Criminals buy cold remedies for the pseudoephedrine, which they use to make methamphetamine. Kansas pharmacists are fighting back with MethShield, an electronic program that tracks sales and catches illegal purchasers in the act. It even calls the cops.

A proposed rule by DEA allows narcotics to be prescribed electronically if standards are met.

Pharmacists play a pivotal role in identifying patients with an abuse problem.

A proposed rule by the DEA allows e-prescribing of controlled substances as long as standards are met.

The Ohio Board of Pharmacy is investigating the Cardinal distribution center in Findlay, Ohio, for distributing large amounts of controlled substances to an Internet pharmacy.

Consumer Healthcare Products Association is expanding its Five Moms campaign to help prevent teen cough medicine abuse.

DEA is proposing to consider ANPP as a precursor to fentanyl and to classify it as a Schedule II controlled substance.

Takeda survey results show pharmacists believe more patient information about insomnia medications is necessary.

NACDS submits testimony on efforts to curb prescription and OTC drug abuse