Due to the new Medicare Part D requirements effective the next year, direct and indirect remunerations (DIR) fees – that are so favored by PBMs – must be included and deducted from reimbursements at point-of-sale. In other words, starting with
“Climate change is the single biggest threat to our world and health.”The International Pharmaceutical Federation’s address to the WHO
A recent episode of “The Business of Pharmacy” podcast made me think about the environmental impact and sustainability of a pharmacy.
This year the American Society for Pharmacy Law (ASPL) is organizing its annual conference in San Antonio November 2-5. To register or to check out the schedule, please go to the conference website. Some of the highlights of the
As many of you know, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has recently recommended rescheduling marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under federal law.
The DEA has the final say here but a review of healthcare
DEA regulations require DEA registrants to notify their local Field Division Office, in writing, of any theft or significant loss of any controlled substances within one business day of discovery of such. Registrants must complete and submit to their local
I recently assisted a pharmacy in a PBM audit where we had to address unauthorized refills. The PBM was recouping a substantial amount of money because a medical assistant was signing refill authorizations. While medical assistants often sign for refills,
The Drug Supply Chain Security Act (“DSCSA”) was enacted in 2013 with the goal of creating an interoperable electronic system to trace certain prescription drugs as they are distributed in the United States.
The DSCSA’s requires[1]:
The DEA’s administrative action against Truepill is what first prompted me to write this blog post. Initially, I thought “interesting,” but I deal with over-dispensing allegations on a daily basis, so I didn’t think of writing about it. Then I
Navigating the 340b universe: critical developments and practice points
This year’s conference organized by the California Society for Healthcare Attorneys was a success, as always. Thank you to all who helped put together this event and make it memorable, productive,
Safety-net providers play a critical role in delivering healthcare services in this country. Recognizing their importance and to help them face escalating drug prices, Congress created the 340B Drug Pricing Program back in 1992. The program, however, is currently undergoing