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August 28, 2014

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TODAY'S HEADLINES

DEA tightens restrictions on hydrocodone products

New classification is an attempt by the agency to curb increasing opioid abuse and overdose deaths. » More

Pharmacist one step closer to Congress

State Sen. Buddy Carter, a pharmacist, is considered the favorite to win the election for Georgia's 1st Congressional District. » More

Most Americans unaware of importance of flu shots

More than six out of 10 Americans do not know that adults 65 years and older need high-dose flu vaccines to prevent senior influenza. » More

Pharmacy professor develops naloxone nasal spray

Professor Daniel Wermeling's invention is being fast-tracked by the Food and Drug Administration. » 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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