Pharmacist: This is my clinic and I will run it as I see fit… your medical needs don’t matter to me

Posted on November 10, 2017 by Pharmaciststeve

Hello Sir,        Thank you for taking the time to see what my email is about. I appreciate it. Robin Graham sent me your way and suggested I let you know what I have been dealing with and see what your thoughts were if you had any suggestions. I’ve run or been staff […]

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Epileptic girl sues Sessions to legalize medical marijuana nationwide

Posted on November 10, 2017 by Pharmaciststeve

Epileptic girl sues Sessions to legalize medical marijuana nationwide https://www.rt.com/usa/409529-girl-sues-sessions-medical-marijuana/ Edited time: 11 Nov, 2017 02:01 Get short URL © Nir Elias / Reuters A 12-year-old girl suffering from epilepsy is suing Attorney General Jeff Sessions in order to legalize marijuana for medicinal purposes on a federal level. A motion by the US government to […]

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:Pharmacist: I’M NOT COMFORTABLE — because pt is DISABLED OLDER MAN ?

Posted on November 10, 2017 by Pharmaciststeve

To whom it may concern, I am a disabled man. I’ve been prescribed_methadone 10 mg. Oraly every 6 hours for my chronic pain from University of miami heathsystem pain management  WHICH IS VERY WELL KNOWN. I HAVE PROBLEMS WITH MOBILITY THEREFORE I’VE CHOSEN TO HAVE MY PRESCRIPTION FILLED AT THE CVS PHARMACY ON 5695 SW […]

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Pharmacies, PBMs, insurers call for opioid prescription policy changes

Posted on November 10, 2017 by Pharmaciststeve

Pharmacies, PBMs, insurers call for opioid prescription policy changes http://www.modernhealthcare.com/article/20171108/NEWS/171109886 Drug prescribers throughout the country should establish a seven-day supply limit for initial opioid prescriptions, and they should be written electronically to slow the abuse of the addictive painkillers, a group of pharmacies, pharmacy benefit managers and health plans wrote in a letter to President […]

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A big payoff: Little-known Medicare lawsuit may bring help to millions

Posted on November 10, 2017 by Pharmaciststeve

A big payoff: Little-known Medicare lawsuit may bring help to millions http://www.unionleader.com/silver-linings/A-big-payoff-Little-known-Medicare-lawsuit-_may-bring-help-to-millions-11072017 Dick Spero of Salem is an 80-year-old who wears an impish smile on his face, a cross on his chest, and a vest holding a life-saving device that keeps blood pumping through his heart 24 hours a day. The LVAD, an artificial heart […]

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