TODAY'S HEADLINES

FDA requires warning on opioids

FDA is requiring a new boxed warning on immediate-release opioids and several other new safety labeling changes. Read more

Walgreens, OptumRx form pharmacy partnership

Find out what the new partnership between Walgreens Boots Alliance and OptumRx may mean. Read more

CONTINUING PHARMACY EDUCATION

Part 2: Law: Educating and empowering patients and caregivers: The pharmacist's role in reducing the risk of opioid overdose

This month's CE activity is open for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. "Part II: Law: Educating and empowering patients and caregivers: The pharmacist's role in reducing the risk of opioid overdose." Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians can earn up to 2 hours of CPE credit for completing this knowledge-based activity from the University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy and Drug Topics. More

EDITOR'S PICK

CDC issues opioid prescribing guidelines

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued new voluntary guidelines for prescribing opioid medications for chronic pain, excluding cancer, palliative, and end-of-life care. Read more

March 25, 2016

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