Drug Topics Hospital Pharmacists' Report

August 2, 2012

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H1N1 vaccine exposure during pregnancy is studied

A recent Danish study found that exposure to the influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 vaccine during pregnancy was not associated with a significantly increased risk of major birth defects or preterm births. » More

Continuing Education

Cultural competency

Pharmacists need to gain insight into cultural competency to better serve the increasing racial and ethnic populations in the United States.

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TODAY'S HEADLINES

New FDA communication, label change for MS drug

FDA has announced a safety communication regarding the risk of seizures in patients with multiple sclerosis starting dalfampridine (Ampyra, Acorda Therapeutics). » More

Study: Real-time data can predict overdose trends

Data from poison centers can be used to predict methadone overdose trends in the United States, according to a study published July 19 in PLoS One. » More

NCPA testifies at Rx drug gray market Senate hearing

At a hearing held last week about the prescription drug gray market, John Coster, PhD, RPh, senior vice president of government affairs, National Community Pharmacists Association, testified that a balanced approach was necessary to address the prescription drug shortage problem and to protect patient care. » More

 

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