CVS: …OOPS WE DID IT AGAIN…

Posted on February 9, 2019 by Pharmaciststeve

“I’m writing because of something that occurred in the medical clinic I work at today. Our medical staff intercepted a serious and potentially fatal 3-letter pharmacy chain error. A young child was brought into our office by his non-English speaking parent for a follow up visit for allergy testing. He had been previously prescribed an […]

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Zurik: HHS Secretary says ‘revolutionary’ changes to come for drug prices

Posted on February 9, 2019 by Pharmaciststeve

http://www.fox8live.com/2019/02/07/hhs-secretary-medical-waste-law-bringing-most-revolutionary-change-drug-prices/   METAIRIE, LA (WVUE) – A law signed by President Donald Trump as a result of the ‘Medical Waste’ Investigation is the start of ‘revolutionary’ changes to drug prices in the United States, Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar told Louisiana pharmacists Wednesday. Azar was in New Orleans to speak to the Association […]

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Antidepressants Can Interfere With Pain Relief Of Common Opioids

Posted on February 9, 2019 by Pharmaciststeve

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2019/02/06/691998300/antidepressants-can-interfere-with-pain-relief-of-common-opioids Combining some common antidepressants and opioids can undercut the relief of the painkillers. Antidepressants may dampen the effects of some common opioids, resulting in less effective pain management according to research findings published Wednesday. The researchers suggest physicians should consider alternative pain management strategies for patients on antidepressants. Opioids come in two broad varieties: […]

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