GSK to test Ebola vaccine

GlaxoSmithKline with its partner, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, is expected to begin a phase 1 trial this fall. » More

Need for specialty pharmacy certification will grow

Such was the prediction of SPCB's Gary Rice during a recent webinar. » More

Researchers question safety of new drugs

New study says patients should avoid new drugs until they are proven over a longer period of time. » More

Antibiotic for hard-to-treat skin infections approved

Oritavancin is the first and only antibiotic approved by FDA to treat adults with acute bacterial skin and skin structure. » More

Continuing Education

MTM essentials for atrial fibrillation and drug-induced arrhythmia management

This month's article is the seventh in a year-long CPE series, Medication Therapy Management Considerations for Adult Patients with Cardiovascular Disease. From February 2014 through January 2015, pharmacists can earn up to 24 hours of CPE credit with 12 monthly knowledge-based activities from the University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy and Drug Topics.

The goal of this month's activity is to review current clinical practice guidelines related to atrial fibrillation.

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 with the session code 14DT09-ZXT88.

Announcement: Our CE activities have moved to a new learning management system to better serve you. The login to the Online CE Center is https://web2.uconn.edu/pharmacyce/login.php. All current user registration information has been uploaded for your convenience. Current users do not need to register. To review your registration page to ensure the data is up to date or to register, go to https://web2.uconn.edu/pharmacyce/program_register.php For a full list of courses, go to http://pharmacy.uconn.edu/academics/ce/drug-topics-and-uconn-ce/.

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