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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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Survey
Last month’s survey results:
Would you join a pharmacists' union?
Total: 866
* Absolutely not. 37%
* Some pharmacists might need one, but I wouldn't join. 17%
* I'm afraid to join, in case it jeopardizes my job. 7%
* Sign me up! 40%
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This month we would like to know...
Approximately how much of your workday is spent dealing with insurance matters?
* 1/4 or less
* up to 1/3
* up to 1/2
* up to 2/3
* 3/4 or more
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CPhA to launch employee pharmacist ombudsman program
The California Pharmacists Association is preparing to launch what may be the first employee pharmacist ombudsman program sponsored by a state association. CPhA's Employee Pharmacist Resource Program will be rolled out at its annual meeting in February. Read full article. |
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Many new cancer drugs require updated safety labels
Many serious or potentially fatal adverse reactions associated with new, targeted anti-cancer agents are not reported in the original published research on the drug, and they are not known to oncologists until years later when drug labels are updated, including boxed warnings, according to research published online in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, HealthDay News reported. 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
Kristin Thienemann, PharmD candidate
Brittany Ward, PharmD candidate
Kathleen Welch, PharmD candidate
Kenneth Willinger III, PharmD candidate |
Plan B: The debate continues
Read full article.
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CMS launches Medicare Coverage Gap Discount Program
A key provision of the Affordable Care Act kicked in January 1 when Medicare beneficiaries who have Part D but don’t get the low-income subsidy “Extra Help” began receiving a 50% discount under the Medicare Coverage Gap Discount Program on applicable drugs at point of sale. The following article explains how pharmacies should prepare. Read full article.
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Daily aspirin tied to decreased risk of cancer mortality
Daily aspirin over at least 5 years appears to greatly reduce mortality from gastrointestinal and non-gastrointestinal cancers, according to research published online in The Lancet, HealthDay News reported. Read full article.
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Increased reduction in LDL cholesterol lessens vascular events
Further reductions in LDL cholesterol through more intensive statin regimens safely produce definite further reductions in vascular events, even down to very low LDL levels, lower than current targets, according to the results of 2 meta-analyses, The Lancet reported. There was no evidence of any lower threshold where the benefit is not seen. 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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