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Today's Headlines
FDA announced that it had given approval to several pharmaceutical companies to market duloxetine delayed-release capsules (Cymbalta, Eli Lilly), for the treatment of depression and other conditions. in various strengths. Companies named were AurobindoPharma Ltd.,Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd., Lupin Ltd., Sun Pharma Global FZE, Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, and Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd. » Full article
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On December 6, FDA approved Sovaldi (sofosbuvir) tablets for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C infection as a component of a combination antiviral treatment regimen. » Full article
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Taking effervescent, dispersible, and soluble medications that contain sodium long term increase the risk of cardiovascular events, including heart attacks and strokes, according to a study published in the British Medical Journal. » Full article
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In cancer patients with concurrent type 2 diabetes, metformin alone or in combination with other regimens was associated with 34% reduction in overall death risk and 38% reduction in cancer-specific death risk, according to a study in the December issue of The Oncologist. » Full article
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EDITOR'S PICK
President Obama signed into law H.R. 3204, the Drug Quality and Security Act, which has the potential to save human lives—many times over. » Full article
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Continuing Education
This month, Drug Topics offers the second of a 2-part CPE series, "MTM considerations in multiple sclerosis." Earn up to 2 credits by completing this knowledge-based activity. 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.
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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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