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Surgeon General… has addict brother… does PHOTO OPT at PHOENIX HOUSE WTF ?
Posted on December 9, 2017 by Pharmaciststeve
Deaths from ILLEGAL OPIATES: More than 35,000 people died from heroin and synthetic opioid overdoses last year
Posted on December 9, 2017 by Pharmaciststeve
Four-Fold Jump In Deaths In Opioid-Driven Hospitalizations https://www.news-line.com/PH_news28800_enews People who end up in the hospital due to an opioid-related condition are four times more likely to die now than they were in 2000, according to research led by Harvard Medical School and published in the issue of Health Affairs. The country is in the throes […]
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If we treated other chronic diseases like chronic pain is being treated
Posted on December 9, 2017 by Pharmaciststeve
A number of health/disease issues have a correlation to Body Mass Index (BMI) https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/educational/lose_wt/BMI/bmicalc.htm The common perception is that those who have a higher than normal BMI… are there because the eat too much or exercise too little. Some of the diseases associated with elevated BMI are: Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) Diabetes Cardiovascular disease Elevated […]
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When healthcare payers become healthcare DICTATORS ?
Posted on December 9, 2017 by Pharmaciststeve
In October my doctor at the cancer hospital called CVS Caremark PBM for a prior authorization and was told until I am denied coverage for the rx one can not be requested. On 12/5 I was informed by my local pharmacy that I was formally denied coverage for my doctor’s rx by CVS Caremark PBM . I asked for the price difference […]
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A WA state pain clinic closure is coming soon
Posted on December 9, 2017 by Pharmaciststeve
SOS here in WA state. A WA state pain clinic closure is coming soon – need to get all WA peeps into new WA group. DOH has told ALL other pain clinics NOT to accept these patients and send them ALL to rehab
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Unrig the system: Why does America have so many problems?
Posted on December 8, 2017 by Pharmaciststeve
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FAKE NEWS: using data from 2010.. Nevada has the fourth highest overdose mortality rate in the country
Posted on December 8, 2017 by Pharmaciststeve
I-Team: Nevada doctors will have to comply with new opioid regulations on Jan. 1 http://www.lasvegasnow.com/news/i-team-nevada-doctors-will-have-to-comply-with-new-opioid-regulations-on-jan-1/876634765 LAS VEGAS – As of New Year’s day, Nevada doctors who prescribe opioid medication will have to comply with new regulations. On Tuesday night, physicians received a crash course on how the rules will work. The new law, Assembly Bill […]
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FDA’s latest attack on #Kratom ?
Posted on December 8, 2017 by Pharmaciststeve
There are hundreds – thousands of “supplements” that make “suggestions” as to their ability to help a pt’s health and they all have the statement including on the label as to the fact that they are not approved by the FDA Dietary Supplement Products & Ingredients https://www.fda.gov/Food/DietarySupplements/ProductsIngredients/default.htm The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act […]
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PBM’s requiring more and more PHI data points on your prescription to pay for it.
Posted on December 8, 2017 by Pharmaciststeve
Steve, I recently started having trouble with the Wal-Mart Pharmacy . My doctor prescribes a topical cream for dry skin (Clobetasol). The pharmacy has been giving me this medication without incident for at least two years. The last two times I attempted to refill my prescription the Wal-Mart employee behind the counter refused to […]
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When one “medical deity” thinks they can OVER-RIDE the other “medical deities” ?
Posted on December 8, 2017 by Pharmaciststeve
I have a couple of questions. 1. Have you heard of a pain management doctor taking away xanax that he never prescribed or has anything to do with? Nor does he even know why I’m taking it? He took away my Tizanidine last month, now it’s my xanax. I have been on them for over […]
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