Prescription Charges Review - NPA Evidence, UK The NPA has told the DH Review of
prescription charges for people with long term conditions that removing
prescription charges would improve access to medicines for patients and decrease the administrative burden on community pharmacies. Pharmacists experience severe pressures on their time and any release of time could be used to enhance patient care.
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.comInnovationRx Launches Medication Adherence Awareness Campaign In California InnovationRx, a wholly owned subsidiary of Innovation Group (LSE: TiG), today launched a medication adherence awareness campaign targeting pharmacists and patients in California. The campaign, a pilot for a nationwide effort, aims to provide pharmacists with resources that will help their patients to achieve medication adherence and improve health.
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.comASHP Publishes New Therapeutic Position Statement On Cessation Of Tobacco UseSociety Encourages Active Role For Pharmacists The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) has published a new therapeutic position statement offering guidance on drug therapies and other strategies that pharmacists and other health professionals can apply in their crucial role in helping patients stop using tobacco products. Authored by ASHP members Karen Suchanek, Dr.PH, M.S., and Robin L. Corelli, Pharm.D.
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.comAccording To Cutting Edge Information, Only 59% Of Pharma Companies Own Dedicated Compliance Departments A new study by business intelligence firm Cutting Edge Information finds that only 59% of pharmaceutical companies currently own dedicated departments for compliance. The study, "Monitoring and Ensuring Pharmaceutical Compliance," highlights the growing need for creating a dedicated compliance department.
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