Friday, June 26, 2015

meningitis-etc: Official Opposes California Meningitis Claim

meningitis-etc: Official Opposes California Meningitis Claim: By Walter F. Roche Jr. Calling the request "grossly late," an official in the administration of the liquidation plan for a d...

Roche's Lucentis Could Get Boost From House Compounding Directives To FDA


Roche's Lucentis Could Get Boost From House Compounding Directives To FDA


Executive Summary

Compounding pharmacies – and makers of particular products – would see favorable guidance changes under instructions to FDA in House appropriations report.

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FDA Engages Internationally to Promote Access to Safe, Effective Animal Medicines Posted on June 26, 2015 by FDA Voice By: Bettye Walters, D.V.M.

One compounding pharmacy recently charged $24,000 for a cream made with 2,700 crushed tablets, and another compounder billed $12,000 for a cream containing 2,100 tablets - See more at: http://lab.express-scripts.com/insights/drug-options/shutting-down-compounders-crushed-tablet-scheme#sthash.dKeNW1Lg.dpuf


Express Scripts: Shutting Down Compounders' Crushed Tablet Scheme

Shutting Down Compounders' Crushed Tablet Scheme | Express ...

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3 days ago - By tackling the problem of unethical compound pharmaciesExpress Scriptsis ... Reputable compound pharmacies exist to fill prescriptions that cannot be ... We' ve seen compounding pharmacies try to charge hundreds or thousands of dollars  

McKesson Sees Healthy Growth In Prescription Drugs


 

McKesson Sees Healthy Growth In Prescription Drugs

Nasdaq-18 hours ago
"They've been a very good performer." The company also has a partnership withOmnicare (OCR), which provides pharmacy services to long-term care facilities.

Prescription drug abuse cases often unreported

Prescription drug abuse cases often unreported

The Sheridan Press (subscription)-19 hours ago
As law enforcement is often tasked with handling prescription drug abuse once it has already become a problem, local pharmacies comply to strict regulations to ...

Covered California to Cap Costs of Specialty Drugs

Covered California to Cap Costs of Specialty Drugs

NBC 7 San Diego-16 hours ago
Whether at the pharmacy counter or through their insurance premiums, under the current system, the consumers pick up the tab. By putting a cap on expenses, ...

Detroit one of worst for Medicare drug fraud, feds say

  1. Detroit one of worst for Medicare drug fraud, feds say

    The Detroit News-13 hours ago
    Washington — Detroit is among the top four cities for pharmacies that had questionable billing practices in Medicare's prescription drug program last year, ...

Analysts: Ruling may prod legislators toward Medicaid overhaul