TODAY'S HEADLINES
North Dakota residents who last year rejected a ballot measure that would have removed pharmacy-ownership restrictions should know that their opponents were well financed. According to the Center for Public Integrity, Walmart was one of many corporations and business trade groups that, in 2014, spent $272 million to either support or oppose ballot measures across the nation.
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More than 6 Million Americans are Abusing or Misusing Drugs
Drug overdose is the leading cause of accidental deaths, including those caused by car accidents. These four red flags help identify drug-seeking behaviors for pharmacists and other healthcare professionals.
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Rite Aid recently announced the opening of 24 RediClinics inside pharmacies in Baltimore, Washington D.C., and Philadelphia. The clinics are the first to open inside Rite Aid pharmacies since the company purchased RediClinic last April. » More
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EDITOR'S CHOICE
Over the past few years, corporate America has taken over our "profession." No longer does a pharmacist have any say as to what drug he will purchase. Nor does he have time to interact with patients — "customers" — even though he is mandated to do so. Now he is under fire when he refuses to fill a narcotic prescription. » More
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Continuing Education
This month and next month pharmacists will be able to learn about the latest developments in diabetes treatment and management. Pharmacists can earn up to 4 hours of CPE credit with two monthly knowledge-based activities from the University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy and Drug Topics. The goal of this month's activity is to discuss new and emerging medications for the treatment of diabetes.
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Announcement: Our CE activities have moved to a new learning management system to better serve you. The login to the Online CE Center is https://web2.uconn.edu/pharmacyce/login.php. All current user registration information has been uploaded for your convenience. Current users do not need to register. To review your registration page to ensure the data is up to date or to register, go to https://web2.uconn.edu/pharmacyce/program_register.php. For a full list of courses, go to http://pharmacy.uconn.edu/academics/ce/drug-topics-and-uconn-ce/
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Announcement: Drug Topics has run a lot of great stories since we launched the series "Pathways through Pharmacy" several months ago. Now we're asking for more! Our purpose is to present your stories: how you came to pharmacy, how your path unfolded, and where it has led you. We hope to show the many choices that show up when minds are open, as well as some of the many pathways that can lead to satisfaction and a happy life. Here's your chance to share what you have learned through your life in pharmacy! Send your contributions to drugtopics@advanstar.com today.
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