CONTINUING PHARMACY EDUCATION

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Beginning with the September issue, learn about Opioid Pain Management: Balancing Risks and Benefits. You'll earn 2 free CPE credits and enhance your skills with this valuable online benefit.

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CLINICAL NEWS

Anti-nausea drug ondansetron may lead to fatal arrhythmias: FDA

FDA examines the possibility that ondansetron (Zofran, GlaxoSmithKline) may lead to abnormal and potentially fatal heart arrhythmias. » More

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Survey

If two of the nation's largest PBMs, Express Scripts and Medco, merge, what would be the most significant implication for the industry?

a) Enhanced competition within the industry, resulting in even lower drug costs for PBM payer clients
b) Express Scripts' size advantage could reduce competition and increase long-term costs for payers
c) Increased pressures on retail pharmacies to compete in the market
d) Increased quality of PBM services across the industry as other PBMs strive to stay competitive
e) Minimal, if any

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FDA ACTIONS

FDA approves 2 new indications for denosumab

FDA approves 2 new indications for denosumab: To increase bone mass in men and women who are at high risk of fracture and are receiving therapy for 2 specific cancers. » More

PRODUCT RECALL

Qualitest packaging error sparks oral contraceptive recall

Qualitest has issued a nationwide recall of multiple lots of oral contraceptives, due to a packaging error that may result in an incorrect daily regimen and leave women at risk of unintended pregnancy. » More

CLINICAL NEWS

Pain relief inadequate for many patients

Survey: Nearly half of U.S. outpatients receive inadequate relief of moderate-to-severe pain. » More

COMMUNITY PHARMACY

Giant Eagle offers free allergy screenings

Select Giant Eagle pharmacies partnered with Allegra and US Wellness to offer free allergy testing this fall. The screenings covered the 10 most common allergens. » More

OTC PRODUCTS

FDA reminds consumers about approaching Primatene Mist phase-out

Primatene Mist phases out in December. Pharmacists can help inform consumers about their need for alternative inhalers. » More

FDA, USP meet with drugmakers to discuss OTC standards

Drug manufacturers and USP discuss updates to OTC medications; specifically, the need for standards to help ensure the quality of the medications and their ingredients. » More

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