MedHelp, Drugstore.com create Ask-A-Pharmacist to extend outreach to patients Last Updated: 09-29-2008 SAN FRANCISCO (Sep. 26) MedHelp, an online health community connecting people to medical experts, information and shared experiences, and Drugstore.com on Wednesday partnered to provide a forum where registered pharmacists could answer questions from MedHelp members.   Tons of Drugs Dumped Into Wastewater, Study Finds Last Updated: 09-16-2008 U.S. hospitals and long-term care facilities annually flush millions of pounds of unused pharmaceuticals down the drain, pumping contaminants into America's drinking water, according to an ongoing Associated Press investigation.   FDA investigating fake and expired drugs at two Baltimore pharmacies Last Updated: 09-04-2008 Patients who have received any of the following drugs should contact their physician for new prescriptions.    Pharmacists say some PhRMA revisions were needed Last Updated: 09-04-2008 Thirty-one percent of pharmacists surveyed said PhRMA's new marketing code is long overdue.   Sharps disposal: New business opportunity for pharmacy Last Updated: 08-19-2008 A new machine allows pharmacists to accept disposable sharps from consumers and convert them into compact waste that can be thrown in the trash bin.   Aetna sets up Web site to provide formulary information for R.Ph.s Last Updated: 08-05-2008 Drug errors originating from home see sharp increase Last Updated: 08-05-2008 Fatal drug errors at home zoomed from 1,132 in 1983 to 12,426 in 2004. Contributing to the errors were wider use of painkillers, often mixed with alcohol or other drugs, and drug overdoses, as happened with the actor Heath Ledger...   Congress overrides presidential veto on Medicare “fix” bill Last Updated: 07-31-2008 Yesterday, the U.S. Senate and House voted 70 to 26 and 383 to 41, respectively, to override President George W. Bush’s veto of the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 (H.R. 6331). The bill was initially sent to the President on July 9, after the Senate was finally able to end debate on the legislation after weeks of political maneuvering.   Medicare “fix” bill passes Senate with veto-proof majority Last Updated: 07-16-2008 APhA applauds legislation that will better ensure patient access to pharmacist services.   FDA suffers setback in pedigree suit brought by secondary wholesaler Last Updated: 07-16-2008 It's unclear whether FDA will seek further review by the U.S. Supreme Court.