80,000 EpiPen Devices Recalled Worldwide

Posted on March 22, 2017 by Pharmaciststeve

80,000 EpiPen Devices Recalled Worldwide http://www.self.com/story/epipen-devices-recalled-worldwide Mylan, the makers of the EpiPen, announced on Monday that more than 80,000 units of the EpiPen, the patented device used to dispense a life-saving dose of adrenaline (a.k.a. epinephrine) in cases of severe allergies, have been recalled in multiple countries. The recalled EpiPens could have a defective part […]

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Irritable bowel syndrome medication linked to pancreatitis in certain patients

Posted on March 22, 2017 by Pharmaciststeve

Irritable bowel syndrome medication linked to pancreatitis in certain patients http://www.clinicaladvisor.com/gastroenterology-information-center/fda-issues-warning-for-viberzi-irritable-bowel-syndrome-medication/article/645599/ The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning patients and healthcare professionals that Viberzi (eluxadoline; Allergan) tablets should not be used in patients without a gallbladder due to an increased risk of developing serious pancreatitis that could lead to hospitalization or death.  Viberzi, a mu-opioid […]

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Compounding pharmacy president not guilty of 2nd degree murder

Posted on March 22, 2017 by Pharmaciststeve

Compounding pharmacy president guilty of racketeering, not guilty of 2nd degree murder http://framingham.wickedlocal.com/news/20170322/compounding-pharmacy-president-guilty-of-racketeering-not-guilty-of-2nd-degree-murder BOSTON — The former head of a Massachusetts pharmacy was acquitted Wednesday of murder allegations but convicted of racketeering and other crimes in a meningitis outbreak that was traced to fungus-contaminated drugs and killed 64 people across the country. Prosecutors said Barry […]

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99.1% of the filers were in support of kratom’s availability

Posted on March 22, 2017 by Pharmaciststeve

DEA kratom comment filing period findings www.kratom-k.com/dea-kratom-comment-filing-period-findings/ ACFC releases kratom findings DEA opened public comment in regards to a proposed ban of the kratom plant and it’s constituents late last year before a proposed ban. The response was quick, coordinated and overwhelming consisted of positive support. Thank to results from an early February study by […]

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Follow the money trail : PBM’s demand 50% rebates from manufacturers

Posted on March 22, 2017 by Pharmaciststeve

Eli Lilly says it’s cutting an average of 50% off list prices—and its price hikes don’t work http://www.fiercepharma.com/pharma/lilly-s-average-rebates-and-discounts-swell-to-50-off-list-prices Heightened pressure from pharmacy benefit managers and increased competition among drugmakers are taking a big bite out of Eli Lilly’s list-price hikes—an 11-percentage-point bite, on average, the company said in a new report. After raising list prices […]

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Follow the money trail: Pharmacy Benefit Managers and Insulin Makers Face Price Scheme Lawsuit (CVS, ESRX)

Posted on March 22, 2017 by Pharmaciststeve

Pharmacy Benefit Managers and Insulin Makers Face Price Scheme Lawsuit (CVS, ESRX) http://www.investopedia.com/news/pharmacy-benefit-managers-and-insulin-makers-face-price-scheme-lawsuit-cvs-esrx/ Three of the nation’s leading pharmacy benefit managers (PBM) have been named in a lawsuit charging that they participated with major insulin manufacturers in a price fixing scheme. CVS Health Corp. (CVS ) OptumRx unit were named in a federal court filing […]

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Pharma company linked to Ohio senator benefits from opioid addiction and treatment

Posted on March 22, 2017 by Pharmaciststeve

Pharma company linked to Ohio senator benefits from opioid addiction and treatment http://www.newsnet5.com/news/local-news/oh-cuyahoga/pharma-company-linked-to-ohio-senator-benefits-from-opioid-addiction-and-treatment CLEVELAND – We’ve seen the videos of countless Northeast Ohioans revived with Naloxone. The drug fighting an epidemic fueled in part by the billion dollar pharmaceutical industry. But our News 5 investigation found at least one those big pharmaceutical companies is making […]

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All I want is to keep my pain from imprisoning me.

Posted on March 22, 2017 by Pharmaciststeve

All I want is to keep my pain from imprisoning me. healthadvice.press/how-long-have-you-been-fighting-the-chronic-pain-system/ How long have you been in the system?   The medical system, I mean. I’m talking about the chronic pain and illness patients ― like me ― who make a pilgrimage to the doctor’s office month after month, year after year, until the […]

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