FDA approves first generic of glucagon to treat severe low blood sugar
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 04, 2021
Glucagon to treat severe hypoglycemia is available in a generic formula for the first time in 20 years.
Cutting into costs
By
John Hall
Jan 04, 2016
A look inside the mind of lenders in the wake of a skilled nursing cost comparison report reveals reasons for optimism — and concern
Report: Medicaid overspent on brand-name drugs
Mar 30, 2011
State Medicaid programs spent $329 million more than necessary by allowing certain prescriptions for brand-name drugs to be filled instead of generics in 2009, a conservative think tank said this week.
GAO: Medicaid pharmacies will be paid one-third less than retailers
By
Haymarket Media
Jan 25, 2007
The federal government will be paying pharmacies 36% less than it cost retailers to acquire many generic drugs, under a new reimbursement methodology for the Medicaid program, the Government Accountability...
Federal court dismisses whistleblower lawsuit over Omnicare, PharMerica withholding generic drugs
By
Tim Mullaney
Aug 18, 2014
A federal court in New York has tossed a whistleblower lawsuit charging that large long-term care pharmacies violated the False Claims Act by failing to dispense requested generic drugs.
Increased use of generic drugs helps to save Medicare Part D billions
Sep 17, 2010
The Medicare Part D prescription drug program saved more than $33 billion in 2007 due to the use of generic drugs, according to a new government report.
AARP: Generic drug prices fell significantly in 2007
May 21, 2008
Older Americans paid nearly 10% less for generic drugs last year, according to a study by AARP.
OIG report: FDA slow to evaluate generic drug applications
Jun 17, 2008
The Food and Drug Administration disapproved 96% of applications for generic drug approval in 2006, according to a report recently released from the Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General.
Laundry/Housekeeping Feature: No dirty laundry
By
Julie Williamson
Aug 07, 2006
Experts ‘come clean’ on infection control issues, stressing the need for better adherence to standard handling precautions.
A Day in the Life:Resident gets her diploma at 92
By
Marty Stempniak
Sep 05, 2018
It took 75 years longer than most, but Dorothy Leiss now has her high school diploma.