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Drug Topics Community Pharmacists' Report

Drug Topics
Community
Pharmacists' Report

DrugTopics.com

January 24, 2012

CLINICAL NEWS

Study: Anti-infective drug shortages affect clinical care, outcomes

Welcome to the latest public health emergency: Shortages of anti-infective agents. These shortages can adversely affect clinical care and patient outcomes according to a new study. » More

CONTINUING EDUCATION

Cardiometabolic disease: The pharmacist’s tools for managing dyslipidemia and hypertension

Also known as syndrome X or metabolic syndrome, this condition can lead to diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease. For patients, pharmacists are an ideal source of information and support. Earn up to 2 CPE credits. » Click here to login and take the exams.

PHARMACY STANDARDS

NCPDP touts new MTM standards, other safety successes in 2011

Developing new standards for medication therapy management was just one of the initiatives that the non-profit National Council for Prescription Drug Programs accomplished last year. » More

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FDA ACTIONS

Actavis launches generic equivalent of long-acting ADHD drug, with 180-day exclusivity

FDA recently approved methylphenidate hydrochloride extended-release capsules (LA) CII, USP, the generic equivalent of Ritalin LA. Actavis Group, an international generic pharmaceuticals company, received first-to-file exclusivity on the 20-mg, 30-mg, and 40-mg strengths. » More

TECHNOLOGY

GE, Bionime launch GE100 home blood glucose monitor

GE has launched its first product in partnership with the biotechnology medical testing company Bionime, a home device for diabetics called the GE100 Blood Glucose Monitoring System. » More

ASSOCIATION NEWS

NCPA to CMS: Offer special enrollment period for seniors who feel they were duped by preferred networks

Medicare patients who believe they were duped into enrolling in a “preferred network” with inadequate pharmacy access should be granted a special enrollment period to sign up for a new Medicare Part D prescription drug plan, the National Community Pharmacists Association told the federal agency in a letter. » More

Regions Bank won’t require employees to use mail-order pharmacies

Regions Bank, which operates 1,800 U.S. banks, recently rescinded its policy requiring employees to fill prescription drugs for chronic conditions through mail-order pharmacies.
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Remington Honor Medal to go to director of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

William Edward Evans, PharmD, director and CEO at St Jude Children’s Research Hospital, has been selected to receive pharmacy’s highest award, the Remington Honor Medal, the American Pharmacists Association announced. » More

 
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