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Drug Topics Community Pharmacists' Report

Drug Topics
Community
Pharmacists' Report

DrugTopics.com

March 13, 2012

LEGISLATIVE ACTION

NCPA applauds Congressional request for hearing on PBMs

The National Community Pharmacists Association applauded U.S. Congressional representatives for seeking a hearing on the role of pharmacy benefit managers in Medicare Part D. » More

CONTINUING EDUCATION

The latest FDA drug approvals: What you need to know

Of the 35 new molecular entities approved by FDA in 2011, 17 are considered groundbreaking because of their potential to make a real difference in the lives of patients.

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FDA NEWS

FDA releases draft of guidance on drug-safety issues

The FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research released a new draft guidance on how it develops and classifies drug-safety issues. » More

FDA approves dose counter to treat bronchospasm

FDA approved a dose counter for use with albuterol sulfate (ProAir HFA, Teva Respiratory) for prevention of bronchospasm, the company announced. » More

CHAINS AND BUSINESS

Colon Cancer Alliance, Dulcolax urge Americans to get screened

The Colon Cancer Alliance and makers of Dulcolax products are working together again to remind people that March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and to urge them to schedule a screening. » More

Some pharmacists begin serving nutritional counseling

Pharmacists are already getting more heavily involved in medication therapy management and counseling services. Now, a company is also urging them to offer patients nutritional guidance as well. » More

CreativePharmacist provides online guide to best workouts

David D. Pope, PharmD, CDE and editor in chief of CreativePharmacist.com, has created another online tool to help pharmacists work with the overall healthcare of their patients.
» More

MEETINGS

FIP is planning centennial celebration in Amsterdam

The International Pharmaceutical Federation will celebrate its 100th anniversary at the Centennial Congress of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, scheduled October 3 through 8 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. » More

Survey

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.
b) Yes, my employer allows PharmD after my name but not the title Dr. before my name.

c) No, my employer does not allow any doctor title before or after my name.


Respond here and see what your colleagues think, too.

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