California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1286 into law on October 8, 2023, introducing groundbreaking requirements aimed at reducing medication errors and pharmacist fatigue. Sponsored by Assembly Member Matt Haney and supported by the California Board...
In a study presented at the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists 2023 Midyear Clinical Meeting and Exhibition, researchers from Ascension Saint Mary in Chicago, Illinois, explored the impact of a pharmacist-led medication refill management service in an...
Social media platforms, boasting approximately 3.8 billion users globally, have surged in popularity. Notably, platforms like TikTok and Instagram have evolved into crucial channels for disseminating accurate healthcare information.
Beyond their role in public...
Over 3,000 pharmacies in California have ceased flavoring medications for children, including popular ones like Tamiflu and amoxicillin, awaiting new rules from the state's Board of Pharmacy.
This change follows updated guidance from the United States Pharmacopeia,...
In a recent interview with Pharmacy Times, Cheryl Larson, president and CEO of the Midwest Business Group on Health, discussed the longstanding issues associated with pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and the ongoing reform efforts. Larson emphasized the lack of...
The Biden administration's attempt to impose limits on pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), tasked with negotiating drug prices, is facing criticism from pharmacists and independent drugstores.
The new rule, set to take effect on January 1, requires PBMs to take most...
President Joe Biden is taking a bold step to address significant research gaps in women's health by establishing a groundbreaking White House Initiative on Women’s Health Research. This initiative, led by First Lady Jill Biden and the White House Gender Policy...
The United States health care system is at a critical juncture, grappling with preventable deaths, largely attributed to the toll on health care providers post-COVID-19. Despite competent professionals and advanced technologies, the system operates more like a...
The 2013 Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) aimed to enhance drug traceability in the U.S., particularly for prescription drugs, by implementing electronic tracking at the package level. Initially set for full implementation on November 27, 2023, this final...