What you see is not necessarily what you get !

Posted on November 6, 2011 by Pharmaciststeve

How many times have you heard someone say that they don’t see/understand what a Pharmacist does? So customers – can’t call them patients – because all they seemed to be interested in is getting their Rx filled and leaving… probably treat the counter person at the fast food place better. Of course part of the […]

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Could this be Münchausen syndrome by proxy ?

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Pharmaciststeve

For those of you who don’t know what this is… here is a wikipedia link to explain it… http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M%C3%BCnchausen_syndrome_by_proxy United Health has been running this commercial http://www.youtube.com/user/UnitedHealthcare?v=8O1i0InZ8bM&feature=pyv&ad=15332119071&kw=united%20health According to the commercial.. this “fellow” ran into a pretty serious medical condition… UNITED HEALTH “noticed that the medication that he received from two different prescribers and filled […]

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If you think that the pharmacy boards are catatonic -this may be why

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Pharmaciststeve

In a report from USA TODAY (Dec 2008) they produced data that the vast majority of state pharmacy boards have chain pharmacy execs on them. http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/health/2008-12-30-pharmacies-boards-mistakes-prescriptions_N.htm Could this at least partially explain why only three boards stopped Rite Aid’s 15 minute Rx guarantee or you get a gift card? Here is another example of this […]

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To Pee or Not to Pee … that is the question

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Pharmaciststeve

How many times has someone heard a Pharmacist complained about no breaks.. even being discouraged from taking bathroom breaks. Some companies dictate no chairs, food, drinks in the Rx area… even when the Pharmacist is expected to work 12-14 hrs. Although, technicians are provided rest breaks and meal breaks without question. In fact many rest […]

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Here is one patient that Walgreen’s hasn’t been able to buy their silence – YET !

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Pharmaciststeve

Apparently this medication error and the patient cannot be silenced with a check or gift cards. Of course when this is settled, the settlement will be confidential and sealed. http://www.madisonrecord.com/news/238876-pharmacy-dispensed-pain-med-instead-of-anti-depressant-suit-claims If you are a Pharmacist, you do realize that by mis-filling a prescription you probably broke company policy.. breaking your practice act. They are asking […]

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The war on drugs is like a blind mouse trying to find a piece of cheese

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Pharmaciststeve

The Feds and other bureaucrats keep going back doing the same thing concerning substance abuse. No matter what substance they are trying to “control” they are using identification that can and is forged… driver’s license and/or SSN. In the State of KY, Pharmacist are required to get a SSN or driver’s license number.. which is […]

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When someone else tells you what path to take

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Pharmaciststeve

Doing what you are told by non-pharmacist managers, when you are uncomfortable or know it is wrong… can lead down a dangerous path. They have no license and nothing to lose. Open to see image

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Is the Texas Board of Pharmacy trying to “weed out” indy pharmacies?

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Pharmaciststeve

Is the Texas Board of Pharmacy trying to “weed out” indy pharmacies? Texas Pharmacy Board Update: Crackdown on Houston Independent Pharmacies Continues Has anyone checked on the number of chain execs that are sitting on this board? What would possess a board to discriminate against a class of pharmacies/pharmacists?

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Educated in America – NOT!

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Pharmaciststeve

Here are some figures: H1b Applications for the big three. First figure is for decade 2000-2010. Second figure is just for 2010. CVS- 5489 488 Rite-Aid- 4440 245 Walgreen-s 1649 27 Ever walk up to or call a Rx dept in one of the chain stores and the Pharmacist you are having difficulty in communicating.. […]

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Your Pharmacist could be DANGEROUS to YOUR HEALTH

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Pharmaciststeve

We all know about distracted drivers, texting, cellphones and we are all aware of impaired drivers – medications, illegal drugs, alcohol, lack of sleep. The Pharmacist filling your prescription may be suffering from one or more of these conditions. Distracted – the typical Pharmacist has to oversee 3-4 or more technicians… having to keep a […]

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