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Author: Richard Stevens

Opioid prescriptions drop

May 21, 2016 by Richard Stevens

For each of the past three years, opioid prescriptions have declined in the United States, the first sustained drop since OxyContin hit the market in 1996.  (New York Times May … [Read more…]

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Kiplinger reports opportunities for pharmacists

May 20, 2016 by Richard Stevens

The Kiplinger Letter, Vol 93, No. 19, reports about 90% of employers will offer electronic visits with health professionals by 2018, up from 67% now.  Providing remote treatment for common … [Read more…]

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FDA may require painkiller training

May 9, 2016 by Richard Stevens

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reconsidering whether doctors who prescribe painkillers like OxyContin should be required to take safety training courses, according to federal documents. The review comes … [Read more…]

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Emergency Meds Shortage Increases

May 9, 2016 by Richard Stevens

A study published in the journal Academic Emergency Medicine by Dr. Jesse Pines and George Washington University found that drug shortages in the emergency room increased by over 400% from … [Read more…]

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