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Superbugs

Over-prescribing antibiotics to nursing home residents dangerous for all

Antibiotics are frequently and often inappropriately prescribed to nursing home residents, according to a new study. These antibiotics pose direct risks to recipients and indirect risks to other residents. The 5 most common given to residents

Top 5 reasons Harvoni and Sovaldi may be in trouble

While sales of Gilead Science's popular hepatitis C drug, Harvoni, had been performing well for several months, the trend has reversed of late. Hepatitis C drug Sovaldi, also from Gilead, has also hit some bumps in the road – in both the United States and China. Get the list here

Continuing Education

MTM essentials for COPD management: Part 1

This month's CE activity is part of a CPE series, Medication Therapy Management for the Patient with Respiratory Disease. From April 2015 through December 2015, pharmacists can earn up to 18 hours of CPE credit with 9 monthly knowledge-based activities from the University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy and Drug Topics.

The goal of this month’s activity is to assist pharmacists in understanding the pathophysiology and pharmacologic treatment of COPD and to discuss how COPD is similar to and different from other chronic respiratory disorders.

To read and print the article with TEST QUESTIONS, click here.

To proceed to the online exams and earn up to 2 CPE credits, click here to log in with the Session Code: 15DT31-KTJ28.

To login to the Online CE Center, go to:
https://web2.uconn.edu/pharmacyce/login.php.
To review your registration page or to register, go to:
https://web2.uconn.edu/pharmacyce/program_register.php.
For a full list of courses, go to:
http://pharmacy.uconn.edu/academics/ce/drug-topics-and-uconn-ce/

EDITOR'S PICK

5 reasons antibiotic resistance is a health crisis

Antibiotic resistance is not a looming crisis. It’s happening today in our communities, schools, hospitals and nursing homes. Details from Consumer Reports

July 6, 2015

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