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Arkansas Sues 2 PBMs for Their Role In Opioid Epidemic
07/02/2024
At the end of June 2024, Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin announced that he filed lawsuits against 2 pharmacy benefits managers (PBMs)–Express Scripts and Optum–for their role in contributing to the opioid epidemic in the state.
At the end of June 2024, Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin announced that he filed lawsuits against 2 pharmacy benefits managers (PBMs)–Express Scripts and Optum–for their role in contributing to the opioid epidemic in the state.
At the end of June 2024,...
07/02/2024
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Court Revives Negligence Case Against Walgreens
06/21/2024
The Oregon Court of Appeals has recently reversed the dismissal of a case against several health care providers and Walgreens Pharmacy and remanded the case for a jury trial. The issue is particularly interesting because the plaintiff was...
The Oregon Court of Appeals has recently reversed the dismissal of a case against several health care providers and Walgreens Pharmacy and remanded the case for a jury trial. The issue is particularly interesting because the plaintiff was...
The Oregon Court of Appeals has...
06/21/2024
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Novo Nordisk Files 9 Lawsuits Related to Counterfeit Semaglutide
06/14/2024
Ann Latner, JD
At the very end of May 2024, pharmaceutical manufacturer Novo Nordisk announced the filing of 9 new lawsuits against medical spas, weight loss clinics, pharmacies, and others in Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Montana, Tennessee, and Texas.
At the very end of May 2024, pharmaceutical manufacturer Novo Nordisk announced the filing of 9 new lawsuits against medical spas, weight loss clinics, pharmacies, and others in Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Montana, Tennessee, and Texas.
At the very end of May 2024,...
06/14/2024
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Pharmacist Sentenced to 4 Years in Prison for Multimillion-Dollar Health Care Fraud
06/10/2024
Ann Latner, JD
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced that pharmacist/pharmacy owner Nerik Ilyayev was sentenced to 4 years in prison for his role in a massive health care fraud scheme targeting Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurers.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced that pharmacist/pharmacy owner Nerik Ilyayev was sentenced to 4 years in prison for his role in a massive health care fraud scheme targeting Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurers.
The Department of Justice (DOJ)...
06/10/2024
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Patient Sues Pharmacy for Malpractice After Allergic Reaction Hospitalization
06/03/2024
Ann Latner, JD
After a patient suffered a severe allergic reaction to sulfonamides, she launched lawsuits against the clinician who treated her, the clinician’s supervisor, the practice, and Publix Pharmacy–but did she lay the proper groundwork for a case...
After a patient suffered a severe allergic reaction to sulfonamides, she launched lawsuits against the clinician who treated her, the clinician’s supervisor, the practice, and Publix Pharmacy–but did she lay the proper groundwork for a case...
After a patient suffered a...
06/03/2024
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Lawmakers and Victims Fight to Keep Felon Pharmacist in Prison
05/31/2024
Ann Latner, JD
In 2002, an investigation revealed that Dr Courtney had been diluting at least 72 different drugs, including treatments for cancer, AIDS, and multiple sclerosis. In some cases, patients received as little as 1% of the dose prescribed. ...
In 2002, an investigation revealed that Dr Courtney had been diluting at least 72 different drugs, including treatments for cancer, AIDS, and multiple sclerosis. In some cases, patients received as little as 1% of the dose prescribed. ...
In 2002, an investigation...
05/31/2024
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HIPAA Privacy Rule Amended to Protect Reproductive Health Information
05/29/2024
Ann Latner, JD
At the end of April 2024, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released final amendments to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) Privacy Rule. The amendments further protect the privacy of protected...
At the end of April 2024, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released final amendments to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) Privacy Rule. The amendments further protect the privacy of protected...
At the end of April 2024, the US...
05/29/2024
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Alabama Pharmacy Liable for $110,000 Penalty for Recordkeeping Violations
05/17/2024
Ann Latner, JD
“Prescription medications, when misused, can pose a grave threat to public health,” said Acting Special Agent in Charge Steven L. Hofer of the DEA. “That’s why meticulous recordkeeping by pharmacies is an essential line of defense against the...
“Prescription medications, when misused, can pose a grave threat to public health,” said Acting Special Agent in Charge Steven L. Hofer of the DEA. “That’s why meticulous recordkeeping by pharmacies is an essential line of defense against the...
“Prescription medications, when...
05/17/2024
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Walgreens and Philadelphia Settle Opioid Lawsuit for $110 Million
05/06/2024
Ann Latner, JD
The City of Philadelphia has announced it has reached a settlement with Walgreens over a 2021 lawsuit alleging that the drug store perpetuated the opioid crisis in the Pennsylvania city.
The City of Philadelphia has announced it has reached a settlement with Walgreens over a 2021 lawsuit alleging that the drug store perpetuated the opioid crisis in the Pennsylvania city.
The City of Philadelphia has...
05/06/2024
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NY Issues Standing Order for Pharmacists to Provide Hormonal Contraception
04/25/2024
Ann Latner, JD
In mid-March 2024, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a standing order allowing pharmacists to dispense 3 types of hormonal contraception–oral hormonal pill, hormonal vaginal ring, and the contraceptive patch–without a prescription.
In mid-March 2024, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a standing order allowing pharmacists to dispense 3 types of hormonal contraception–oral hormonal pill, hormonal vaginal ring, and the contraceptive patch–without a prescription.
In mid-March 2024, New York...
04/25/2024
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Arkansas Sues 2 PBMs for Their Role In Opioid Epidemic
07/02/2024
At the end of June 2024, Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin announced that he filed lawsuits against 2 pharmacy benefits managers (PBMs)–Express Scripts and Optum–for their role in contributing to the opioid epidemic in the state.
At the end of June 2024, Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin announced that he filed lawsuits against 2 pharmacy benefits managers (PBMs)–Express Scripts and Optum–for their role in contributing to the opioid epidemic in the state.
At the end of June 2024,...
07/02/2024
Pharmacy Learning Network
Commentary
Court Revives Negligence Case Against Walgreens
06/21/2024
The Oregon Court of Appeals has recently reversed the dismissal of a case against several health care providers and Walgreens Pharmacy and remanded the case for a jury trial. The issue is particularly interesting because the plaintiff was...
The Oregon Court of Appeals has recently reversed the dismissal of a case against several health care providers and Walgreens Pharmacy and remanded the case for a jury trial. The issue is particularly interesting because the plaintiff was...
The Oregon Court of Appeals has...
06/21/2024
Pharmacy Learning Network
Ann Latner Headshot
Commentary
Novo Nordisk Files 9 Lawsuits Related to Counterfeit Semaglutide
06/14/2024
Ann Latner, JD
At the very end of May 2024, pharmaceutical manufacturer Novo Nordisk announced the filing of 9 new lawsuits against medical spas, weight loss clinics, pharmacies, and others in Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Montana, Tennessee, and Texas.
At the very end of May 2024, pharmaceutical manufacturer Novo Nordisk announced the filing of 9 new lawsuits against medical spas, weight loss clinics, pharmacies, and others in Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Montana, Tennessee, and Texas.
At the very end of May 2024,...
06/14/2024
Pharmacy Learning Network
Ann Latner Headshot
Commentary
Pharmacist Sentenced to 4 Years in Prison for Multimillion-Dollar Health Care Fraud
06/10/2024
Ann Latner, JD
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced that pharmacist/pharmacy owner Nerik Ilyayev was sentenced to 4 years in prison for his role in a massive health care fraud scheme targeting Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurers.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced that pharmacist/pharmacy owner Nerik Ilyayev was sentenced to 4 years in prison for his role in a massive health care fraud scheme targeting Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurers.
The Department of Justice (DOJ)...
06/10/2024
Pharmacy Learning Network
Ann Latner Headshot
Commentary
Patient Sues Pharmacy for Malpractice After Allergic Reaction Hospitalization
06/03/2024
Ann Latner, JD
After a patient suffered a severe allergic reaction to sulfonamides, she launched lawsuits against the clinician who treated her, the clinician’s supervisor, the practice, and Publix Pharmacy–but did she lay the proper groundwork for a case...
After a patient suffered a severe allergic reaction to sulfonamides, she launched lawsuits against the clinician who treated her, the clinician’s supervisor, the practice, and Publix Pharmacy–but did she lay the proper groundwork for a case...
After a patient suffered a...
06/03/2024
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