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STAT+: FTC says pharmacy benefit managers are stonewalling requests for information

STAT

antitrust regulators into pharmaceutical industry middlemen has been stymied because the companies have failed to provide many of the documents that, in some cases, were requested as far back as June 2022. A much-anticipated inquiry by U.S.

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Opinion: STAT+: Some countries are moving to digital prescription drug information for patients. The U.S. shouldn’t follow suit

STAT

Having all of these details in accessible, printed documents keeps patients informed and mitigates the risk of medication errors. However, there’s a growing movement across the world to eliminate printed medication information, making it harder for patients to learn about the drugs that, in many cases, save their lives.

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Despite federal disclosure rules, state prisons hide information on hepatitis C-related deaths

STAT

It’s virtually impossible to get information from states and correctional facilities about why people die in prison.

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Medical Documentation

RX Note

As a written collection of information about a patient's health and treatment, they are used essentially for the present and continuing care of the patient. Since we don't even remember what we eat this morning, it is vital to make proper medical documentation. Information conveyed to patient and/or relative. Not be informal.

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Episode 908: Finally, All the VTE Recommendations In One Document!

Pharmacy Joe

Episode 908: Finally, All the VTE Recommendations In One Document! This meant that any unchanged guidance statements from the 2012 9th edition were still considered to be part of the guidelines, but were not reprinted in the 2016 document. appeared first on Pharmacy Joe.

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NHC Comments on Key Information and Facilitating Understanding in Informed Consent

Putting Patients First Blog

General Comments The NHC applauds the FDA’s efforts to enhance the clarity, accessibility, consistency, and an informed consent process that meets the needs of participants. This approach respects the participant’s need for clear and accessible information, which is crucial in aiding their decision-making processes.

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Episode 908: Finally, All the VTE Recommendations In One Document!

Pharmacy Joe

Episode 908: Finally, All the VTE Recommendations In One Document! This meant that any unchanged guidance statements from the 2012 9th edition were still considered to be part of the guidelines, but were not reprinted in the 2016 document. appeared first on Pharmacy Joe.