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How do you deal with the physically stressful side of work in the pharmacy (e.g., being on your feet for 12 hours a day, cradling the telephone handset between your shoulder and neck, etc.)? |
| • I receive chiropractic/ massotherapy/ acupuncture/ etc. as needed |
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28% |
| • I am receiving physical therapy |
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6% |
| • I have had some form of surgery |
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8% |
| • I have no physical problems connected with work |
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19% |
| • Denial is working well for me |
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This month we would like to know...
How much trouble do you have dealing with doctors' bad handwriting?
• It's a minor inconvenience
• It's a problem from time to time
• It's a source of ongoing frustration
• Don't get me started!
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FDA
FDA issues warning on stolen Advair Diskus inhalers
Certain lots of Advair Diskus (fluticasone propionate and salmeterol inhalation powder) inhalers that were stolen from a GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) distribution warehouse near Richmond, Va., in August 2009 have recently been found in some pharmacies, according to FDA. More... |
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Medication safety
Newer AEDs linked to self-harm, suicidal behavior
Patients taking newer antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) that are associated with a high risk of depression may have an elevated risk of self-harm or suicidal behavior, but other groups of AEDs do not appear to carry the same risk, according to research published in the July 27 issue of Neurology and reported in HealthDay News. More... |
Calcium supplements may raise MI risk
Calcium supplementation is associated with an increased risk of myocardial infarction (MI), according to a meta-analysis published online July 29 in BMJ and reported by HealthDay News. More...
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Clinical news
Approval of first-time generic Lovenox is followed by lawsuit
No sooner did Sandoz begin shipping its generic version than Sanofi-Aventis, manufacturer of Lovenox, filed a federal lawsuit to reverse the FDA’s approval of the generic. More... |
Novartis Vaccines begins shipment of seasonal influenza vaccine
Novartis Vaccines has started shipping the FDA-approved seasonal influenza vaccine Fluvirin to U.S. customers ahead of the 20102011 season, allowing healthcare practitioners to initiate protection of their patients well in advance. More... |
Hospital-acquired MRSA infections decline between 2005 and 2008
Infections with the deadly methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteria contracted in hospitals and other healthcare settings have declined 28% over a 4-year period, according to a new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study of about 15 million people. More... |
Naltrexone, bupropion combination helps individuals lose excess weight
Investigational combination treatment with sustained-release (SR) naltrexone and bupropion (Contrave, Orexigen Therapeutics) combined with lifestyle modification, appears effective in helping people lose 5% or more of their excess body weight, according to research published online July 30 in The Lancet and reported by HealthDay News. More... |
OAD agents effective in reducing hemoglobin levels up to 1.5%
Oral antidiabetic (OAD) agents generally result in a maximum 1.5% drop in hemoglobin (Hb)A 1C levels, with sulfonylureas and thiazolidinediones having a slightly more beneficial effect than other classes of oral agents, according to research published in the August issue of Diabetes Care and reported by HealthDay News. More... |
Associations
New NACDS resource to promote medication adherence
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) has developed a new resource to make the case for policies that improve medication adherence. More... |
NCPA’s Pharmacy Ownership Workshop to be held in Richmond
Space is limited for the Pharmacy Ownership Workshop of the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA), taking place August 20 to 22 at the Holiday Inn Richmond Airport Hotel in Richmond, Va. More... |
Professional
CVS Caremark launches iPhone application for Caremark.com
CVS Caremark has released its Caremark.com iPhone application, which can be used with all versions of the Apple iPhone, the iPod Touch, and the iPad. More... |
Meetings
August 2831 NACDS Pharmacy & Technology Conference
San Diego, CA
Contact:
413 North Lee Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
703-549-3001
October 4-6 Pharmaceutical Care Management Association
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Contact:
601 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Seventh Floor
Washington, DC 20004
Phone: 202-207-3610
Fax: 202-207-3623
info@pcmanet.org
October 13-15 AMCP's Educational Conference
St. Louis, MO
Contact:
St. Louis, MO
100 North Pitt Street
Suite 400
Alexandria, VA 22314
800-827-2627
October 17-20 American College of Clinical Pharmacy
Austin, TX
Contact:
13000 W. 87th Street Parkway
Lenexa, KS 66215-4530
Phone: 913-492-3311
Fax: 913-492-0088
accp@accp.com
October 23-27 NCPA
Philadelphia, PA
Contact:
100 Daingerfield Road
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 703-683-8200
Fax: 703-683-3619
info@ncpanet.org
October 27-31 ASCP
San Francisco, CA
Contact:
33 West Monroe Street, Suite 1600
Chicago, IL 60603
Phone: 312-541-4999
Fax: 312-541-4998
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