The Saga of Change Failcare 1 March 2024·1613 words·8 mins When we last left our hero working in the Angry Pharmacy…… #March 1st, 2024
Paying the PBM’s to service them. 9 January 2014·10498 words·50 mins So I had this nice 2014 post queued up that involved:
A pharmacist example for non-pharmacists. 11 September 2013·7232 words·34 mins Holy shit, its almost been a year.
The FDA obviously hates the public and needs to lay off the crack pipe. 5 May 2012·10491 words·50 mins Submitted by a shitpot full of people, the FDA has gotten this wonderful idea to allow people (read: idiots) to buy Rx prescriptions OTC using a kiosk rather than a Doctor to issue the Rx.
Shooting yourself in the foot, 10% at a time. 9 December 2011·10982 words·52 mins Something bad happened in California this year.
How to succeed at retail pharmacy according to the chains 7 September 2011·5121 words·25 mins So during my 0.
Antitrust, Chain/PBM’s, Independents and You 28 February 2010·8878 words·42 mins Think of this senerio:
The big socialized medicine post 21 June 2009·33001 words·155 mins Here I will give my thoughts and viewpoint on the current push to give people socialized medicine in the US.
Workmans Comp – The working mans welfare 14 June 2009·12754 words·60 mins Every pharmacist has had to deal with Workman’s Compensation prescriptions at some point in their careers.
MediCal pissing in our cornflakes. 4 February 2009·4175 words·20 mins I’m sure this post is full of grammar and spelling mistakes.
When chains rule the world… 3 September 2008·6134 words·29 mins Although they sure as hell don’t realize it, PBM’s (like ScamImp-.
When bad PBM’s get even worse 13 August 2008·4300 words·21 mins Over the last 200+ entries, I have fought for truth, justice and AWP -5% + $6.
You’re either with us or … a huge douche! 17 July 2008·1887 words·9 mins As you have read before, California instated a 10% cut for its Medicaid Rx reimbursement.
California Medicaid Cuts – Ground Zero 2 July 2008·2340 words·11 mins Yesterday the California Medicaid system (Medi-Cal) cut reimbursements by 10% across the boards for Doctors, Dentists and Pharmacies.
A plea from a fellow independant 9 January 2008·1360 words·7 mins Working for an independent gives you sort of a bond with other independent pharmacists.
For Sale: WellCare, gently used, only $5 2 November 2007·714 words·4 mins This post should of been titled “Putting the ‘oh shit someone told on us’ in WellCare”
WHI Downtime – Walgreens again screws over everyone. 27 September 2007·891 words·5 mins Turns out that Walgreens Health Initative ( http://www.
Heather the Human Shield 9 September 2007·1859 words·9 mins I just wanted to comment/elaborate/etc on a post made by the recent post by the DrugMonkey about the “Heather” of insurance companies.
Pharmacy Certainties 5 September 2007·1401 words·7 mins There are some things that go on in a pharmacy that are set in stone like the sun rising in the morning.
Taking the CARE out of WellCare 4 August 2007·8342 words·40 mins This is a directed bitch at WellCare.
NPI – Someone needs to get a real job 14 April 2007·923 words·5 mins Who thought this NPI (National Provider Identifier) would be a good idea?
Albuterol HFA – What the hell? 7 February 2007·10232 words·49 mins As you all probably know, good old albuterol (with CFC’s) are no longer being made.
Paying for our time, making money, and screwdom 29 January 2007·1466 words·7 mins Currently the only way that us pharmacists get paid in a retail setting is by filling a prescription.
Welfare + Clomid = WTF? 19 January 2007·14537 words·69 mins I got this comment from Sandi, and could not believe it:
Express Scripts, Zocor, and taking it in the butt. 19 July 2006·2705 words·13 mins Express Scripts gets the gold medal for screwing over pharmacists across the country (shocking!
Yes! More hate mail! 12 July 2006·1467 words·7 mins Heres a hatemail response to my Indian Customer Service Rant a while ago.
AARP, WHI, and Argus. Paving the way of shitty Rx processors 4 June 2006·200 words·1 min Who here is angry that WHI’s Rx processing was slow/down all week?
Walgreens: The Pharmacy that Screws America 31 May 2006·653 words·4 mins Gee, where do I start bitching about Walgreens.
Argus, the $1.50 hooker of the pharmacy processor industry. 4 April 2006·397 words·2 mins Heres a simple question.
Prior Authorizations 6 August 2005·877 words·5 mins Talk to any pharmacist and mention the word “Prior Authorization” to watch him/her instantly have a hemmoragic stroke.