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Driving Patient Safety With New Pharmacy HIT Standards

Pharmacy Times

New standards from the National Council for Prescription Drug Programs could drive changes that improve patient safety by optimizing drug therapy to reduce the risk of harm and improve health and well-being before a medication is dispensed.

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UK approves prescription-only melatonin drug for childhood ADHD

Pharmaceutical Technology

Melatonin has a prescription-only status and is strictly regulated in the UK, making this the first time it has been approved for use in this indication. Colonis then sent a corrective letter to the recipients, but a Prescription Medicines Code of Practice Authority panel pointed out that it didn’t specify this was required by the MHRA.

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The debate on DTC marketing is going to heat up again

World of DTC Marketing

SUMMARY: DTC marketing is not the reason why prescription drugs cost so much. Here are some myths around DTC marketing: 1ne: DTC ads result in patients asking for prescriptions they don’t need. 2wo: DTC marketing is one of the reasons prescription drugs cost so much. DTC ads raise awareness around health conditions.

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CVS scheme diverted millions from underserved population, NY AG says

MedCity News

Attorney General Letitia James accused CVS of a scheme starting in 2017 to prevent New York safety net hospitals from using the company of their choice to obtain federal drug subsidies on prescriptions filled at CVS through the 340B program.

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FDA Releases Draft Guidance for Regulatory Considerations for Prescription Drug-Use-Related Software

Pharmaceutical Commerce

The agency differentiates between software that has a notable impact on the effectiveness and safety of drug use.

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FDA Releases Draft Guidance for Regulatory Considerations for Prescription Drug-Use-Related Software

PharmExec

The agency differentiates between software that has a notable impact on the effectiveness and safety of drug use.

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‘The Stakes Couldn’t Be Higher’: How DEA’s Proposal Will Affect Telehealth Controlled Substance Prescribing

MedCity News

The DEA recently released proposed rules that would require an in-person visit before a patient can receive a telehealth prescription for a controlled substance.