Pharmacies to help Obamacare enrollees without IDs

More than one million Americans have signed up for coverage under the Affordable Care Act, but many are having difficulty using their coverage because they have not received plan identification numbers from insurers. To aid those in such situations, Walgreens, Wal-Mart, Kroger, and other large and small pharmacies are offering a limited amount of medications at no upfront cost. » More

CVS to pay $658,000 to settle misconduct charges

A California judge recently ordered CVS Pharmacy to pay three counties more than $658,000 to settle charges that pharmacists did not properly consult patients filling prescriptions. » More

Staniforth becomes Rite Aid's group VP of pharmacy

Karen Staniforth, a pharmacist with more than 30 years' experience in retail pharmacy, has been named Rite Aid Corporation's group vice president, pharmacy initiatives and clinical services. » More

NECC settlement establishes $100 million fund

The New England Compounding Center's owners and insurers agreed to establish a $100 million compensation fund for its creditors, including the victims who were injured after receiving injections of contaminated steroids produced by the now bankrupt NECC. » More

Continuing Education

Multiple sclerosis: Second part of CPE series available

This month, Drug Topics offers the second of a two-part CPE series, "MTM considerations in multiple sclerosis." Earn up to 2 credits by completing this knowledge-based activity. To read and print the article with TEST QUESTIONS, click here. To proceed to the online exams and earn up to 2 CPE credits, click here to log in.

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