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Low-cost generics a mixed blessing for diabetes treatment

Low-cost generic drug programs pioneered by Wal-Mart and other big-box retailers are a mixed blessing for patients with diabetes. While the cost for common generic medications has fallen to $4 and less, the cost of brand-name products has soared. The loss-leader strategy used by big-box, chain, independent, and online pharmacies has boosted the mean cost of branded diabetes medications by up to 113% since 2008. Read full article.

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Robert Katz has been a practicing pharmacist for 40 years.

What makes a good pharmacy? Read full article.

Ohio PAC sponsors medical marijuana ballot initiative

Ohio proponents of medical marijuana use, working to get the issue on the ballot for the November 2012 general election, hope to see the drug finally approved for medical use in the state. Read full article.

Low vitamin D levels associated
with diabetes; more trials needed

New studies confirm that lower levels of vitamin D are associated with a higher risk of diabetes and diabetic retinopathy. But the mechanisms by which vitamin D may affect progression, beta cell function, dysglycemia, and retinopathy are not clear. Researchers say prospective vitamin D supplementation trials are the next step — and ad hoc treatment with vitamin D is not. Read full article.

More whooping cough in Seattle area

Pertussis has been unusually common in Seattle-area babies in recent years. Now a new report suggests the problem could be corrected by encouraging vaccination of the people who care for them. Read full article.

Duane Reade opens flagship store on Wall Street

Duane Reade's new flagship store on Wall Street in New York City features sushi chefs and a new connection to Walgreens' pharmacy network. Read full article.

NCPA offers input for CMS Medicaid Access Rule

While the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) is in favor of the Medicaid Access Rule proposed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), it has several concerns about the proposal. Read full article.

Meetings and Events

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, 2011 NCPA Diabetes Accreditation
Standards-Practical Applications (DASPA)
Nashville, TN
Contact:
100 Daingerfield Road
Alexandria, VA 22314
800-544-7447

November 29, 2011 NACDS Foundation 13th Annual Dinner
New York, NY
Contact:
Jennifer Sargeant, Manager, Foundation Programs and Education, NACDS
703-837-4224

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