California Pharmacies Make 5 Million Errors Every Year, LA Times Reports
A new report by the L.A. Times reveals that California pharmacies make about 5 million prescription errors every year, many of which result in patient deaths.
Tag Archives: Pharmacy
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ISMP Issues New Drug Safety Guidelines for Community Pharmacies
The new guidelines target community pharmacies, seeking to prevent avoidable medication errors.
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FDA Inspectors Say Valisure’s Former Pharmacy Division Failed to Meet Drug Security Requirements
An FDA inspection of the independent testing lab Valisure's former pharmacy division found it failed to identify illegitimate drug products and raised questions about the company's knowledge of the Food,…
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CVS, Walmart and Walgreens Helped Spread Opioid Crisis, Federal Jury Rules
A federal jury in Ohio has determined CVS, Walmart and Walgreens should be held partially accountable for the opioid crisis in two hard-hit counties.
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Large Pharmacy Chains Pushing Refills Are Increasing The Risks Of Medication Errors: Report
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…
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Pharmacists Could Help Prevent Inappropriate Prescriptions For Older Adults: Study
A new study finds that pharmacy programs educating consumers about prescriptions they no longer need can reduce inappropriate prescribing.
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Viagra Often Being Used Without A Prescription: Study
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…
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New FDA Compounding Pharmacy Regs Needed After Outbreak: GAO
FDA needs clear guidance from Congress on how to regulate compounding pharmacies, according to a government report.
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Compounding Pharmacy Bill Would Put Public At Risk, Group Claims
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.
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Walgreen Settlement Results in $80M Payment Over Painkiller Violations
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.
