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Drug Topics Community Pharmacists' Report

Drug Topics
Community
Pharmacists' Report

DrugTopics.com

April 24, 2012

CLINICAL NEWS

Medicare Part D “donut hole” coverage gap affects adherence in cardiovascular patients, study finds

Medicare Part D beneficiaries with cardiovascular conditions who had no financial assistance during the “donut hole” coverage gap were 57% more likely to discontinue their medications than beneficiaries with consistent drug coverage, according to a new study. » More

AAN issues new guidelines for migraine headaches

As many as 80% of patients who are candidates for preventive treatments for migraine headaches could be helped by these treatments, the author of new guidelines issued by the American Academy of Neurology told Drug Topics. » More

CONTINUING EDUCATION

The impact of electronic health records on pharmacy practice

E-prescribing, a paperless, real-time transmission of data, places pharmacists squarely within the healthcare technology team.

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DEA INITIATIVE

April 28: National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

More organizations are partnering with the Drug Enforcement Administration this year on its National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, April 28. » More

ASSOCIATION NEWS

Pharmacists learn about crime prevention during Protect Your Pharmacy Week

Security experts and others offered their advice to community pharmacists during Protect Your Pharmacy Week that was held April 16-20. » More

New system transmits CPE data, credits electronically

The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy, the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and ACPE providers have teamed up to create the CPE Monitor. This new system will allow for the electronic transmission of continuing pharmacy education data. » 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.

Want to see the results of our last survey about whether pharmacists should have the authority to prescribe medications? Click here.

 
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