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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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The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices announces several changes to the recommended adult immunization schedule for 2011. 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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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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FDA has announced that labeling for rosiglitazone (Avandia) has been changed to include information on cardiovascular risks (including death) connected with use of this agent. Read full article.
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Oseltamivir phosphate oral suspension (Tamiflu) is on back order because of increased demand, manufacturer Genentech announced. Read full article.
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FDA has approved hydroxyprogesterone caproate injection (Makena), the first drug to help prevent premature delivery before 37 weeks in women who have had at least 1 previous preterm birth. Read full article.
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Mindful of the push to balance state budgets, NACDS and NCPA offered to work closely with states to cut costs without endangering Medicaid beneficiaries' access to pharmacy prescription drug services. Read full article.
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One suggestion made during a PBM Discussion Panel for Independent Pharmacy was that independent pharmacy needs to unite and develop an internal public relations campaign to mobilize pharmacy store owners and patients to fight for their prescription rights. 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 14-17, 2011 The 35th International Good Manufacturing Practices Conference
On spotlighting GMP enforcement
Athens, GA
Contact:
Gary Dykstra
678-985-6827
gdykstra@rx.uga.edu
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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| Congratulations to Shawn Ackerman, Walgreens, Bristol, R.I., for winning the $100 gift card for participating in the January Drug Topics’ reader survey. |
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