Feds investigating Rite Aid pseudoephedrine sales

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is investigating pseudoephedrine sales at Rite Aid stores throughout West Virginia, according to a published report. » More

App allows customers to skip pharmacy trips

What if consumers could bypass trips to the pharmacy, eliminating the need to wait in lines while prescriptions are filled or insurance companies are contacted? Well, apparently, there's now an app for that. » More

Big Y helps visually impaired learn about their meds

Springfield, Mass.-based Big Y is the latest retail pharmacy to add special print and audio prescription labels for those with vision impairments. Two of Big Y's stores in Rocky Hill, Conn., and Longmeadow, Mass., are adding either a large print 'ScripView' label or an electronic 'ScripTalk' label to medications for those with low vision. » More

Farxiga approved to treat type 2 diabetes

FDA has approved dapagliflozin tablets (Farxiga, Bristol-Myers Squibb and AstraZeneca) to improve glycemic control, along with diet and exercise, in adults with type 2 diabetes. » More

Continuing Education

New CPE: Clinical Updates in Diabetes Care

This month, Drug Topics offers "Clinical Updates in Diabetes Care," a knowledge-based activity worth up to 2 credits. The goal of this activity is to assist pharmacists in recognizing and understanding the changes in diabetes care to provide optimal evidence-based care for patients with diabetes. 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.

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