Skipped antibiotic Rxs escalating medical costs

Patients who skip filling an antibiotic prescription after hospital discharge because of high out-of-pocket costs are at increased risk of rehospitalization and cost the healthcare system substantially more, according to a study published in the American Journal of Managed Care. » More

Drug combinations that reduce adverse effects

Researchers using data from the FDA's Adverse Event Reporting System have hypothesized that certain drug combinations can be used to mitigate serious adverse events. » More

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.

Intravenous Tygacil use increases death risk

FDA warned September 27 of an increased risk of death associated with intravenous tigecycline (Tygacil) for FDA-approved and non-approved uses. More

VIDEO: How OutcomesMTM helped Caresource reduce costs

Patty Kumbera, COO, OutcomesMTM, and Jessica Frank, VP Operations, OutcomesMTM, discuss that company's 2013 Trends Report, including interim results from its collaboration with Caresource. One of the country's largest Medicaid managed healthcare plans, Caresource has already seen a $1.30 return for every $1 invested in MTM services. » More

Continuing Education

Osteoporosis Care: Part 2 available now

Drug Topics offers the second part of a two-part CPE series, "MTM considerations in osteoporosis care." Earn up to 2 credits by completing this activity. To read and print the October 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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