TODAY'S HEADLINES
Pressure by pharmacists to remove tobacco products from pharmacies and chain stores that include pharmacies may be having results. Pharmacists tell Drug Topics that at least five Costco outlets in Northern California have stopped selling cigarettes. » More
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Walgreens is expanding its consumer health screening services in Maryland to include cholesterol and other tests. At more than 60 Walgreens’ stores in Maryland, the retailer now offers daily cholesterol, blood glucose, and body composition tests. » More
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An inactivated quadrivalent influenza vaccine was shown to have a higher efficacy in the prevention of moderate-to-severe disease in children aged 3 to 8 years than against influenza of any severity, according to a phase 3 study reported in the New England Journal of Medicine. » More
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Marilyn K. Speedie, BSPharm, PhD, one of the leaders of the Minnesota fight to pass legislation that allows pharmacists to administer immunizations and be recognized as healthcare providers, will receive the American Pharmacists Association’s 2014 Remington Honor Medal. » More
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Continuing Education
This month, Drug Topics offers the second of a two-part CPE series, "MTM considerations in multiple sclerosis." Earn up to 2 credits by completing this knowledge-based activity. 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.
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