Pharmacy Law





The (Non) Law of Drug Shortages 1/20/2012

Many factors contribute to why reported drug shortages are at their highest levels in more than a decade. 

Free Speech, Drug Marketing, and Off-Label Use 12/20/2011

Does prohibiting off-label promotion of drugs violate commercial free speech?

FDA Tries to Compound the Compounding Rules 11/16/2011

The FDA has continually questioned the traditional compounding of veterinary drugs. 

Legal Consequences of Social Networking 10/19/2011

As health care professionals, pharmacists must be cautious when sharing information online. 

Brand-Name and Generic Drugs Not Equivalent in Malpractice Claims 9/20/2011

A recent Supreme Court ruling means that generic manufacturers cannot be held liable for inadequate warning labels. 

Last Words: Data Mining Is Legal 8/19/2011

The Supreme Court has ruled that state attempts to restrict this practice are unconstitutional. 

REMS: A New Duty for Pharmacists? 7/20/2011

It is misleading to believe that restricted access programs for prescription drugs will not result in more responsibility for pharmacists. 

New FDA Strategy: Criminal Charges Against Pharma Executives 6/20/2011

Should pharmaceutical company CEOs be held accountable for off-label promotion of their products? 

The Prescription Defense 5/18/2011

A zero-tolerance policy toward possession of a controlled substance has unintended consequences. 

Throwing Bombs: Discontent in Academia 4/20/2011

Squabbling between two professors at a college of pharmacy escalates into a major lawsuit. 

Beware Your Accounts 3/18/2011

This month’s case reveals an embezzlement scheme involving a pharmacist’s trusted accountant. 

No Punitive Damages for Ordinary Negligence 2/18/2011

Plaintiffs in pharmacy malpractice cases have begun with increasing frequency to ask for extra money designed to punish the defendants for their conduct. 

Data Mining Revisited—Again and Again 1/20/2011

There has been much debate in the pharmacy world over whether this practice is lawful or not. 

Duty to Warn Fulfilled 12/17/2010

Do pharmacists have a duty to warn patients about the dangers associated with the use of a prescription medication? 

Liability for Employee Conduct 11/17/2010

When is a pharmacy responsible for the wrongful actions of its employees? 

Rogue Pharmacists 10/20/2010

We must not allow a few bad apples to spoil the integrity of the pharmacy profession. 

Political Influence and "Pharmacy Choice" 9/20/2010

A case involving state legislator fraud and several health care companies crosses the line between conflict of interest and legitimate support. 

Generic Manufacturer Liability 8/19/2010

Are manufacturers responsible for label changes if the FDA previously found the generic to be bioequivalent to the brand-name drug? 

Electronic Controlled Substances Prescriptions 7/20/2010

New federal regulations allow controlled substances to be prescribed electronically, which should help prevent errors and decrease diversion. 

Health Care Reform Legislation: Part II—Opportunities 6/17/2010

Coverage of this important topic continues as we explore how benefits can be achieved if pharmacy takes advantage of the opportunities that the reforms embody.
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