Pharmacist quotes CDC guidelines as reason to deny pt’s pain meds

Posted on August 19, 2017 by Pharmaciststeve

In her own words: a woman with constant pain is denied her meds http://www.ktuu.com/content/news/In-her-own-words-a-woman-with-cronic-pain-is-denied-her-meds-441051633.html ANCHORAGE (KTUU) Cathy Therrien is a breast cancer survivor who’s undergone four surgeries and lives with constant pain. She says her bones rub against each other and she relies on opioid based prescriptions to control her pain. But, recently Therrien’s prescription […]

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FDA’s Standards for Device Approvals Under Scrutiny

Posted on August 19, 2017 by Pharmaciststeve

FDA’s Standards for Device Approvals Under Scrutiny Studies often low quality — or missing entirely when it comes to post-market surveillance https://www.medpagetoday.com/publichealthpolicy/fdageneral/67300?xid=nl_mpt_WeeklyVideos_2017-08-19&eun=g578717d0r A study appearing in the Journal of the American Medical Association documents the occasionally poor quality of clinical studies used to expand FDA approvals for high-risk medical devices. But as F. Perry Wilson, […]

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A smoker would theoretically have to consume nearly 1,500 pounds of marijuana within about fifteen minutes to induce a lethal response

Posted on August 19, 2017 by Pharmaciststeve

Did Marijuana Kill This Young Marijuana Advocate? Um, Nope www.thefreshtoast.com/cannabis/did-marijuana-kill-this-young-marijuana-advocate-um-nope/ The headline from TODAY.com was alarming. It was equally odious. “Did marijuana kill this young man? Doctors may never know for sure” screamed the NBC-owned website known for its clumsy muchie jokes and outdated Cheech and Chong references. The story details the death of Michael […]

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Ohio: BIG BROTHER keeping “an eye” on LEGAL MJ

Posted on August 19, 2017 by Pharmaciststeve

State seeks bids for real-time access to medical marijuana facility cameras http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2017/08/state_seeks_bids_for_real-time.html COLUMBUS, Ohio – The state is seeking bids from companies that can provide a surveillance system so regulators can keep tabs on medical marijuana dispensaries, processors, testing laboratories and growers. The Ohio Board of Pharmacy needs a system to access cameras that will be […]

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