Only a “bureaucratic mind” would come up with this !

Posted on June 18, 2015 by Pharmaciststeve

  Retailer doesn’t have to restrict access to DM products… just not sell it to anyone under 18… do you think that if they can’t purchase it.. THEY MIGHT END UP STEALING IT ? Dear Pharmacies/Retailer: > > > IMPORTANT NOTICE –New Law re: Dextromethorphan over-the-counter medications. > > Effective July 1, 2015, it is […]

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Sometimes you have to practice what you preach

Posted on June 18, 2015 by Pharmaciststeve

A few weeks ago, I contacted our Part D provider (Silver Scripts) about a vacation over-ride (early refill)  for certain medications for Barb.. we were leaving for an extended period of time to our condo in Florida. At first the CS representative declined to speak with me.. because she could not find the POA/authorization on […]

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Another DOUBLE STANDARD ?

Posted on June 18, 2015 by Pharmaciststeve

Temponeras indicted on federal charges http://www.portsmouth-dailytimes.com/news/news/154147269/Temponeras-indicted-on-federal-charges When are we going to see charges in deaths of pts that have died because Pharmacists have refused to fill necessary pain or controlled meds and pts die from withdrawal or suicide because of unrelenting pain ? A conclusion by an examiner in a recent case in the state […]

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Employees and customers of a Pike Creek drug store that’s been without a working air conditioner for weeks could get relief soon.

Posted on June 18, 2015 by Pharmaciststeve

Pike Creek Walgreens without air-conditioning for weeks http://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/local/2015/06/18/pike-creek-walgreens-without-air-conditioning-weeks/28944533/ Employees and customers of a Pike Creek drug store that’s been without a working air conditioner for weeks could get relief soon. The Walgreens at 4575 New Linden Hill Road store has had a broken unit since at least Memorial Day, said Phil Caruso, a company spokesman. […]

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