SOUTHAVEN, MS - (WMC-TV) - Police are investigating a possible pharmacy burglary ring in North Mississippi, where thousands of dollars in pills has been stolen. Pharmacies in Batesville, Southaven, and Olive Branch were targeted but the thefts might not stop there. Police could be dealing with a pharmacy theft ring that stretches into Tennessee and Alabama. One of the burglaries was caught on camera. Four break-ins in the past week have pharmacists like Ann Pitts uneasy. "Kind of a little nervous down here," said Pitts. "It's pretty obvious that it's probably going to the street market," said Lt. Mark Little, Southaven Police Department. Pitts works at Super Drugs in Horn Lake. She was upset to hear that the nearby Oliver's Pharmacy lost about $25,000 in Oxycontin and Loritabs, drugs that can triple in value on the street. In the surveillance video the suspects can be seen using a crowbar to break open the front door. Once inside the pharmacy, the crook filled a plastic container full of prescription narcotics and then took off in less than 2 minutes. Read the original: Surveillance cams catch possible pharmacy burglary ring in progress … Continue reading →

SANDY CULLEN | Wisconsin State Journal | scullen@madison.com | 608-252-6137 The staff at DeForest Hometown Pharmacy knew it was just a matter of time before the man wanted in a string of oxycodone robberies from Lincoln, Neb., to northern Illinois would target their store at 645 N. Main St. And they were ready, with a well-rehearsed plan they executed Tuesday, resulting in the arrest of Tony Taylor, 35, of Delavan. Madison police Detective Sgt. Dave Miller said Taylor, who is being held in Dane County Jail, is the prime suspect in more than 20 incidents throughout the region that have been the focus of a team of investigators from more than a dozen agencies. Since November, Miller said, more than $87,000 worth of the prescription painkiller has been stolen from pharmacies in a series of robberies, all but a few believed to have been committed by Taylor. "We were on hyper alert," Jim Butcher, manager of DeForest Hometown Pharmacy, where staff knew the robber typically struck around 4 p.m. "DeForest police had been in several times to remind us what to do" if he came in, Butcher said, adding, "We rehearsed that with the staff." As soon as Taylor walked … Continue reading →

AUSTIN, Texas, April 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- RxWiki, Inc. announced today the beta release of Mobile+, a customizable mobile application for community pharmacists that delivers the latest medication information, news, and alerts to their patients' smartphones. The addition of Mobile+ to RxWiki's Digital Pharmacist offering enables pharmacists to synchronize the patient engagement experience within mobile devices, social media channels, websites and printed materials. "With millions of patients searching for health information on their smartphones, there is a major opportunity for pharmacists to connect with patients outside of the pharmacy," says Donald W. Hackett, RxWiki CEO and Publisher. "RxWiki Mobile+ enables pharmacists to prescribe trusted information to patients on any digital device, at any time, wherever they are." RxWiki Mobile+, available on iOS and Android platforms, features: "The Tarrytown Pharmacy Mobile+ app gives me a competitive advantage in my market," said Mark Newberry, Pharm.D., owner of Tarrytown Pharmacy. "My pharmacy is in the business of taking care of patients. RxWiki Mobile+ empowers pharmacists to extend the learning experience beyond the pharmacy to keep patients engaged in managing their health," Newberry added. Pew Internet research shows that one out of every 3 minutes spent online is through a smartphone device. According to … Continue reading →

PLAINSBORO, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The pharmacy industrys No. 1 journal, Pharmacy Times, and its sister publication, Specialty Pharmacy Times, have added nine more pharmacy companies to their Strategic Alliance Partnership programs. The Strategic Alliance Partnership programs facilitate collaboration and the exchange of knowledge between the partners and ultimately increases their visibility within the pharmacy industry. Pharmacy Times has more than 50 partners; Specialty Pharmacy Times has more than two dozen partners. Pharmacy Times newest SAP members are: Specialty Pharmacy Times newest SAP members are: For more information, please visit http://www.PharmacyTimes.com and http://www.SpecialtyPharmacyTimes.com. About Pharmacy Times Pharmacy Times is the industrys leading publication, providing practical, clinical information pharmacists can use in their everyday practices when counseling patients and interacting with physicians. Pharmacy Times is published by Intellisphere, LLC, a leading provider of health care publishing, research, information, and education. Learn more at http://www.PharmacyTimes.com, on Facebook at Facebook.com/PharmacyTimes and on Twitter @Pharmacy_Times. About Specialty Pharmacy Times Specialty Pharmacy Timesis a leading industry journal serving the business and practice of specialty pharmaceuticals and therapy. The journal focuses on key areas surrounding specialty pharmaceuticals and the enhanced practice needs of pharmacists in this arena. The journal is available at http://www.SpecialtyPharmacyTimes.com. Read the rest here: Pharmacy … Continue reading →

DUBLIN, Ireland, April 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Research and Markets announces the addition of "Global Pharmacy Automation Market 2012-2016" to its catalogue. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130307/600769 ) The Global Pharmacy Automation market is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 8.63 percent over the period 2012-2016. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the increase in technological innovations. The Global Pharmacy Automation market has also been witnessing an increase in customer support services. However, the intense competition among vendors could pose a challenge to the growth of this market. TechNavio's http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/tjjsz7/global_pharmacyreport, the Global Pharmacy Automation Market 2012-2016, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the Americas, and the EMEA and APAC regions; it covers the Global Pharmacy Automation market landscape and its growth prospects in the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market. Key Questions Answered What will the market size be in 2016 and at what rate will it grow? What are the key market trends? What is driving this market? What are the challenges to market growth? Originally posted here: Global Pharmacy Automation Market 2013 Report … Continue reading →