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
Can a prescription be software? Digital therapeutics (DTx) say yes. These are evidence-based treatments delivered through software—often on … Read more
Robots are not taking your pharmacist job. They are changing it. Central fill—where a regional facility prepares routine … Read more
Retail pharmacy in the United States runs on a few massive, proprietary systems. If you work for CVS, … Read more