Public Safety Emergency Caused By Measles Outbreak in Washington State
According to The Oregonian, Clark County (Washington) Public Health officials stated there are 36 confirmed cases and 12 suspected cases are related to the measles…
Regulations
The FDA Reviews Its Approach to Homeopathic Drugs
In 1796, Samuel Hahnemann developed an alternative medical practice based on two main principles: Law of infinitesimals; this principle states that the more diluted substance…
Maryland Lawmakers Against High Medication Costs
In order to fight increases in medication costs caused by some pricing practices, Maryland lawmakers passed a bill that aims to keep generics the same…
Scott Gottlieb Selected As FDA Nominee
On April 5 Dr. Scott Gottlieb was questioned by Democratic senators about his ability to lead the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) because of…
NCPA, WSPA, NACDS vs Medicaid Rule
The Washington State Pharmacy Association (WSPA), in collaboration with the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) and the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS), on…
Republican’s Party Healthcare Replacement Bill Fail
The republican party has talked about Obamacare replacement for a long time. On March 6, their promises got a legislative form. The most important change…
AMA Against GOP Healthcare Plan Replacement
According to GOP leaders, the Medicaid program is fiscally unsustainable and they need to fix its finances by using a spending cap. Those talks about…
Visible Fungus in NECC’s Steroids
In 2012, the meningitis outbreak sickened 753 people and took the life of 64 people away. This fungal meningitis was caused by contaminated steroids (methylprednisolone),…
Veterans Affairs Employees Accused of Stealing Drugs from Hospital and Selling Them on the Street
Three Veterans Affairs (VA) employees have been accused of stealing drugs from a Little Rock VA hospital. Their names are Alisha Pagan of Mabelvale (33),…
Faster FDA Approvals and Regulations for Pharmaceutical Companies
The Trump administration would reduce the time for medication approval, reduce taxes, and cut some regulations for pharmaceutical companies, according to U.S. President Donald Trump,…