Chronic conditions add markedly to healthcare costs

One-quarter of U.S. adults have multiple chronic conditions (MCC) and most suffer from a combination of diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia. Not surprisingly, medical expenses are significantly higher for those with MCC, according to a new study. » More

T2DM glycemic control improves with collaboration

Pharmacists working in a collaborative relationship with physicians in different practice settings were able to help more patients with type 2 diabetes achieve glycemic control without adding to the medication burden, according to a report published May 8 in The Annals of Pharmacotherapy. » More

CV mortality risk not reduced by daily fatty acids

Patients with multiple cardiovascular risk factors are not able to reduce their mortality risk from CV causes with daily n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid intake, according to a long-term Italian study published May 9 in the New England Journal of Medicine.
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ASCP wants input on society's name

The American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP) wants its members to help choose a new name for the society, according to Sean M. Jeffery, PharmD, ASCP's president. » More

Continuing Education

Pain Management CPE: May activity available now

Welcome to our CPE series: Pain Management Considerations for Medication Therapy Management, which has been designed for pharmacists who take care of patients who need pain relief. You can earn up to 10 credits from April 2013 to August 2013 with 5 monthly knowledge-based activities and 2 credits from September 2013 to October 2013 with 2 monthly interactive online case studies.

The May activity covers pharmacology and therapeutics of pain medications, focusing on non-opioid analgesics.

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.

New online interactive case studies available now

The second case study, Case Studies in Diabetes Care-Part 2, is now available, offering you an opportunity to apply diabetes management concepts from the knowledge-based diabetes series. Earn 1 hour of CPE credit for completing each individual application-based activity.

Log in: www.drugtopics.com/casestudies

To begin Part 1, click on Course Catalog ID: 2013-02-2.
To begin Part 2, click on Course Catalog ID: 2013-03-2.

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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