It has become increasingly common for physicians and other healthcare professionals to share medical information with the public via video platforms, blogs, and social media sites. ...more
Just like the dose makes the poison, the claim makes the drug.
With a pandemic well underway, some marketers are offering products that they claim will treat or prevent COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel...more
Ever heard of Hailey-Hailey Disease? How about factor V deficiency or Hemimegalencephaly? These are a few examples of rare diseases, e.g., those afflicting fewer than 200,000 Americans.
Rare diseases have long had trouble...more
DEA recently revised an earlier announcement that would have eliminated the grace period for renewals of controlled substance registrations. After initially declaring that prescribers and other registrants would no longer be...more
If you've seen your share of prescription drug commercials, you've likely marveled at the odd drug names: Moexipril. Oxcarbazepine. Zafirlukast. You might think pharmaceutical companies just prefer complex, new combinations...more
A new declaratory statement from Florida regulators clarifies the restrictions on intracompany sales of pharmaceuticals. Previously, if one pharmacy in Florida wanted to send a bottle of prescription medicine to its sister...more
The 2013 Florida Legislative Session concluded on May 3, 2013. The following is a partial summary of healthcare-related bills that may impact your business or practice. Note that some of these bills have become law, but...more