Drug Topics Hospital Pharmacists' Report

August 16, 2012

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NABP calls for regulation on gray market drugs

Federal legislation is needed to control pharmacies that are re-selling drugs on the gray market, according to Carmen Catizone, the executive director of the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy. » More

Continuing Education

Enhancing immunization rates

As advocates of public health through immunization, pharmacists can build public awareness, identify patient needs, and provide vaccination services.

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TODAY'S HEADLINES

FDA video features accelerated drug approval program

FDA's latest "Drug Info Rounds" video for health professionals helps pharmacists understand the agency's Accelerated Approval Program for drugs when there is an unmet medical need. » More

Generics saved Americans $1 trillion over 10 years

The use of generic prescription drugs instead of their brand-name counterparts has saved Americans and the nation's healthcare system $1.07 trillion over 10 years ending in 2011, according to the results of a study commissioned by the Generic Pharmaceutical Association. » More

Medication reconciliation important to avoid errors

It's important to put processes in place to be sure a patient's medication list at discharge from the hospital is the same information that is provided to the primary care physician to avoid medication errors, according to a recent study published online July 24 in The Annals of Pharmacotherapy. » More

 

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