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Prescribing Red Flags and Suspicious Controlled Substance Orders: Current Cautionary Tales

The FDA Law Blog

Prescribing Red Flags The government alleged that from at least 2017 to April 2021 Defendants knowingly filled controlled substance prescriptions “that raised obvious ’red flags’ of potential abuse or diversion.” The CDC has advised clinicians to carefully assess increasing total opioid dosage to greater than 50 MMEs per day).

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Pharmacists in Florida (and Elsewhere): Waive Prescribing Red Flags at Your Peril

The FDA Law Blog

DEA recently revoked the registration of Coconut Grove Pharmacy (“Coconut Grove”), like Gulf Med Pharmacy also in Florida, for its failure to resolve prescribing red flags and document such resolution. Coconut Grove Pharmacy; Decision and Order, 89 Fed. 50,372 , 50,377 (June 13, 2024). Gulf Med Pharmacy; Decision and Order, 86 Fed.

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NICE recommends Celgene’s Ozanimod to treat ulcerative colitis

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The FDA had approved the drug for use as UC treatment in the US in May 2021. The recommended initial dosage is low, with a gradual build up in dosage, so as to reduce possible side effects such as upper respiratory infection, urinary tract infection, and hypertension.

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Vraylar withdrawal: What to expect when stopping the drug

The Checkup by Singlecare

Although Vraylar withdrawal is not a documented issue, there are reports of withdrawal-like symptoms from quitting other antipsychotics. Research published in 2021 found that while antipsychotic withdrawal is not widely recognized, some patients do experience symptoms after quitting second-generation antipsychotics.

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State of Well-Being 2023-2024

The Happy PharmD

Since 2021, pharmacy-related organizations have been addressing stress and burnout in the profession. The stress experienced by community pharmacists compared to those in other settings is well-documented and has been a longstanding issue. Despite this report being from 2021, the issue still hasn’t been resolved.

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The Beginner’s Guide to Mobile Healthcare Applications

Viseven

billion in 2021. Mobile apps can help healthcare workers remember their daily tasks, browse the documentation, and optimize communication within their teams. Such healthcare mobile apps for patients can calculate dosage or offer dosing suggestions based on multiple complex formulas and individual medical parameters. Calculators.

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ICH Q13 and What Is Next for Continuous Manufacturing

ISPE

Published July 2021. Q13 Development Timeline The process of drafting the new guidance document was initiated in earnest in November 2018 when the concept paper 2 and business plan were endorsed. Q13 Training Materials Although the guidance document has been completed and was endorsed in January 2023, the work is not yet done.