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May 15, 2015

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Antimicrobial stewardship lacking in half of US hospitals

Nearly half of American hospitals aren’t taking key steps to prevent Clostridium difficile infection—despite strong evidence that such steps work, according to a new study published online in Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology. » WATCH: Sanjay Saint, MD, MPH, interview on hospital-acquired infections

Abilify goes generic despite Otsuka pushback

FDA's approval of generic versions of Abilify (aripiprazole), an antipsychotic drug approved to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, from 4 different generic manufacturers, has industry insiders pondering the generic drug market. » Details

Continuing Education

MTM essentials for asthma management: Part 2

This month's CE activity is part of the CE series, MTM 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 review the stepwise approach to the management of pediatric and adult asthma and the pharmacotherapies commonly used in asthma treatment.

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: 15DT30-PYJ23.


Announcement: The login to the Online CE Center is https://web2.uconn.edu/pharmacyce/login.php. All current user registration has been uploaded for your convenience. Current users do not need to register. To review you registration page to ensure the data is up to date 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/

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Addictive drug prescribed most to Medicare beneficiaries

Generic Vicodin (hydrocodone acetaminophen) was the most widely-prescribed drug to Medicare Part D beneficiaries in 2013, according to new data released by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services last week. » Also: Top Rx drugs by dollar value to beneficiaries

 

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