Carl’s Drug Store celebrates its 185th anniversary
An old adage states that, "You cannot tell where you are going unless you know where you have been". Pharmacy has evolved significantly throughout the decades and it is interesting to note how the industry has developed. Technological advances and modern medicine have converged to create an untouchable market that the whole world depends on. The health and wellness of millions rely on pharmaceutical products and services. Carl’s Drug Store, housed in Greencastle, Pennsylvania, was established on simplicity, as were most businesses from that time period. Aisles devoted to seasonal trinkets or "As Seen On TV" items did not exist. It is ...
Best Practices for Employee Retention
Have you ever been tempted to explore “greener pastures” with another prospective employer? What keeps you trucking along at your current place of employment? These are questions executives consistently try to head off with regards to the retention of their staff. In an effort to learn best practices of employee retention, we went to the market and spoke with several hospital pharmacy leaders who have been noted by their peers as some of the nation’s best at retaining top talent. The HealthCare Initiative’s Annual Hiring Survey reported that leaders from 47% of the organizations that responded claimed retaining key employees was ...
Midway College School of Pharmacy Announces Leadership Team Members
Paintsville, Ky. -Midway College School of Pharmacy is pleased to announce the following members of its leadership team. Lanny E. Foss, PhD Founding Dean Barry Bleidt, PhD, PharmD, RPh Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Emily Coleman, MEd Assistant Dean for Student Affairs Patricia E. Johnson, RPh Director of Experiential Education Ajoy Koomer, PhD, EMBA Director of Assessment David Matthews, PharmD, RPh, CGP Chair of Pharmacy Practice and Assistant Dean for Interprofessional Education Martha J. M. Wells, PhD Chair of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Assistant Dean for Research These members join Dr. Lanny Foss, the Founding Dean of the School of Pharmacy, and are working to prepare all of the accrediting documents, establishing the curriculum and setting up ...
U.S. District Court Rules Against Lilly Regarding Strattera Patent
INDIANAPOLIS, Aug 12, 2010 -Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) today announced that the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey has ruled against the company in its patent litigation for Strattera(R) (atomoxetine). In the case of Eli Lilly and Company v. Actavis Elizabeth LLC, et al, the court ruled that Lilly's '590 patent, or method-of-use patent, for Strattera is invalid. The patent had been set to expire in May of 2017. "We disagree profoundly with the District Court's ruling and will appeal this decision," said Robert A. Armitage, senior vice president and general counsel for Lilly. "We continue ...
5 Questions Pharmacy Graduates MUST Ask Themselves
You have put in your time. You have paid your dues. You have studied and studied and studied and……well, you get the point. You strut up on stage and you finally get your diploma you've been dreaming about for years. Now what? First, start by asking yourself these questions…. Is a residency for me? That is a question only you can answer, but now that you have finished your didactic career as a student, you must now step into the world of pharmacy. If you have considered doing a residency in pharmacy, now is the time to do so. If you tell ...
Rural Home Health Pharmacy – What You Don’t Learn In Pharmacy School
I have been a pharmacist for over thirty-five years in a variety of positions. The most challenging and rewarding has been my present position: working as a preceptor and clinical pharmacist for a rural home based primary care group. As a preceptor, I have always been impressed with the clinical expertise of students and residents on rotation. However, there are many unique challenges and opportunities that accompany this job that cannot be taught in the academic setting. My humble advice to all who have the unique opportunity to enter this field is as follows: 1) Arriving at Your Patient’s House Your clinical expertise ...
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Carl’s Drug Store celebrates its 185th anniversary
An old adage states that, “You cannot tell where you are going unless you know where you have been”. Pharmacy has evolved significantly throughout... [More]
Best Practices for Employee Retention
Have you ever been tempted to explore “greener pastures” with another prospective employer? What keeps you trucking along at your current place of... [More]
Midway College School of Pharmacy Announces Leadership Team Members
Paintsville, Ky. -Midway College School of Pharmacy is pleased to announce the following members of its leadership team. Lanny E. Foss, PhD Founding... [More]
U.S. District Court Rules Against Lilly Regarding Strattera Patent
INDIANAPOLIS, Aug 12, 2010 -Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) today announced that the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey has ruled against... [More]
5 Questions Pharmacy Graduates MUST Ask Themselves
You have put in your time. You have paid your dues. You have studied and studied and studied and……well, you get the point. You strut up on stage and... [More]
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