Recently in pharma news it was reported that the FBI served search warrants at several pharmacies in Mississippi during a compounding pharmacy investigation. Warrants were also served at pharmacies in Alabama, Florida, and Utah according to Dolores Lewis, a Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics spokeswoman. The investigation, which is reportedly connected to health care fraud, initially began with the state Bureau …
Lot Coder – Top OTC Picks Of U.S. Pharmacists
Pharmacists have compiled a list of some of the most recommended over-the-counter products for treatment of everything from diabetes and colds/allergies to diagnostic products and those used for the eyes, ears, nose, and throat. In the latest OTC Guide, published annually by Pharmacy Times, pharmacists weigh in on the products that line drugstore aisles in an effort to help consumers …
Pharma Coding – How Do Consumers Feel About Big Pharma?
A recent survey conducted by Reputation Institute found that some of the most reputable pharmaceutical companies in 2016 include Bayer, Abbott Laboratories, Novo Nordisk, Roche, Merck, Sanofi, Allergan, AstraZeneca, Eli Lilly, AbbVie, GlaxoSmithKline, and Novartis. This survey provides insight into how consumers in developed countries all around the globe feel about big pharmaceutical in regards to the companies acting responsibly, …
Timber Marking – Crack Down On Illegally Harvested Timber Imports
Recently, Department of Homeland Security agents searched the offices of Global Plywood & Lumber Inc., a wood importer based in California suspected of importing illegally harvested timber from the Amazon without proper permits. According to a Reuters article, agents are investigating whether the privately held company violated Peruvian and U.S. law, although no charges had been filed as of June …
Marking Lumber – Framing Lumber Prices Continue To Rise In U.S.
A recent article revealed that year-over-year, framing lumber prices have continued to increase. The hike began in 2013 as home construction increased, while the supply of framing lumber was limited as more suppliers were focusing to bring more capacity online. While there was a decline in framing lumber prices in 2015, it is believed the decrease was due to a …