Posted on October 12, 2020 by Pharmaciststeve
Mallinckrodt files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/pharmacy/mallinckrodt-files-for-chapter-11-bankruptcy.html Mallinckrodt has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy for all of its U.S. subsidiaries and some international subsidiaries, the company said Oct. 12. The bankruptcy restructuring will reduce the company’s total debt by about $1.3 billion and resolve opioid-related claims and litigation involving its drug Acthar. “After many months […]
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Posted on October 10, 2020 by Pharmaciststeve
In the USA – on average 7500 people die EVERY DAY… according to this. According to this, total USA deaths for 2020 is projected to be the LOWEST IN THREE YEARS and this number must include the reported 200,000+ COVID-19 deaths. Makes one wonder before the pandemic… reportedly we had a death crisis of opiate […]
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Posted on October 9, 2020 by Pharmaciststeve
US Blood Pressure Validated Device Listing https://www.validatebp.org/ Blood pressure measurement devices that have been validated for clinical accuracy as determined through an independent review process. Uncontrolled high blood pressure (“BP”) is the leading risk factor for death and disability. The accurate measurement of BP is essential for the diagnosis and management of hypertension. One important […]
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Posted on October 8, 2020 by Pharmaciststeve
FDA flags 428 spinal cord stimulator patient deaths, urges more tests before implant https://www.medtechdive.com/news/fda-flags-428-spinal-cord-stimulator-patient-deaths-urges-more-tests-befor/584714/ FDA on Thursday published a letter to healthcare providers outlining hundreds of reports of deaths and thousands of injuries and malfunctions with spinal cord stimulators, reminding physicians to follow product labels calling for a simulation in patients prior to permanently implanting […]
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Posted on October 8, 2020 by Pharmaciststeve
Coronavirus: Health experts join global anti-lockdown movement https://www.bbc.com/news/health-54442386 Thousands of scientists and health experts have joined a global movement warning of “grave concerns” about Covid-19 lockdown policies. Nearly 6,000 experts, including dozens from the UK, say the approach is having a devastating impact on physical and mental health as well as society. They are calling […]
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Posted on October 7, 2020 by Pharmaciststeve
obviously this reporter and/or the person she is talking to… seems to believe that there is only ONE FENTANYL but according to Wikipedia… there is some 1400 different analogs of Fentanyl and one analog Fentanyl Citrate is a C-II med approved for human use. All other analogs are ILLEGAL OPIATES. This article bounces back and […]
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Posted on October 7, 2020 by Pharmaciststeve
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak After Nasal Swab Testing for Coronavirus Disease 2019 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaotolaryngology/fullarticle/2771362 In March 2020, coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) emerged as a global pandemic. Testing for presence of active severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection is 1 pillar of the global response.1 In particular, nasopharyngeal, anterior nasal, and midturbinate swabs are 3 of […]
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Posted on October 7, 2020 by Pharmaciststeve
CVS Apologizes For Prescription Delays At Cape Stores https://patch.com/massachusetts/falmouth/cape-residents-angry-cvs-falling-behind-prescriptions FALMOUTH, MA — Cape Cod residents reported there have been delays refilling prescriptions at CVS Pharmacy locations in East Falmouth and Mashpee. According to the Cape Cod Times, several residents complained that both pharmacies were behind on filling new prescriptions and refilling existing ones. Mashpee resident […]
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Posted on October 6, 2020 by Pharmaciststeve
Community pharmacy group says CVS, other bigs are unfairly steering patients https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2020/09/22/community-pharmacy-group-says-cvs-other-bigs-are-unfairly-steering-patients/ A huge majority of community pharmacists have lost patients in the last six months due to unfair practices by much larger competitors, an industry group that represents small pharmacists said last week. They accuse CVS Health — which operates as an insurer, claims […]
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Posted on October 5, 2020 by Pharmaciststeve
Dogs… Millions of pills…. Profiling
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