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Andover company reaches $10 million federal settlement over opioid prescriptions and more

ANDOVER – Injured Workers Pharmacy has agreed to pay $10 million to resolve civil allegations of improperly filling prescriptions for controlled substances — including opioids — and submitting false claims ....

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"Culturally and linguistically diverse patients' perspectives and exper" by Rawan Sawalha, Hassan Hosseinzadeh et al.

Background: Within the quality use of medicines (QUM) which entails timely access to, and the rational use of, medicines medicine safety is a global health priority. In multicultural countries, such as Australia, national medicines policies are focused on achieving QUM, although this is more challenging among their Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) patients (i.e., those from ethnic minority groups). Aim: This review aimed to identify and explore the specific challenges to achieving QUM, as experienced by CALD patients living in Australia. Method: A systematic literature search was conducted using Web of Science, Scopus, Academic search complete, CINHAL, PubMed and Medline. Qualitative studies describing any aspects of QUM among CALD patients in Australia were included. Results: Major challenges in facilitating QUM among CALD patients in Australia were identified, particularly in relation to the following medicines management pathway steps: difficulties around participation i ....

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