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Groups oppose CMS’ LTC consultant pharmacists proposal

Pharmacists groups strongly oppose the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ proposal to require long-term care (LTC) facilities to contract solely with consultant pharmacists who have no affiliation with any in-facility LTC pharmacy, pharmaceutical manufacturer, or drug wholesaler. » More

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MTM and collaborative practice

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Varicella vaccination program cuts infection rate in infants, report shows

The U.S. varicella vaccination program has substantial indirect benefits for infants who are not eligible to receive the vaccine, a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows. » More

New data: ADT does not increase cardiovascular death risk

Contrary to the conclusions of recent research, androgen deprivation therapy does not appear to raise the risk of fatal heart attacks in men being treated for prostate cancer, according to a study published in JAMA. » More

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