“…the AMA resolution …is specifically directed at Walgreens Corp.” …read more here, then PLEASE comment on this blog (or…
Is there Maximum Daily Morphine Equivalent?
Converting to daily morphine equivalents is not elementary. Inaccurate opioid conversions can place patients at increased risk of underdose or…
Hooray for the FDA: Opioid Relabeling Decision is Spot On!
Highlights include… Denied change to maximum 100mg daily morphine equivalent (MEQ) dose Denied 90 day limit for noncancer pain Denied…
The Great Opioid Divide: Written and Sealed
At Pain Week it was written; on this blog it is sealed. After much introspection of the original agenda as…
Walgreens Shirks Pain Patients
Today I received an e-mail from a chronic pain patient who has been very active on our blog and friend…
Two “Chairs” for PROMPT!
Several weeks ago I was approached by some colleagues to participate in a CME activity that would be presented as…
Pharmacist Credentials for Pain & Palliative Care
Dr. Kral was kind enough to post a quest blog regarding the credentialing process for “pain and palliative care pharmacists”;…
Is Walgreens Opiate Policy Deceptive?
Once again, we welcome Dr. Dole’s expert opinion and insight, but this time on an important topic of pharmacy…
Pharmacists, Pain Management & Learning
How does one effectively educate practicing professionals on topics of great concern in healthcare? This is a question that many…
The Forgotten NSAID; Choline Magnesium Trisalicylate
Guest Blogger: Nadia Shahzad, Pharm.D., Candidate 2013. Guest posts by Resident and Intern Pharmacists are reviewed, edited, and approved for…