Cardinal wholesaler encourages pt’s compliance to meds except maybe controls ?

Posted on July 22, 2015 by Pharmaciststeve

Cardinal Health introduces 5 must-have adherence tools at RBC http://www.drugstorenews.com/article/cardinal-health-introduces-five-must-have-adherence-tools-rbc?utm_term=DSN204726&utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=DSN-NLE-DSNam-07-22-15 Cardinal-Health-testimony  – Above link is to the testimony of a VP of Cardinal Health at the June special committee meeting of the FL BOP , where it was admitted that Cardinal and the other two major drug wholesalers were indeed rationing controlled meds to community […]

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Another incident of “COPS OFF THE RAILS ” ?

Posted on July 22, 2015 by Pharmaciststeve

Man ‘hogtied’ by Mississippi police dies as wife alleges threats over hospital visit http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2015/jul/21/man-hogtied-mississippi-police-dies-wife-alleges-threats-hospital-visit?CMP=ema_565 The family of a man who died after being “hogtied” by police in Southaven, Mississippi, say they were threatened with arrest after they requested to visit him in hospital before his death. Troy Goode, a chemical engineer from Memphis, Tennessee, died […]

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Is there some sanity on “the hill” or just seeking votes ?

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Pharmaciststeve

Senators Challenge DEA to Explain Lack of Marijuana Medical Research http://www.eastbayexpress.com/LegalizationNation/archives/2015/07/21/senators-challenge-dea-to-explain-lack-of-marijuana-medical-research There has been a great deal of cannabis-related activity this past year in the halls of federal and state governments that promise significant changes to the laws and policies of the medical and recreational cannabis industries. The latest action in Washington, DC involves eight […]

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DEA continues to operate “off the tracks” ?

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Pharmaciststeve

Inspector General report criticizes DEA informant policies and practices http://www.post-gazette.com/news/nation/2015/07/21/Inspector-General-report-criticizes-DEA-informant-policies-and-practices/stories/201507210157 The Drug Enforcement Administration does not adequately screen, monitor or control its confidential sources, allows them to deal narcotics without tight reviews, and improperly paid informants more than $1 million in federal workers’ compensation benefits over a recent year, according to a report issued today […]

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AgCenter part of initial bid to produce marijuana for medical purposes

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Pharmaciststeve

AgCenter part of initial bid to produce marijuana for medical purposes http://www.lsureveille.com/daily/agcenter-part-of-initial-bid-to-produce-marijuana-for-medical/article_823dcd62-2f45-11e5-9ea8-7f68745a5ddb.html The LSU and Southern University Agricultural Centers are first in line to potentially research and grow marijuana plants for medical use in Louisiana according to Act 261, signed into law June 29. Gov. Bobby Jindal approved the designated schools with the first right […]

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Senator Grassley wants ANSWERS from the DEA

Posted on July 20, 2015 by Pharmaciststeve

Watch the latest video at video.foxnews.com Key lawmaker demands answers from DEA following Fox News report http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2015/07/20/key-lawmaker-demands-answers-from-dea-following-fox-news-report/ A key lawmaker is demanding answers from the Drug Enforcement Administration about alleged improper conduct that was first reported by Fox News on Thursday and may be tied to the resignations of two high-level officials. A letter from […]

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Hipaa’s Use as Code of Silence Often Misinterprets the Law

Posted on July 20, 2015 by Pharmaciststeve

Hipaa’s Use as Code of Silence Often Misinterprets the Law http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/21/health/hipaas-use-as-code-of-silence-often-misinterprets-the-law.html?_r=0 How do people use, misuse or abuse Hipaa, the federal regulations protecting patients’ confidential health information? Let us count the ways: ■ Last month, in a continuing care retirement community in Ithaca, N.Y., Helen Wyvill, 72, noticed that a friend hadn’t shown up for […]

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American Red Cross emergency kit recommendations

Posted on July 19, 2015 by Pharmaciststeve

almost every section of the country is subject to different types of natural disaster(s)…  The standard recommendation from the AMERICAN RED CROSS .. is listed below…. including Medications (7-day supply) and medical items..  that would suggest that for every ONE MILLION population affected by the disaster .. each day abt 11,000 chronic pain pts would […]

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Maybe this is why death by drug overdose is not reported as a suicide

Posted on July 19, 2015 by Pharmaciststeve

Ending Life http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/ending-life-2/ A daughter sitting beside her 93 y/o terminally ill father.. who consumed a “bottle” of liquid morphine to “end it all”…  Hospice nurse shows up for a visit… calls for a ambulance… sent pt to hospital who is giving Naloxone and survived for another 4 days. The nurse also called the police […]

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what oath to uphold the Constitution ?

Posted on July 19, 2015 by Pharmaciststeve

Judge’s ruling gives Oklahoma pipe shop owner breathing room http://newsok.com/judges-ruling-gives-oklahoma-pipe-shop-owner-breathing-room/article/5434671 The owner of a chain of pipe shops in Oklahoma whose business is at risk of being snuffed out by law enforcement has received a temporary victory in federal court. by Jennifer Palmer Published: July 19, 2015   The owner of a chain of pipe […]

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