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May 22, 2014

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Glucocorticoid use in RA treatment more prevalent

Consistent with treatment guidelines, more rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients are starting glucocorticoids early in their disease course, according to a study published online in Arthritis Care & Research. » Full article

BMJ authors withdraw inaccurate statements on statin safety

The authors of 2 articles that were published last year in the BMJ are now withdrawing statements they made about the adverse effects of statin drugs. » Full article

Continuing Education

MTM essentials for hypertension—Part 2: Drug therapy considerations

This month's article is the fourth in a year-long CPE series, Medication Therapy Management Considerations for Adult Patients with Cardiovascular Disease. From February 2014 through January 2015, pharmacists can earn up to 24 hours of CPE credit with 12 monthly knowledge-based activities from the University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy and Drug Topics.

The goal of this month's activity is to discuss place in therapy of drug classes used to treat hypertension and review drug considerations of prescription antihypertensive medication and herbal supplements that are relevant to medication therapy management of hypertension.

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Announcement: Welcome to the new user registration process. This new process requires all pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to provide or update their NABP e-Profile ID in order to electronically keep track of CPE credits from ACPE-accredited providers. If you have not done so, you can obtain your NABP e-Profile ID now at www.MyCPEmonitor.net. This profile will enable you to have one login for all the NABP programs and services you will need throughout your career.

 

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