Mechanism of Action of Capecitabine
Introduction Capecitabine is an oral prodrug of 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) widely used in the treatment of breast cancer, colorectal … Read more
Pharmacy Freak Editorial Team
USP <800> Hazardous Drugs: This Law Is More Than Just Compounding, Are You Handling Hazardous Pills Safely at the Retail Counter?
USP <800> is often treated as a “compounding rule.” That misses the point. The standard is about reducing … Read more
The Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA): Why You Can’t Use “Easy Open” Caps, The Law You Must Follow Unless a Patient Signs This Waiver.
If you work in a pharmacy, you have probably heard a customer ask for an “easy-open cap.” Under … Read more
Whistleblower Protections: You Reported Your Company for Fraud, Now What? The Legal Rights That Protect You from Retaliation.
You did the right thing: you reported fraud. Now you’re worried about what might happen to your job, … Read more
Corporate Integrity Agreements (CIAs): Your Company Got in Trouble, Now You’re Under a CIA, What This Means for Your Daily Workflow.
Your company settled with the government. Now you’re operating under a Corporate Integrity Agreement (CIA). It feels heavy … Read more
Wrong Drug / Wrong Strength Errors: The Most Common Dispensing Error, The Legal Aftermath and How to Report It Correctly.
Wrong-drug and wrong-strength mix-ups are the most common dispensing errors in both community and hospital pharmacies. They happen … Read more
“Failure to Counsel” Lawsuits: Why Saying “Any Questions?” Isn’t Enough, How OBRA ’90 Is Used Against Pharmacists in Court.
Pharmacists are being sued more often for “failure to counsel.” In many of these cases, the chart shows … Read more
Mechanism of Action of Calcium Gluconate
Introduction Calcium gluconate is an intravenous and oral calcium supplement widely used for the management of hypocalcemia, cardiac … Read more
Pharmacy Negligence 101: The 4 Elements a Patient Must Prove to Sue You, A Lawyer Explains How to Protect Yourself.
Pharmacy work is high stakes. A single wrong dose or missed interaction can seriously harm a patient—and trigger … Read more
Allocation of Scarce Drugs: A Drug Is on Shortage, Who Gets It First? The Ethical Framework for Making Life-and-Death Decisions.
When a vital drug runs out, someone will be told “not available.” That decision can save lives or … Read more