Walgreens pharmacists denying some pain med clients

Some customers in the Indianapolis area are furious about a new Walgreens policy that has forced some to wait up to 5 days to fill pain medications and left others feeling humiliated. » More

Insulin therapy for diabetes care management

Effective management of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes requires that patients be prescribed the most effective pharmacologic therapy to achieve glycemic control. Insulin therapy achieves this objective and has been shown to decrease the risk of microvascular complications of diabetes in both type 1 and type 2 patients. » More

Do new pharmacists face a joblessness crisis?

An overestimation of future pharmacist jobs plus too many pharmacy schools will lead to a joblessness crisis for new pharmacy students, predicts a recent report in the American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education. » More

Oral antidiabetes agents and noninsulin injectables for diabetes care

The treatment of diabetes requires a multidisciplinary approach. Pharmacists are highly accessible and well trained to provide medication management services for patients with diabetes. » More

Continuing Education

Multiple sclerosis: Second part of CPE series available

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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