Pharmacists are sounding warnings about conditions at major chain pharmacies, which they say are increasing the risk of medication errors due to a culture that pushes as many drug refills as possible to raise sales.…
A new study finds that pharmacy programs educating consumers about prescriptions they no longer need can reduce inappropriate prescribing.…
New research highlights the effects of a growing internet-based “black market” for prescription medications, finding that a large number of men are using Viagra without an actual prescription from a doctor. …
FDA needs clear guidance from Congress on how to regulate compounding pharmacies, according to a government report.…
A proposed bill involving the compounding pharmacy industry has come under fire, as it may allow some pharmacies to act as drug manufacturers, selling drug combinations without obtaining FDA approval.…
The DEA announced an $80 million settlement with Walgreen over the charges that the pharmacy chain illegally sold massive amounts of OxyContin and other controlled painkillers.
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Another compounding pharmacy has recalled all of its drugs amid safety concerns, as legislation designed to address industry-wide problems has faced harsh criticism from consumer groups. …
Yet another compounding pharmacy is recalling all of its supposedly sterile products, as the FDA continues to crack down following a deadly fungal meningitis outbreak that killed dozens of people nationwide late last year. …
The federal government has filed a lawsuit against Novartis Pharmaceuticals this week, claiming that the pharmaceutical company engaged in an illegal kickback scheme to sell its kidney transplant drug Myfortic. …
All fungal meningitis outbreak lawsuits filed against the New England Compounding Center (NECC) in the federal court system will be transferred to the District of Massachusetts for coordinated pretrial proceedings as part of an MDL, or multidistrict litigation. …
