The state of Arizona has a law on the books that requires doctors to check a statewide database before they prescribe opioids or other controlled substances to patients. According to a report by the Arizona Department of Health Services, in December 2018, eight months after the law took effect, only 38% of doctors checked the […]
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Understanding the top 4 fraud and abuse laws
As a newly licensed pharmacist, you’re ready to face the world, meet patients and help them on their paths to better health. You’re also a shiny new target for pharmaceutical manufacturer representatives and others who value your ability to write prescriptions and make referrals. It’s no secret that some people in the health care industry […]