DEA UPDATE

DEA, FDA cite progress in fight against prescription drug abuse

The Drug Enforcement Administration, FDA, and other government agencies have made considerable progress on fighting prescription drug abuse in the past year, but much more remains to be done, according to officials. » More

CHAINS & BUSINESS

Ship owner sues CVS over San Francisco collision

Owners of a ship that slammed into the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge in 2007 are trying to blame California pharmacists for the crash, claiming that they “recklessly” provided prescription medications that clouded the judgment of the ship’s pilot. » More

HEALTHCARE COSTS

Innovation to control costs, access to care are top healthcare issues, survey says

More than 75% of the nation’s opinion leaders believe that the best way to control healthcare costs is through discovering innovative ways to deliver services, according to the new NEHI Innovation Barometer survey. » More

CONTINUING EDUCATION

The impact of electronic health records on pharmacy practice

E-prescribing, a paperless, real-time transmission of data, places pharmacists squarely within the healthcare technology team.

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ASSOCIATION NEWS

Senators Moran, Brown headline NCPA’s Legislative Conference

Several U.S. senators and representatives are speaking at the National Community Pharmacists Association Legislative Conference, which will be held May 7-9 in Washington, D.C. » More

Walgreens CEO, now heading up NACDS board, stresses new role of community pharmacists

The new chairman of the board of the National Association of Chain Drugs Stores emphasized that community pharmacies provide the value of “an improved health outcome that only a face-to-face encounter with a community pharmacist can accomplish.” » More

NCPA, NACDS support, recommend revisions for PDUFA

The National Community Pharmacists Association and the National Association of Chain Drug Stores expressed their support and made recommendations for Congress’s reauthorization of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act. » More

PHARMACY EDUCATION

Pharmacists included in student loan repayment program

Pharmacists are finally eligible to get government support on repaying their student loans if they go to work in communities that are underserved by primary care providers. » More

Survey

What are the most important drivers of a successful retail pharmacy leader? Choose all that apply.

a) Building a team of "A" type professionals.
b) Staying ahead of the competition with "big picture planning" and "innovation."
c) Focusing on patient outcomes.
d) Focusing on the bottom line.
e) Pushing for perfection.
f) All of the above.

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