TODAY'S HEADLINES
In hopes of decreasing opioid abuse, addictions, and overdose deaths, FDA this week announced safety-labeling changes for all extended-release and long-acting opioid analgesics used to treat pain. » More |
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At least one quarter of the 800,000 deaths annually attributed to cardiovascular disease could be prevented if people stopped smoking, reduced salt intake, and adopted other healthy habits, according to a report by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. » More |
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 The Obesity Epidemic
More than 78 million U.S. adults and 12 million children and adolescents are obese, and those numbers increase every day. Articles, video, whitepapers, and resources to help you adapt your practice to confront the growing epidemic.
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FDA expanded the approved uses of paclitaxel protein-bound particles for injectable suspension, albumin-bound (Abraxane, Celgene) to treat patients with metastatic pancreatic cancer.
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Children who miss diphtheria, tetanus toxoid, and acellular pertussis (DTaP) vaccine doses are more likely to develop whooping cough, according to a study in JAMA Pediatrics. » More |
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Continuing Education
This month, Drug Topics offers the first part of a two-part CPE series, "MTM considerations in osteoporosis care." Earn up to 2 credits by completing this application-based activity.
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.
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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