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DEA Announces Permanent Flexibilities for the Prescribing of Controlled Substances via Telemedicine

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On February 24, 2024, the Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”) released a long-anticipated proposed rule that aims to permanently extend controlled substance prescribing flexibilities beyond the COVID-19 Public Health...more

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Ontario, Canada Exploring Possibility of Allowing Employer-Operated Onsite Vaccination Clinics in “Hot Spot” Communities

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On April 13, 2021, Ontario announced that in Phase 2 of its COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan it will provide vaccines to those 18 and over via mass immunization clinics, mobile teams, and pop-up clinics in highly impacted...more

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Connecticut DCP Issues Guidance for Remotely Refilling Prescriptions

The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection Drug Control Division (DCP) has issued guidance for health care providers regarding refills and reissuances of controlled substance prescriptions for patients without an...more

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Japan considers utilization of “compassionate use” exception to fast-track COVID-19 treatments

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While several drugs are being studied in Japan to treat COVID-19, none have yet been approved. However, reports indicate remdesivir, a drug developed by as a treatment for Ebola virus disease, has been administered as a...more

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Massachusetts Issues COVID-19 Orders and Related Guidance for Pharmacies and Pharmacy Professionals

On March 24, 2020, the Massachusetts Commissioner of Public Health issued a Pharmacy Practice Order related to pharmacy practice by retail and institutional pharmacies....more

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DEA Allows Providers to Prescribe Controlled Substances Without an In-Person Medical Examination During COVID-19 Public Health...

The Federal Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) issued guidance permitting DEA-registered practitioners to prescribe controlled substances without an in-person medical exam of the patient for the duration of the COVID-19 public...more

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COVID-19 Update: Ohio Pharmacy Board issues guidance regarding practice of pharmacy

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The Ohio Board of Pharmacy (OBOP) is actively working to modify its rules or formulate temporary guidance and procedures to help combat the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and aid in the delivery of pharmacy care to impacted...more

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COVID-19 Update: OMHAS issues guidance for opioid treatment programs

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Ohio Mental Health & Addiction Services (OMHAS) has issued guidance to support Ohio opioid treatment programs (OTPs) in light of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak....more

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