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February 17, 2011

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In This Issue
2011 immunization schedule
DT Blog: Plan B
HIV prophylaxis guidance
Pradaxa warning
Fluzone linked to seizures
Herpes zoster vaccine
Escitalopram reduces
hot flashes
Swisslog’s new
transport system
Continuing Education
Newest: Medication errors: Causes, prevention, liability, and the apology
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ACIP revises adult immunization schedule for 2011

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices announces several changes to the recommended adult immunization schedule for 2011. Read full article.

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DT Blog

Melissa

A discussion generated by Drug Topics’ readers, editorial staff, and advisory board
Melissa Stahlecker, PharmD, Acute Care Pharmacist, Rapid City, S.D.

Another look at Plan B Read full article.

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CDC issues interim HIV prophylaxis measure

CDC issued an interim guidance to reduce HIV infection among high-risk individuals in its Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. Read full article.

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Pradaxa shelf life limited,
warns manufacturer

Pharmacists and patients are being told to be mindful
of the limited shelf life of the new anticoagulant,
Pradaxa (dabigatran etexilate), manufactured by Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals. Read full article.

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Fluzone linked with increased
febrile seizures in children

An increase in febrile seizures in children following vaccination with Fluzone warrants further investigation, according to a report from FDA. Read full article.

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Vaccine may help patients
avoid herpes zoster recurrence

Recurrences of herpes zoster may be more common in immunocompetent adults than once thought, according to a study published in the February issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings, Newswise reported. Read full article.

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Escitalopram reduces number and severity of menopausal hot flashes

Escitalopram at does of 10 mg/d or 20 mg/d significantly reduced hot-flash frequency and severity compared with placebo, according to a recent multicenter, double-blind study published in JAMA. Read full article.

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Control-panel upgrade improves pneumatic transport system

Swisslog, a leader in pneumatic tube manufacturing,
has launched a new touch-screen control-panel design. Read full article.

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Meetings and Events

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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