TODAY'S HEADLINES

Settlement establishes $100 million fund for NECC victims

The New England Compounding Center's owners and insurers agreed to establish a $100 million compensation fund for its creditors, including the victims who were injured after receiving injections of contaminated steroids produced by the now bankrupt company. » More

AHRQ analysis finds MTM benefit lacking

A draft review sponsored by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality found insufficient evidence for medication therapy management effect on most outcomes. » More

Pharmacists among most-trusted professionals

Pharmacists tied for second place in a recent poll asking Americans to rate the honesty and ethical standards of people in various professions. Nurses have received the top spot each year they've been included in the poll. » More

Continuing Education

Multiple sclerosis: Second part of CPE series available

This month, Drug Topics offers the second of a two-part CPE series, "MTM considerations in multiple sclerosis." Earn up to 2 credits by completing this knowledge-based activity. To read and print the article with TEST QUESTIONS, click here. To proceed to the online exams and earn up to 2 CPE credits, click here to log in.

Announcement: Welcome to the new user registration process. This new process requires all pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to provide or update their NABP e-Profile ID in order to electronically keep track of CPE credits from ACPE-accredited providers. If you have not done so, you can obtain your NABP e-Profile ID now at www.MyCPEmonitor.net. This profile will enable you to have one login for all the NABP programs and services you will need throughout your career.

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