RPH fired by chain and violated ADA

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Pharmaciststeve

Court Rules in Favor of Pharmacist Fired Because of her Arthritis http://discriminationattorneysinatlanta.com/news/court-rules-in-favor-of-pharmacist-fired-because-of-her-arthritis/ From the article: Karen Scavetta worked as a pharmacist for King Soopers, Inc. She had worked at King Soopers for thirty years, and in the position of a pharmacist since 1994. Scavetta suffers from rheumatoid arthritis. That condition “causes pain, swelling and damage to the […]

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For those of you who are opiophobic or thinks everyone who takes opiates is a junkie please read this

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Pharmaciststeve

https://drjengunter.wordpress.com/2013/01/26/the-fdas-new-restrictions-on-hydrocodone-are-unlikely-to-solve-any-problem/#comment-9431 This blog is written by a female OB/GYN and pain specialist…  It makes unbelievable sense.. and if you -after reading it – are still opiophobic and/or think that anyone taking opiates are addicts.. IMO… there is little hope for you  in this area of healthcare 🙁

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Costco hit with lawsuit by former pharmacy technician over prescription drugs, wrongful termination

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Pharmaciststeve

http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/story?section=news/local/orange_county&id=9002130 From the article: Thomas says he was fired after raising concerns and contacting law enforcement about a string of doctors and questionable prescriptions. Thomas accuses Costco pharmacy managers of dispensing “excessive narcotic prescriptions to addicted customers,” dismissing Thomas’ concerns and acting to “protect its profits.” One of those pharmacists, Huong Nguyen, called the DEA. […]

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