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Newest: Medication errors: Causes, prevention, liability, and the apology
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| For pharmacists, from Drug Topics: Continuing education for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. Go to CE site here |
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This month we would like to know...
As a pharmacist, do you ever advise patients to split pills to save on costs?
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FDA currently lists 178 drugs in short supply, up 33% from 157 in 2009. The most frequent problem of shortage relates to manufacturing or regulatory noncompliance. Read full article. |
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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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A woman recently pleaded guilty to a charge of smuggling erectile dysfunction drugs falsely labeled as herbal dietary supplements from the People's Republic of China into this country. Read full article.
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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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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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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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At the PDS Independent Pharmacy Business Growth Conference in Orlando, Fla., Friday, Feb. 18, at 2:00 p.m. EST, a panel discussion will brainstorm what can be done to "save our industry ... and your local business." 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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