Two proposed rules would extend many flexible provisions enacted during the COVID-19 public health emergency for prescribing controlled substances.
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The Office of National Drug Control Policy outlines the Biden administration's drug policy priorities for 2021, including expanding access to evidence-based treatment and prevention services, advancing racial equity, reducing supply of illicit substances, and advancing recovery-ready workplaces.
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Affected models have a damaged retainer ring that locks the insulin cartridge into the pump's reservoir compartment, resulting in improper insulin dosing.
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America's Essential Hospitals encourages members to share their concerns about the Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Regulation with Congress and CMS. Meanwhile, the House returns to health care business after a one-week recess, and the Senate impeachment trial continues.
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This recall includes more than 9 million gowns designed for use in procedures such as open heart surgery and knee replacements.
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An unauthorized person potentially could wirelessly connect to a nearby MiniMed insulin pump and change the pump settings.
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Amid a critical drug shortage, manufacturer Hospira released special handling instructions for lots of Carpuject Luer Lock Glass Syringe products that potentially could contain cracked needle hubs and particulate.
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Three lots of the injectable opioid medication Hydromorphone HCl, distributed by Hospira and Teva, were recalled due to broken and cracked glass vials.
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The agency is combatting an intravenous fluid (IV) shortage as Puerto Rico, where many IV solutions are produced, recovers from Hurricane Maria.
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The shortage is due to the effects of Hurricane Maria on Puerto Rico, where much IV fluid is produced, and has been exacerbated by the severity of this year’s flu season.
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The annual event encourages relevant stakeholders and the general public to engage in antibiotic stewardship in outpatient and inpatient settings.
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The new recommendations are based on principles that promote alternative therapies and minimum effective opioid dosage. CDC also released fact sheets and other resources.
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The guidance, open for a 30-day public comment period, will give providers more clarity on the appropriate use of opioid prescriptions outside of cancer and palliative care; comments are due Jan. 13.
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Obama administration proposal would add drug utilization review and restriction program to Medicare to fight opioid overuse.
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Tool gives physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals access to geographic comparisons of opioid prescribing habits and use.
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The rule does not apply to unused portions of drugs given to patients in a hospital, but rather unused drugs from patients’ homes. Hospitals have until Nov. 8 to comply with DEA regulations.
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The association and eight other organizations expressed concern that new protocols for disposing of controlled substances will adversely affect hospitals.
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Truman Medical Centers improved medication safety by changing their stocking practices, implementing evidence-based order sets, and using a patient-centered education strategy.
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