Court upholds Walgreens' firing of pharmacist using handgun

A federal appeals court has ruled in Walgreens' favor regarding a pharmacist who was dismissed after shooting at armed robbers with a legally concealed handgun. » More

Ohio pharmacists approved to give MMR vaccinations

Ohio Gov. John Kasich has signed an emergency order allowing pharmacists to administer the measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine to people 18 years or older. Kasich's action comes in response to a significant increase in cases of measles and mumps throughout the state. » More

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Groups urging expanded Medicare pharmacy choice

Pharmacy groups, patient advocates, and many businesses are urging Congress to pass legislation that would allow Medicare beneficiaries to use discounted or preferred copays at independent pharmacies willing to accept the terms of Part D prescription drug plans. » More

Rite Aid partners with Penn State Hershey Health System

Penn State Hershey Health System has joined the Rite Aid Health Alliance, which provides support to individuals with chronic and poly-chronic health conditions. Doctors can refer patients with conditions such as congestive heart failure, COPD, high cholesterol, and diabetes to the Alliance. » More

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Continuing Education

MTM essentials for heart failure management

This month's article is the fifth in a year-long CPE series, Medication Therapy Management Considerations for Adult Patients with Cardiovascular Disease. From February 2014 through January 2015, pharmacists can earn up to 24 hours of CPE credit with 12 monthly knowledge-based activities from the University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy and Drug Topics.

The goal of this month's activity is to review the stages and pharmacologic strategies relevant to medication therapy management of heart failure.

To read and print the article with TEST QUESTIONS, click here. To proceed to the online exams and earn up to 2 CPE credits, click here to log in.

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