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August 20, 2013

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TODAY'S HEADLINES

Rx crackdown pitting pharmacists against doctors

As the Drug Enforcement Administration increases scrutiny of pharmacies dispensing controlled substances that are sometimes illegally diverted, new policies designed to curb Rx abuse are pitting pharmacists against physicians. » More

Flu shots not gaining popularity

Despite last season’s flu outbreak, less than half of the people surveyed (46%) by CVS/pharmacy said they were more likely to get a flu shot this year. » More

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Preceptors and Program Directors: don't miss the ONLY meeting dedicated to your development--now including programming for preceptors of students! 2013 ASHP National Pharmacy Preceptors Conference, August 21-23-- Washington Hilton Hotel, Washington DC. www.ashp.org/preceptors2013

Alabama targets doctor shopping and Rx diversion

Alabama has targeted so-called “doctor shopping” and Rx diversion with three bills designed to stop such lawbreakers. » More

VIDEO: Medication adherence in America

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When it comes to taking medication properly, Americans 40 and older with chronic medical conditions earn a C+, according to a patient survey by the National Community Pharmacists Association. » More

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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Articles, video, tools and CME on one of the leading causes of death in the United States. The major risk-factor for COPD is smoking, and women with COPD have a higher mortality rate than men, according to statistics from The American Lung Association. Read More

Continuing Education

Final Pain Management CPE activity available now

The fifth Pain Management CPE activity, “Management of common pain medications encountered by pharmacists,” is available. It is the final article in our CPE series: Pain Management Considerations in Medication Therapy Management. Pharmacists can earn up to 10 credits by completing our April 2013 through August 2013 monthly knowledge-based activities.
To read and print the August 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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