Another SUN RISE and my INBOX starts filling up – tip of the iceberg ?

Posted on February 11, 2017 by Pharmaciststeve

Hello,  I live in West Virginia I am in treatment for opiate addiction I used to get pain meds but it got to the point were pharmacies starting acting like gods and stopped filling them.So know I chose to just give it up and searched out a doctor to treat me.Now I am on suboxone […]

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Maybe this is where prescribers/pharmacists are getting their “IDEAS”

Posted on February 11, 2017 by Pharmaciststeve

This came in the mail today… from the company that makes the brand name Valium and Klonopin. Which few dispenses anymore since they are both available generically. Was this “scary letter” sent out at the “suggestion” of the DEA ? Both of these medications already contains a BLACK BOX WARNING in the FDA’s “Medication Guides […]

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Another day… another email from a chronic painer being “tortured” ?

Posted on February 10, 2017 by Pharmaciststeve

I am at a loss. We live in  Colorado  and doctors refuse pain medication to so many, my husband being one. My husband has a neck fusion (3 vertebrae), 3 knee surgeries, ankle surgery, tears to L5 and S1( which they say he is too young to have surgery for). He has done Radio frequency […]

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Zurik: Insurers pushing Medicare clients into the donut hole

Posted on February 10, 2017 by Pharmaciststeve

Zurik: Insurers pushing Medicare clients into the donut hole http://m.fox8live.com/wvuefox8/db_354681/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=bNV694Vn&full=true#display NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – “I really like the blueberry cake donut the best,” says Stephanie, showing us around the shop where she works, Blue Dot Donuts in New Orleans. They fry enough donuts to satisfy everyone’s sweet spot; about 450 a day line one display […]

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#Walgreens settles allegations of violation of federal and state anti-kickback laws with FIFTY MILLION FINE

Posted on February 10, 2017 by Pharmaciststeve

Walgreens settles over ‘savings club’ claim http://myjournalcourier.com/news/105609/walgreens-settles-over-savings-club-claim Normally violating Medicare/Medicaid anti-kickback laws results in a 5 yrs in prison and $25,000 fine for EACH VIOLATION… who at Walgreens is going to JAIL ? Illinois has joined at least 30 other states and the federal government to settle allegations that Walgreen Co. unlawfully solicited and persuaded […]

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lack of sleep is making emergency medical services personnel “stupid, slow and dangerous”

Posted on February 10, 2017 by Pharmaciststeve

Sleep deprivation contributes to medical errors, affects health care workers’ health http://siouxcityjournal.com/lifestyles/health-med-fit/sleep-deprivation-contributes-to-medical-errors-affects-health-care-workers/article_ccf8f3d3-0e63-5e97-b028-544a8cbd936f.html SIOUX CITY — Even on his days off, Ricky Osorio, a registered nurse who works in UnityPoint Health — St. Luke’s emergency department, struggled to fall asleep. He’d drink hot decaffeinated tea, read a book, meditate and picture a beach in Mexico. “I […]

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a critical element of Humana’s strategy going forward… with 500 FEWER EMPLOYEES?

Posted on February 10, 2017 by Pharmaciststeve

Humana to lay off 500 home-care workers in Ohio and Florida http://www.modernhealthcare.com/article/20170209/NEWS/170209906? Humana will lay off about 500 employees in Ohio and Florida who work in the insurer’s home healthcare division. Employees were notified on Feb. 1, Cincinnati.com reported. The layoffs will take effect April 3. Kate Marx, a Humana spokeswoman, said the layoffs weren’t […]

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Dying patients have Pence’s backing on ‘right to try’ policy

Posted on February 9, 2017 by Pharmaciststeve

Dying patients have Pence’s backing on ‘right to try’ policy http://www.enewscourier.com/cnhi_network/dying-patients-have-pence-s-backing-on-right-to-try/article_2a797621-fab0-5044-a511-bd8b40068ccd.html Just don’t expect PENCE to support the pt’s right to pain management Vice President Mike Pence may have just picked another fight with pharmaceutical companies — one that doesn’t involve drug prices.  Pence is pushing for legislation that would give terminally ill patients expanded […]

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WIS: meth epidemic amid concerns for children

Posted on February 9, 2017 by Pharmaciststeve

State, federal officials warn lawmakers of meth epidemic amid concerns for children wbay.com/2017/02/09/state-federal-officials-warn-lawmakers-of-meth-epidemic-amid-concerns-for-children/ MADISON, Wis. (WBAY) – Our state’s meth problem is worse than the opioid epidemic in some parts of Wisconsin. That bold statement came from Attorney General Brad Schimel Wednesday during a hearing before lawmakers in Madison. It’s the beginning of what may […]

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Marijuana Today: Sen. Jeff Sessions confirmed

Posted on February 9, 2017 by Pharmaciststeve

Marijuana Today: Sen. Jeff Sessions confirmed Plus, pot slows brain cancer; and the weed gender gap is closing; … http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Marijuana-Today-Sen-Jeff-Sessions-confirmed-10920803.php TOP NEWS Sen. Jeff Sessions was confirmed in a split 52-47 vote yesterday.    … Here’s what I think you can count on: Jeff Sessions is going to do his worst. But, if history is any guide, it will matter […]

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