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In-Home Pharmacist Visits for the Elderly: An Illinois Test Program.
The State of Illinois is testing a new program where pharmacists visit elderly patients at their homes…
North Carolina Pharmacy Law Update: Properly Identifying the Compounding Risk Levels and Notifying the Board
Pharmacies that hold a permit in North Carolina and engage in any type of compounding are required…
Colorado Senate Bill 16-158: Physician Assistant's Performing Functions Delegated by a Physician
On June 1, 2016, Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper signed Senate Bill 16-158: Concerning the Ability of…
CVS Agrees to Pay Millions to Settle Allegations of Filling Forged Prescriptions
Earlier this year, CVS paid $8 million for alleged violations of the Controlled Substance Act in its…
Two Pharmacists Sentenced to Prison for Adulteration of Drugs
On June 21, 2016, the Department of Justice announced that two Alabama pharmacists were sentenced to prison…
New Colorado Law Expands Pharmacist Opportunities
On June 6, 2016, Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper signed into law Senate Bill 16-135 which amends the Colorado…
FDA's Most Recent Guidance: Prescription Requirements Under Section 503A
On April 15, 2016, the FDA issued draft guidance on the Prescription Requirement Under 503A (Prescription Guidance)….
FDA's Most Recent Guidance: Hospitals and Health System Drug Compounding
Last week the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced three new Draft Guidance documents related to…
A Texas Compounder, the FDA and the Texas Board of Pharmacy: State or Federal Oversight?
Last month the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) alerted health care professionals and patients not to use…
Veterinary Compounding: Recent State Legislation Updates
State boards of pharmacy continue to have primary responsibility of the day-to-day oversight of state-licensed pharmacies that compound…