Is a fix seeking addict better than a functioning addict ?

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Pharmaciststeve

Our society is accepting of or tolerant of numerous addictions…  gambling, sex, work, alcohol, tobacco … and on and on … Just look around any working environment and every few hours probably 20%-25% of the employees have to take a “smoking break”… or more appropriately a “nicotine fix”.. I see employees standing out in the […]

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Another day.. another fine for CVS… more med errors at CVS.. YAWN !!

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Pharmaciststeve

CVS will pay $650,000 to resolve prescription medication errors in N.J. http://www.nj.com/independentpress/index.ssf/2013/02/cvs_nj_division_of_consumer_af.html From the article: These incidents took place at five CVS pharmacies in Morris, Union and Camden counties on various dates between Dec. 2011 and March 24, 2012. As part of its agreement, CVS has retrained staff members, increased oversight and quality assurance measures, […]

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“Drug Dealers” appears to come in a lot of forms

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Pharmaciststeve

CVS to pay $400K to resolve illegal billings to Medicaid From the article: The $400,000 settlement announced this week resolves the allegations without CVS admitting liability Through the Restricted Card Program, Medicaid patients whose drug usage indicates abuse are given limited access to prescriptions and only certain physicians are permitted to prescribe medications for them.  […]

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