(CNN) — Doctors and administrators at the University of California, San Francisco Medical Center are giving high marks to its new so-called robotic pharmacy. The technology is changing hospital pharmacies. Making sure hospital patients like Jorge Rico get the right medicine is critical. He’s being treated for leukemia at UCSF, the University of California, San … Continue reading »
County Addresses Flu Vaccine Shortage
EUGENE, Ore. — Lane County pharmacies are experiencing a flu vaccine shortage. People all over our area headed the flu warnings and rushed out to get flu shots. The problem is most are now out and it’s unclear when new shipments will come in. We spent most of the morning calling a couple dozen pharmacies … Continue reading »
Man Robs Eugene Pharmacy with Shotgun
EUGENE, Ore. — Eugene police are looking for the man who threatened pharmacy employees with a shotgun and demanded drugs. It happened at the Sav-On Pharmacy inside the Albertsons at 30th and Hilyard. Officers say the man got away through an emergency exit and left the unloaded shotgun behind. Investigators say it was stolen in … Continue reading »
Overworked Pharmacists Could Get Help from State
EUGENE, Ore. — Overworked pharmacists may be getting help from the state. The Oregon Board of Pharmacy is considering a rule change. It would allow them to fine, suspend or revoke licenses from pharmacies in response to a survey revealing safety concerns about poor working conditions affecting patient health and safety. Local independent pharmacists say … Continue reading »
