/tags/pharmacy Pharmacy en-US SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± Tue, 11 Jun 2024 15:15:00 GMT /health/2024-06-11/pharmacists-across-florida-are-facing-tough-times-the-reasons-are-complex Pharmacists across the state are facing tough times, whether it’s more of their patients ordering prescriptions online or lower profits on the drugs they dispense. Independent pharmacists are worried about staying in business. Tue, 11 Jun 2024 15:15:00 GMT /health/2024-06-11/pharmacists-across-florida-are-facing-tough-times-the-reasons-are-complex Margie Menzel | WFSU /government-politics/2023-03-28/florida-senate-panel-backs-restrictions-on-pharmacy-benefit-managers The Senate Health Policy Committee approved the bill, while the House Healthcare Regulation Subcommittee is slated to take up its version on Tuesday. Tue, 28 Mar 2023 17:30:00 GMT /government-politics/2023-03-28/florida-senate-panel-backs-restrictions-on-pharmacy-benefit-managers /2022-03-18/lifesaving-covid-drugs-are-sitting-unused-on-pharmacy-shelves-hhs-data-shows States and health providers report they've dispensed less than half their supply from the government, raising fears that the drugs may go to waste while people who could benefit get sicker. Fri, 18 Mar 2022 13:14:18 GMT /2022-03-18/lifesaving-covid-drugs-are-sitting-unused-on-pharmacy-shelves-hhs-data-shows Pien Huang /2022-01-25/free-n95-masks-are-arriving-at-pharmacies-and-grocery-stores-heres-how-to-get-yours Some retailers are starting to get the first wave of the 400 million free masks being distributed by the federal government. Every person is allowed to receive up to three masks. Wed, 26 Jan 2022 11:21:34 GMT /2022-01-25/free-n95-masks-are-arriving-at-pharmacies-and-grocery-stores-heres-how-to-get-yours Vanessa Romo /2022-01-24/billionaire-mark-cuban-launches-online-pharmacy-aimed-at-lowering-generic-drug-prices The pharmacy says it will bypass health care industry "middlemen" and help consumers avoid high drug prices by charging manufacturers' prices plus a flat 15% markup and pharmacist fee. Tue, 25 Jan 2022 11:19:37 GMT /2022-01-24/billionaire-mark-cuban-launches-online-pharmacy-aimed-at-lowering-generic-drug-prices Joe Hernandez /2022-01-19/the-biden-administration-will-give-out-400-million-free-n95-masks The high-quality masks will go to pharmacies and community health centers starting this week in an effort to control the spread of COVID-19. Wed, 19 Jan 2022 14:51:40 GMT /2022-01-19/the-biden-administration-will-give-out-400-million-free-n95-masks Rachel Treisman /2020-08-27/pharmacy-board-moves-forward-on-expanded-practice The Florida Board of Pharmacy agreed to move forward with a new law allowing pharmacists to help treat patients for chronic medical conditions. Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:54:15 GMT /2020-08-27/pharmacy-board-moves-forward-on-expanded-practice Christine Sexton / News Service Florida /2020-03-20/mask-shortage-straps-pharmacists-who-need-them-to-keep-medicines-pure Fifteen percent of hospital pharmacists who prepare injectable drugs are going without the protective masks they typically rely on, or are using substitutes for the masks. Fri, 20 Mar 2020 09:00:20 GMT /2020-03-20/mask-shortage-straps-pharmacists-who-need-them-to-keep-medicines-pure Christina Jewett, Sydney Lupkin /2020-01-23/pharmaceutical-executive-john-kapoor-sentenced-to-66-months-in-prison-in-opioid-trial His sentencing is the culmination of a months-long criminal trial that resulted in the first successful prosecution of pharmaceutical executives tied to the opioid epidemic. Thu, 23 Jan 2020 21:29:00 GMT /2020-01-23/pharmaceutical-executive-john-kapoor-sentenced-to-66-months-in-prison-in-opioid-trial Gabrielle Emanuel, Gabrielle Emanuel, Vanessa Romo /2020-01-06/bill-would-allow-vending-machines-for-prescription-drugs Patients would get expanded access to prescription drugs under a bill in the Legislature that allows pharmacies to operate medication-dispensing kiosks. Mon, 06 Jan 2020 10:00:00 GMT /2020-01-06/bill-would-allow-vending-machines-for-prescription-drugs Julio Ochoa, Julio Ochoa