Posts Tagged ‘Board of Pharmacy’
TRICARE Billing Scandal Intensifies as Feds Target More Compounding Pharmacies
Allegations of fraudulent billing practices involving compounding pharmacies and specialty creams is rearing its ugly head again. Now, the U.S. Department of Justice is investigating what is suspected to be half a billion dollars in healthcare fraud linked to these creams used to treat pain. TRICARE, the health insurance program for members of the U.S.…
Read MoreDoctor, patient frustration over pain med access leads to pharmacy rule change
The Florida Board of Pharmacy recently approved a rule change designed to help patients get the pain medications they need. The rule, which grew out of claims from frustrated patients and their physicians, is aimed at training pharmacists to change the way they look at prescribing controlled substances – from one of finding reasons to…
Read MoreStricter Standards for Compounding Facilities Take Effect
On Oct. 1, a new and stricter law relating to Florida’s compounding industry took effect. The law adds restrictions for compounding pharmacies and outsourcing facilities that ship medications to Florida. It also provides Florida’s Board of Pharmacy and Department of Health with additional oversight and power to penalize these companies, including the authority to inspect…
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