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FDA published an online safety communication on June 15, informing prescribers and patients that pioglitazone (Actos, Takeda Pharmaceuticals America Inc., Deerfield, Illinois) use may be associated with a 20% to 40% increased hazard of new bladder cancer. Read full article. |
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A monthly review of the
peer-reviewed literature by
Drug Topics' Editorial Advisor
Anna D. Garrett, PharmD, BCPS. Anna Garrett is manager, Outpatient Clinical Pharmacy Programs, Mission Hospital, Asheville, N.C.
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Risk of recurrent VTE higher in men.
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Novo Nordisk recently sent a letter to healthcare professionals, reminding them about the potential risks of thyroid C-Cell tumors and acute pancreatitis associated with Victoza. Read full article. |
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FDA announced reports of medication errors involving risperidone (Risperdal, Johnson & Johnson) and ropinirole (Requip, GlaxoSmithKline), noting that in some cases, patients who took the wrong medication needed to be hospitalized, according to a Medication Safety Announcement released June 13. Read full article. |
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Merck & Co. has redesigned 34 of its drug container labels to improve readability and provide better information on product and strength differentiation, according to a statement on the company's website. Read full article. |
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A new labeling system improves the syringe preparation workflow by automatically printing full-color labels compliant with American Society of Anesthesiologists and containing all The Joint Commission required elements, announced a statement issued by the manufacturer. Read full article. |
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Meetings and Events
June 25-28, 2011 NACDS Marketplace Conference
Boston
Contact:
P.O. Box 34814
Alexandria, VA 22334-0814
registration@nacds.org
July 22-25, 2011 NPhA Annual Convention
Atlanta
Contact:
107 Kilmayne Drive, Suite C
Cary, NC 27511
Phone: 404-262-3344
Fax: 404-262-8689
August 27-30, 2011 NACDS Pharmacy & Technology Conference
Boston
Contact:
P.O. Box 34814
Alexandria, VA 22334-0814
703-683-5678
October 6-7 NCPA Diabetes Accreditation
Standards-Practical Applications (DASPA)
Nashville, TN
Contact:
100 Daingerfield Road
Alexandria, VA 22314
800-544-7447
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