CVS pharmacy sales offset lost tobacco revenues

CVS Caremark reported a drop in front-store sales as a result of its decision to phase out tobacco products, but pharmacy sales soared. » More

Paper Rxs quickly becoming a thing of the past

According to new government report, most prescribers and pharmacies are using electronic prescriptions. » More

Walgreens to remain headquartered in the U.S.

Announcement coincides with reported acquisition of European pharmacy giant Alliance Boots. » More

FDA approves antibiotic for hard-to-treat skin infections

Oritavancin is the third new antibacterial drug approved by FDA this year to treat adults with acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections. » More

Continuing Education

MTM essentials for atrial fibrillation and drug-induced arrhythmia management

This month's article is the seventh 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 current clinical practice guidelines related to atrial fibrillation.

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 with the session code 14DT08-KTF27.

Announcement: Our CE activities have moved to a new learning management system to better serve you. The login to the Online CE Center is https://web2.uconn.edu/pharmacyce/login.php. All current user registration information has been uploaded for your convenience. Current users do not need to register. To review your registration page to ensure the data is up to date or to register, go to https://web2.uconn.edu/pharmacyce/program_register.php. For a full list of courses, go to http://pharmacy.uconn.edu/academics/ce/drug-topics-and-uconn-ce/

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