior leadership roles within Novartis.