Category Archives: Pharmacy

Mission council approved a zoning amendment last month that would ban pharmacies and medical clinics from setting up shop in the community's downtown core, at least until downtown revitalization plans are put into place next year. However, the district is now facing a lawsuit by the party that wanted to open a pharmacy at 33133 First Ave., the former site of the community policing station. Council made their decision at a special meeting Aug. 9 to support the zoning change, in a 5-2 vote. Opposing the exclusion were councillors Jenny Stevens and Nelson Tilbury. Both councillors were uncomfortable supporting a motion they believe was based on unsupported rumours the proponent intended to sell medical marijuana, and dispense methadone and needles to addicts. "First of all, every other pharmacy in town can dispense methadone, so that's not new," said Stevens, but she mainly objects to bylaws that target groups or businesses. Mission tried that in 2000, when it proposed 11 bylaws to restrict activities downtown, but all were dropped as they were legally questionable. "You can't legislate against a group of people, full stop. It's against the Charter of Rights . . . and I'm not prepared to support a bylaw … Continue reading →

Last weeks robbery at a Krakow pharmacy demonstrates the desperate steps people addicted to prescription drugs will take, the chief of Franklin Countys drug task force said. This shines a bright light on the growing problem of opiate abuse, said Detective Sgt. Jason Grellner. A man got away with a large amount of Percocet pills in the Tuesday, Aug. 28, afternoon robbery at Halls Pharmacy on Highway A. The robber claimed to have a gun but no weapon was displayed. Following an extensive investigation which included an anonymous tip, detectives questioned, then arrested Matthew J. Florence, 24, of Washington, last Thursday afternoon. Florence later was charged with one count each of first-degree pharmacy robbery and theft of a controlled substance, both felonies. Florence is being held in the county jail on a $150,000 cash-only bond. The charges are prosecuted under a specific state statute related to pharmacy crimes, authorities said. Grellner said Florence, who has no prior felony charges, would never have committed the robbery had he not become addicted to prescription opiates. One in four people who begin taking these drugs under a doctors prescription will become addicted, Grellner said citing statistical data. He said while Americans account for … Continue reading →

ATLANTA, Ga., Sept. 5, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via PRWEB - Healthcare Solutions, the parent company of Cypress Care and Procura Management, today announced that it has acquired ScripNet, a leading pharmacy benefit management company serving the workers' compensation market. The acquisition will further strengthen Healthcare Solutions' pharmacy benefit management services and extend its client portfolio, which already includes many of the nation's largest carriers, third party administrators and governmental entities. The combined organization will produce annual revenue exceeding $400 million. "Healthcare Solutions welcomes ScripNet's clients, its employees and other stakeholders to our combined company," said David A. George, CEO of Healthcare Solutions. "Merging the strengths of Healthcare Solutions and ScripNet will result in a combined organization that will continue a tradition of service excellence and innovation." "We are excited to be joining such a well-respected company," said Dennis Sponer, CEO of ScripNet. "Our philosophy and approach to workers' compensation pharmacy management is synergistic with Healthcare Solutions and we are excited about the combined expertise that we will be able to offer our customers." For more information, please contact Matt Weaver at 410.821.8220 or mattw(at)imre(dot)com This article was originally distributed on PRWeb. For the original version including any supplementary images … Continue reading →

CHAMPAIGN Downtown Champaign is expected to get a new pharmacy and convenience store in a matter of months. CompleteCare Pharmacy, which already has locations in downtown Springfield and Chatham, plans to open at 14 E. Washington St., C, on the first floor of the Hickory Building. The store, which will carry convenience foods and household supplies as well as prescription and over-the-counter drugs, could open as early as December, said Bob Pemberton, manager of Independence Holding Co., CompleteCare's parent company. It would be the first time since 1991 that downtown Champaign has had a pharmacy outside a clinic setting. Cavett-Rexall Drug operated a store at 2 Main St. from 1979 to 1989, when it was sold to Hook's, and Hook's operated the store for another two years. In a market dominated by both Walgreens and CVS, Pemberton said CompleteCare aims to provide service and "a hands-on approach ... in a way the chains don't." He said CompleteCare is counting on good foot traffic from people who live or work in downtown Champaign. Plus, there's street parking along the front and side of the building to accommodate people who come by car. The store plans to employ seven people, including at … Continue reading →

LENEXA, KS--(Marketwire -09/05/12)- Speed Script, a market leader in pharmacy management systems and services, and RxMedic Systems, a leading manufacturer of automated dispensing solutions for pharmacies, today announced the development of an interface that directly connects the products of the two companies. With the interface, pharmacies using Speed Script's pharmacy management systems can connect directly to RxMedic's latest automated dispensing technology, including its ADS pharmacy robot, enabling pharmacies to be more accurate, productive, and profitable. "RxMedic's automated dispensing solutions offer our customers fast, accurate dispensing technology," said Speed Script's director of business development, Heath Reynolds. "RxMedic provides some unique advantages to our customers and we're very excited to be partnering with them." "We share Speed Script's dedication to the customer," said David Williams, RxMedic's vice president. "Our automated counting system and pharmacy robot will now be able to work hand-in-hand with their pharmacy management system for a highly efficient product that will positively benefit customers." About Speed ScriptLong known for its dedication to customer service, Speed Script provides a flexible, all-inclusive pharmacy management system and adaptable technology service that enable retail, long-term care, compounding, and hospital outpatient pharmacies to effectively achieve their business goals by improving workflow management and serving … Continue reading →

A string of at least five pharmacy break-ins in Canton this summer have been committed by at least two crews of thieves, police said this morning. Police released surveillance images of several burglars today and are hoping someone will recognize them or their vehicles. According to police, the burglaries which started July 4 are primarily taking place between midnight and 5 a.m. The thieves usually break out a window on the door and spend just a few minutes in the store. Police said some of the thefts have been committed by two white men and others have been committed by two black men. In the most recent case, which was reported Aug. 24, two white men and two black men were seen in surveillance images, police said. The two white men appeared to be driving a light-colored, four-door, mid-sized sedan possibly either a Pontiac G6 or Dodge Neon. In all the cases, the thieves have taken measures to conceal their identities, including wearing ski masks, bandanas and baseball caps. The Canton Police Department is asking anyone with information to call 734-394-5400 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP. A cash reward of up to $1,000 is being offered through Crime Stoppers. Follow … Continue reading →

OKLAHOMA CITY - A convicted murderer in an Oklahoma City pharmacy shooting death is out of prison. 4/26/2011 Related Story: Testimony Begins In Trial Of OKC Pharmacy Murder Suspects Jevontai Ingram is one of two masked robbers who held up Jerome Ersland at the Reliable Pharmacy back in 2009. Like Ersland, Ingram is convicted of murder. Jevontai Ingram spent less than four years in custody after pleading guilty to murder for his role in the death of his accomplice. Ingram was 14 when Pharmacist Jerome Ersland shot and killed Ingram's accomplice during an attempted robbery. Ingram's testimony about what happened helped get him a deal with the state. At the time of the shooting, the state considered Ingram a youthful offender. Now Ingram is an adult, at the age of 18, he is making plans for the future despite his confession to murder and conspiracy to rob the pharmacy. Ingram served three years because his accomplice, Antwun Parker, died during their robbery attempt. Ingram does not agree with the amount of time he was made to serve, and his attorney confirmed he has "no mercy" for Jerome Ersland, the pharmacist also serving time for murder. "If he thinks Jerome needs … Continue reading →

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Sept. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Eaton Scientific Systems, Ltd. ("Eaton Scientific" or the "Company"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Pristine Solutions, Inc. (PRTN) is pleased to announce that the Company has entered into an agreement with RoxSan Pharmacy Inc. to provide continued specialized compound prescription of Homatropine in a novel oral suspension ("Tropine 3") to support planned FDA compliant Clinical trial participants. Tropine 3 is a patent pending novel indication of an existing FDA approved drug for the non-hormonal treatment of hot flashes in pre-menopausal, peri-menopausal, and post-menopausal women. Details regarding the multi-location multi-phase FDA compliant Tropine 3 clinic trials are expected to be finalized within the next few weeks. "We feel that the RoxSan Pharmacy team and facilities are uniquely qualified to continually supply the Clinical Trial with the highest-quality custom dosage of and support during our planned FDA compliant clinical trials period that is excepted to dramatically increase localized demand," stated Michael Borkowski, CEO and President of Eaton Scientific. RoxSan Pharmacy has over 40 years of experience with a highly-qualified and educated team of pharmacists, technicians, and chemists to custom prepare high-quality compounded and manufactured medications using several unique delivery systems including, but not limited to, … Continue reading →

Residents of an east London neighbourhood are angry they weren't told a pharmacy that recently opened is dispensing methadone. Marsha, a 24-year-old Western University student who didn't want her last name used, organized a protest Monday in a parking lot next door to the newly opened London Drug Mart at 1617 Dundas St. Marsha said she and other neighbours were puzzled why another pharmacy was opening in the area that already has a Shoppers Drug Mart and a Rexall PharmaPlus. When she went in to investigate she found the pharmacy shelves empty. She asked the pharmacist if he distributed methadone and he said yes. Drug users take methadone to help them overcome addictions to morphine and heroin. About 1,400 people in the London area are on methadone. When community members contacted the city about their concerns, they were told the pharmacy didn't need a permit because it serves less than 40 people. Bill Armstrong, the city councillor for the area, said he was informed last week the pharmacy had opened and asked city staff to review the operation and the zoning bylaws. Armstrong said he believes the pharmacy has moved from its previous location at Clarke Rd. and Trafalgar St. … Continue reading →

50 Chicago police officers sent to help at DNC 50 Chicago police officers sent to help at DNC Updated: Monday, September 3 2012 6:51 PM EDT2012-09-03 22:51:23 GMT A spokeswoman for the Chicago Police Department says taxpayer money is not being used to pay for officers on the job in Charlotte this week. A spokeswoman for the Chicago Police Department says taxpayer money is not being used to pay for officers on the job in Charlotte this week. Updated: Monday, September 3 2012 6:45 PM EDT2012-09-03 22:45:37 GMT Parades, picnics and politicians celebrated the American worker on Labor Day. Parades, picnics and politicians celebrated the American worker on Labor Day. Updated: Monday, September 3 2012 6:39 PM EDT2012-09-03 22:39:27 GMT Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher returned to practice Monday for the first time since July 31, hoping to play in Sunday's season opener. Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher returned to practice Monday for the first time since July 31, hoping to play in Sunday's season opener. Original post: Oxycodone stolen from Crystal Lake pharmacy … Continue reading →