Community pharmacists needed more than ever

With the ever-changing healthcare landscape, independent pharmacists are more vitally needed and relevant than ever, according to National Community Pharmacists Association CEO B. Douglas Hoey, RPh, MBA. » More

Walgreens’ GFD policy blamed for AMA resolution

In this month’s guest editorial in Drug Topics, two pharmacists contend that Walgreens’ Good Faith Dispensing policy “obstructs the delivery of patient medications, as it requires the gathering of medical chart information above and beyond requirements set forth by any state or federal regulations, prior to the dispensing of an opioid prescription for chronic pain.” » More

Taskforce to create SOPs for managing medical marijuana

In hopes of establishing national standards for pharmacists, the National Association of Specialty Pharmacy has created a taskforce to investigate the pharmacological management of medical marijuana. » More

Pharmacies to use translation software for Rx usage

Community pharmacies will be able to help patients with limited English proficiency understand medication directions and usage with QS/1 and RxTran’s prescription translation software.
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Continuing Education

Osteoporosis Care: Part 2 available now

Drug Topics offers the second part of a two-part CPE series, "MTM considerations in osteoporosis care." Earn up to 2 credits by completing this application-based activity.
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