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Meningitis: Still look for symptoms 6 weeks later

In a preliminary report of the meningitis outbreak, researchers warn physicians and their patients who possibly received contaminated drug injections to be alert for the symptoms of meningitis beyond 6 weeks following the steroid treatment. » More

Continuing Education

New CPE Series: October activity available now

Welcome to the second activity of our new CPE series: Medication Therapy Management (MTM) in Patients with Diabetes, which has been designed for pharmacists who take care of patients with diabetes. You can earn up to 14 CPE credits from September 2012-March 2013 with 7 monthly knowledge-based activities. The October activity will cover medical nutrition therapy, physical activity, and health maintenance considerations for patients with diabetes.

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 login.

Coming soon - All users will be required to provide their NABP e-Profile ID when logging into the Drug Topics' FREE CPE. This new process requires all pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to provide their NABP e-Profile ID prior to accessing the system. If you have not done so, you can obtain your NABP e-Profile ID now at www.MyCPEmonitor.net This profile will enable you to have one login for all the NABP programs and services you will need throughout your career.

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New recommendations for pneumococcal vaccine

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has updated its recommendations for pneumococcal vaccine in high-risk adults. » More

Craigslist used to illegally sell Rx drugs

An 11-month undercover operation by the New York Police Department's Manhattan South Narcotics division resulted in the indictments and arrests of 21 people accused of illegally selling prescription drugs on Craigslist.com. » More

Abuse of oxymorphone puts patients at risk for TTP

FDA has warned patients of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, a serious blood disorder, resulting from misuse of oxymorphone hydrochloride extended-release tablets. » More

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