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Newest: An update on Clostridium difficile infection
For pharmacists, from Drug Topics: Continuing education for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. Go to CE site here |
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Anzemet shown to increase risk of abnormal heart rhythm
FDA announced recently that the injection form of Anzemet (dolasetron mesylate) should no longer be used to prevent chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. Read full article. |
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DT Blog
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A discussion generated by Drug Topics’ readers, editorial staff, and advisory board
Jim Plagakis, RPh, Community Pharmacist, Galveston, TX |
Stop being such a whiner - open your own store Read full article.
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ARB-based therapy does not reduce mortality in setting of diabetes and hypertension
Antihypertensive therapy with an ARB is not associated with reductions in cardiovascular or all-cause mortality compared to non-ARB-based regimens in patients with type 2 diabetes, according to researchers at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Read full article.
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Switching statins leads to lower persistence with therapy
Patients who switch statins have lower persistence to therapy compared to those who don’t switch, according to a poster recently presented at the 45th midyear meeting of the American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists. Read full article.
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Higher co-pays increase possibility of early discontinuation, inadequate use of breast cancer therapy
A higher prescription co-payment, especially among older women, is associated with the early discontinuation and incomplete use of adjuvant aromatase inhibitor therapy, a life-saving therapy for women with hormone-sensitive, early-stage breast cancer, research shows. Read full article.
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Meetings and events
February 6-8, 2011 NACDS Regional Chain Conference
Naples, FL
Contact:
P.O. Box 34814
Alexandria, VA 22334-0814
703-837-4300
February 13, 2011 19th Annual WILLIAM R. BACON MEMORIAL Breakfast
6:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.
Palm Springs, CA
Contact:
800-333-7535; 760-325-6611
March 9-10, 2011 NACDS RxIMPACT Day on Capitol Hill
Washington, DC
Contact:
P.O. Box 34814
Alexandria, VA 22334-0814
hecker@nacds.org
March 13-15, 2011 NACDS Supply Chain & Logistics Conference
San Diego, CA
Contact:
P.O. Box 34814
Alexandria, VA 22334-0814
703-683-5678
March 25-28, 2011 American Pharmacists Annual Meeting
Seattle, WA
Contact:
2215 Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20037
Phone: 1-800-237-2742 (APhA)
Fax: 202-448-8734
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