Should only pharmacists lead state pharmacy boards?

That question is being debated as Ohio's governor seems primed to name a non-pharmacist to direct that state's board. » More

Pharmacist connected to 2012 meningitis deaths arrested

Glenn Adam Chin, 46, was charged with one count of mail fraud and faces up to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine, if convicted. » More

Seasonal Allergy Management in the Medical Home
Articles, video, tools and CME to aid in the coordinated care of the pediatrician or PCP, community pharmacist and allergist in the diagnosis and mitigation of seasonal allergies. Read More

Opioid overdose deaths soaring in NYC

From 2010 through 2013, there was an average of one fatal opioid overdose a day in New York City. » More

DEA drug collection sites listed online

On September 27, 2014, DEA will provide collection sites nationwide. » More

Certificate Program: MTM for Patients with Diabetes Oct. 18
Don't miss the chance to earn up to 13 CPE credits through this 7-hour innovative live program and MTM encounters presented by the UConn School of Pharmacy and Drug Topics. For more information. Click here.

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 14DT09-ZXT88.

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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