HEALTH SYSTEMS

Clinical pharmacists can help reduce discrepancies in patient medication histories

Clinical pharmacists were instrumental in reducing errors in patients’ physician-acquired medication histories, according to a study published online on March 13 in the Annals of Pharmacotherapy. » More

CONTINUING EDUCATION

The latest FDA drug approvals: What you need to know

Of the 35 new molecular entities approved by FDA in 2011, 17 are considered groundbreaking because of their potential to make a real difference in the lives of patients.

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CLINICAL NEWS

Alzheimer’s drugs donepezil, memantine show some benefits in study

A new study of patients with moderate to severe Alzheimer’s disease found that extended treatment with donepezil could improve cognition and function for even severe patients; however, experts caution that the benefits of the drug were modest. » More

Heroin may be more effective than methadone for relapsing addicts

Diacetylmorphine, or heroin, may be a more effective treatment than methadone for people with relapsing chronic opioid dependence, according to a study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. » More

Ingenol mebutate gel is effective treatment for actinic keratosis, study shows

Ingenol mebutate topical gel (0.015% for face and scalp and 0.05% for trunk and extremities) was effective for treating actinic keratoses, a common precursor to sun-related, squamous cell carcinoma, according to a new study. » More

Study highlights need to treat nursing-home patients for vitamin D deficiency

The majority of older women in nursing homes are likely to be deficient in vitamin D during winter months, and those with the lowest levels are at a significantly increased risk of death, according to a study published online February 8, in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology. » More

ASSOCIATIONS

New APhA president, Jenelle Sobotka, urges pharmacists ‘to make a difference’

As pharmacy transforms into a patient-care model, everyone must “do what is needed to make a difference,” Jenelle L. Sobotka, Ohio Northern University Raabe College of Pharmacy professor, said after she was sworn in as president of the American Pharmacists Association at its annual conference in New Orleans this month. » More

DRUG TRENDS

Amneal launches first generic equivalent to Lexapro in liquid form

Amneal Pharmaceuticals has launched escitalopram oxalate oral solution in 5 mg/5 mL strength, the first generic of antianxiety/antidepressant Lexapro (Forest) in liquid form on the market. » More

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