LEGISLATIVE ACTION

Suit by pharmacists calls impact of closed Part D networks ‘tragic’

Closed pharmacy networks are back and pharmacies are fighting them. That’s the gist of a suit filed by 4 independent pharmacies against the federal government in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina last week. » More

FDA ACTION

FDA warning: Co-administration of statins and protease inhibitors  increases risk of muscle injury

FDA updated its recommendations concerning drug-drug interactions between protease inhibitors and statins last week, warning of an increased risk of muscle injury (myopathy). The most serious form of myopathy, rhabdomyolysis, can damage kidneys and lead to kidney failure, which can be fatal. » More

APhA CONFERENCE

Drug Topics tweeting from American Pharmacists Association meeting

Drug Topics will be providing daily updates from the American Pharmacists Association 2012 annual meeting and exposition, in New Orleans, starting Saturday through Monday. Follow us on Twitter at @Drug_Topics or click on the Twitter logo in the upper right-hand corner of this page to become a regular follower. Also, visit us at Booth 827 and pick up our March issue, featuring the latest status of the drug shortages crisis.

CONTINUING EDUCATION

Cardiometabolic disease: The pharmacist’s role in managing weight loss and medication adherence

Pharmacists can help with the management of weight loss through nutrition education, exercise counseling, and strategies for medication adherence.

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LAW ENFORCEMENT

U.S. judge allows DEA to suspend Cardinal Health’s license

A federal judge allowed the government to suspend Cardinal Health's license to distribute potentially addictive drugs from a Florida facility, part of the Drug Enforcement Administration's battle against prescription drug abuse. » More

CLINICAL NEWS

Study: Stop-smoking programs should aim for 33% abstinence rate

About a third of people enrolled in a smoking cessation program at a Veterans Affairs medical center were abstinent at their last visit, and researchers say that rate – and other data collected from the program over a decade – could be a benchmark for similar programs. » More

ASSOCIATION NEWS

NCPA wants to stop double fees for Medicare Part B services

The National Community Pharmacists Association is urging the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to stop requiring duplicative fees from pharmacists. » More

Retail pharmacists angered by prescription drug abuse ad campaign

The National Community Pharmacists Association criticized a new ad campaign that implies that retail pharmacists are not doing all they can to curb prescription drug abuse. » More

Pharmacy safety bill will protect consumers, NACDS tells Congress

The Online Pharmacy Safety Act would help consumers protect themselves against the growing threat of illegitimate online drug sellers, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores told members of Congress. » More

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Does your employer allow the use of your doctor degree on your name tag?

a) Yes, my employer allows PharmD after my name or the use of the title Dr. before my name.
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c) No, my employer does not allow any doctor title before or after my name.

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