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October 29, 2013

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TODAY'S HEADLINES

Tighter controls urged for hydrocodone products

The FDA is recommending to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that hydrodone combination products, such as Vicodin, be reclassified as a Schedule II product, placing tighter controls on the pain medications. » More

Will PCMA proposal for Rx savings materialize?

The Pharmaceutical Care Management Association is urging Congress to consider a series of policies it believes would save $100 billion in federal prescription drug spending and improve safety in Medicare and Medicaid. » More

Pharmacists improve diabetes outcomes for indigents

Project IMPACT: Diabetes, a national research initiative conducted by the American Pharmacists Association Foundation, has demonstrated that community-based interdisciplinary teams of providers that include pharmacists can help improve clinical outcomes for adult diabetes patients who are uninsured, underinsured, homeless, and/or living in poverty. » More

VIDEO: Integrated Care Models and Pharmacy

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In order for Integrated Care Models to work, pharmacies must be in the middle of the information equation. David Yakimischak, executive vice president, general manager, Surescripts, explains how pharmacies should position themselves to take advantage of this trend. » More

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Osteoporosis Care: Part 2 available now

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