Drug Topics Community Pharmacists' Report

June 12, 2012

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TOP STORY

Sandoz recalls some lots of generic Introvale

Sandoz, a division of Novartis, is voluntarily recalling 10 lots of its generic oral contraceptive Introvale (levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol) tablets in the United States, after a consumer reported a packaging flaw. » More

Continuing Education

Psychopharmacology for the elderly

Late-life depression can occur in up to 50% of patients. Pharmacists can screen for unidentified cases and advocate for routine measurement of symptom severity.

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TODAY’S HEADLINES

Community pharmacists tackle nonadherence

With the help of the National Community Pharmacists Association, community pharmacists are taking on the issue of medication nonadherence, which costs the nation about $300 billion each year, the organization announced in a recent statement. » More

NSAIDs may prevent skin cancer, study suggests

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may prevent the development of skin cancer, according to a new study, published online first in the journal Cancer on May 29. » More

U.S. Marshals seize dietary supplements in Maine

U.S. Marshals recently seized misbranded Global Biotechnologies dietary supplements at the request of the FDA, and per a warrant issued by the U.S. District Court for the District of Maine, according to an FDA statement. » More

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