Trump’s claim of ‘amazing’ success in cutting opioid prescriptions

Posted on May 2, 2019 by Pharmaciststeve

Trump’s claim of ‘amazing’ success in cutting opioid prescriptions https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2019/05/02/trumps-claim-amazing-success-cutting-opioid-prescriptions The president earns Three Pinocchios. “One year ago, we pledged to cut nationwide opioid prescriptions by one-third. Already during my time in office, we have reduced the total amount of opioid prescribed by 34 percent. That’s a pretty amazing number.” — President Trump, speaking at […]

Filed under: General Problems | 11 Comments »

Nevada: I-Team: Feds back-pedal on opioid crackdown

Posted on May 2, 2019 by Pharmaciststeve

I-Team: Feds back-pedal on opioid crackdown https://www.lasvegasnow.com/news/local-news/i-team-feds-back-pedal-on-opioid-crackdown/1971009919 LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Millions of Americans suffering with chronic pain are hoping for relief, now that the CDC has clarified its guidelines led to a nationwide crackdown on prescription opioids. The overwhelming majority of opioid related overdoses are caused by illicit drugs, including heroin, not prescription medication, but […]

Filed under: General Problems | 1 Comment »

Let’s talk about why doctors are terrified.

Posted on May 2, 2019 by Pharmaciststeve

https://www.facebook.com/pharmaciststeve if you are using Firefox… it doesn’t like some other browser or go to my facebook page  

Filed under: General Problems | 4 Comments »

Example of a pharmacist providing “denial of care” … because they can.. no other reason(s) needed

Posted on May 2, 2019 by Pharmaciststeve

My pain med refills were supposed to be picked up yesterday. Got a call from my PM doctor this morning saying I need to fill them at another pharmacy. Dropped them off on Monday, pharmacy manager said I can pick them up the 1st. So, called the Walmart where I’ve been getting ALL my prescriptions […]

Filed under: General Problems | 8 Comments »