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TOP STORY
Walgreens announced today that it has entered into a strategic transaction with Alliance Boots GmbH, the leading international pharmacy-led health and beauty group, creating a global pharmacy retail and wholesale business with more than 11,000 retail stores in 12 countries and more than 370 distribution centers delivering to more than 170,000 pharmacies, doctors, health centers, and hospitals in 21 countries, according to a Walgreens press release. » More
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Continuing Education
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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A unique substance abuse program known as TROSA, Triangle Residential Options for Substance Abusers, based in Durham, N.C., is in need of OTC medications and supplies for its residents, men and women aged 18 and older, who have entered its 2-year residential program. » More
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A participant-driven reinforcement program for diabetes self-management education can have a positive effect on self-care behaviors as well as metabolic and cardiovascular health, according to a study published recently in Preventing Chronic Disease. » More
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The National Rural Health Association recently sent a letter to U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) in support of the bill she introduced in March, H.R. 4215, or “The Medicare Pharmacy Transparency and Fair Auditing Act.” » More |
OTC PRODUCTS
What’s different in your drug stores this month? An omega-3 product for vegetarians. A no-mess scar-diminishing serum. New, more affordable toothpastes that are gentle on sensitive teeth. An omega-3 that also contains vitamin D3. A portable grip bar for shower and bath safety. An appetite suppressant that is enhanced with antioxidants. And there are even more new over-the-counter items featured in the print edition of Drug Topics. » More |
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