STAT

MARCH 13, 2024

Speaking before a virtual audience of CommonSpirit Health employees, RaDonda Vaught, the former nurse who accidentally killed a patient by administering the wrong medication, listed the outside factors she claims contributed to her fatal error.

Hospitals 301

Hospitals Medication Dispensing 301

Proxsys Rx

APRIL 4, 2024

(Overview) As chronic illnesses become increasingly common in the United States, the number of specialty medications for managing these conditions has skyrocketed. Today, hospitals and other 340B covered entities can acquire many specialty drugs for as little as 1¢ — which happens when a drug has hit its 100% Medicaid rebate cap.

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Specialty Pharmacies Hospitals Insurance Coverage and Processing Medication Dispensing 52

Proxsys Rx

AUGUST 22, 2023

(Overview) As chronic illnesses become increasingly common in the United States, the number of specialty medications for managing these conditions has skyrocketed. Today, hospitals and other 340B covered entities can acquire many specialty drugs for as little as 1¢ — which happens when a drug has hit its 100% Medicaid rebate cap.

Specialty Pharmacies 52

Specialty Pharmacies Hospitals Insurance Coverage and Processing Medication Dispensing 52

FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars

JUNE 10, 2024

Houck — It seems as though we cannot get through a week without hearing about controlled substance diversion by employees at another hospital or healthcare facility. DEA, Palomar Hospital Pays $250,000 for Diverting Fentanyl ( June 3, 2024 ). Palomar Health self-disclosed to DEA that one of its employees may have diverted the fentanyl.

Controlled Substances 57

Controlled Substances Hospitals Medication Dispensing 57

Proxsys Rx

DECEMBER 22, 2023

(Overview) As chronic illnesses become increasingly common in the United States, the number of specialty medications for managing these conditions has skyrocketed. Today, hospitals and other 340B covered entities can acquire many specialty drugs for as little as 1¢ — which happens when a drug has hit its 100% Medicaid rebate cap.

Specialty Pharmacies 40

Specialty Pharmacies Hospitals Insurance Coverage and Processing Medication Dispensing 40

RX Note

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Through this program, patients can return their unused or excess medicines kept at home to pharmacy counter or medicine return box provided at all pharmacy facility in MOH hospitals and health clinics for safe disposal. All these medications dispensed to you are not actually free, but government is paying the bill.

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Medication Dispensing Community Pharmacies Hospitals Labelling 40

RX Note

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

However, a significant number of dedicated pharmacists work diligently in inpatient settings, ensuring accurate medication dispensing to hospitalized patients. #Drafting Introduction Much of the public's perception of a pharmacist's role is shaped by their interactions in the ward and outpatient or community pharmacies.

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Inpatient Medication Dispensing Patient Counseling Community Pharmacies 40