Nationwide Recall of Toradol

Posted on March 5, 2015 by Pharmaciststeve

Nationwide Recall of Toradol http://migraine.com/blog/nationwide-recall-of-toradol/ Toradol, also known as Ketorolac, is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is used on a short term basis to treat severe pain. It can be taken as a pill, used as an injection or given through an IV. It is often used to reduce fever, pain and swelling. For […]

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We care about human suffering.. as long as it doesn’t take opiates to resolve ?

Posted on March 5, 2015 by Pharmaciststeve

The Unexpected Consequences Of The War On Drugs http://thinkprogress.org/health/2015/03/05/3630116/pain-relief-access-world/ For decades, the World Health Organization has designated pain treatment as a fundamental human right. Nonetheless, about 75 percent of the global population still doesn’t have access to basic pain relief medications, according to a new report from United Nations researchers — which means that about […]

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Just like a “good neighbor” we take as much money out of the community as we can ?

Posted on March 5, 2015 by Pharmaciststeve

Walgreens and CVS Declare War on Property Taxes How to slash your tax bill by 50 percent http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-03-05/walgreens-and-cvs-declare-war-on-property-taxes Walgreens boasts convenient locations, a wide array of products, and a killer tax strategy. When it works, local tax officials warn, kids and homeowners suffer. In the fall of 2012, county tax officials in Kentucky began preparing for […]

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Doctors of Pharmacy (PharmD’s) providing “MANGLED CARE ” ?

Posted on March 5, 2015 by Pharmaciststeve

Local pharmacies refuse to fill teen’s autism prescription Teen’s mom drives 4 hours to fill prescription http://www.wesh.com/news/local-pharmacies-refuse-to-fill-teens-autism-prescription/31618514#.VPfC7h4o1Mg.facebook OCALA, Fla. —As a child, Keara was diagnosed with a rare form of autism. At 16, she no longer suffers seizures, and her symptoms are under control. Doctors: Cancer patients being denied medicine WESH 2’s Matt Grant discusses […]

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Medication in “concrete” to prevent abuse ?

Posted on March 5, 2015 by Pharmaciststeve

Tamper-Proof Pills http://www.wsvn.com/story/28255407/tamper-proof-pills WSVN — Prescriptions for powerful painkillers have tripled in the past 12 years, with more people becoming addicted as a result. But local researchers are using new technology to create “tamper-proof pills” that can save lives. Investigative reporter Carmel Cafiero is on the case.Cory Lewis spent years addicted to prescription painkillers. The […]

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