Pharmacists often add “free” services to improve patient care—delivery, blister packs, prior authorization help, ride vouchers, loyalty points. … Read more
A drug or device rep offers to cater lunch for your office and give a quick product talk. … Read more
You probably click through your annual Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (FWA) training between rushes. In pharmacy, that habit … Read more
Most states now require clinicians to check their Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) before writing certain controlled-substance prescriptions. … Read more
Pharmacists often assume the prescriber carries all the legal risk for a bad controlled-substance prescription. That is wrong. … Read more
Pharmacies have to tell the DEA fast when controlled substances go missing. The rule says you must notify … Read more
Destroying controlled substances is never just a housekeeping task. The law treats destruction as a high-risk moment for … Read more
Every pharmacist knows the DEA biennial inventory is required. Fewer know exactly how auditors judge it. The biggest … Read more
Walk‑in “test and treat” services are changing how Americans get care for sore throats and flu‑like illness. In … Read more
Pharmacists are on the front line of patient safety, but today’s medication lists are long and complex. New … Read more