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Drug Topics
Hospital
Pharmacists' Report
DrugTopics.com
April 26, 2012 |
CLINICAL NEWS
Twice-daily dabigatran etexilate mesylate (Pradaxa, Boehringer Ingelheim) was shown to be associated with lower rates of fatal and traumatic intracranial hemorrhage compared with warfarin, according to the results of a retrospective subanalysis published online, April 5, in Stroke, the Journal of the American Heart Association. » More |
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As many as 80% of patients who are candidates for preventive treatments for migraine headaches could be helped by these treatments, the author of new guidelines issued by the American Academy of Neurology told Drug Topics. » More |
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Therapeutic oral anticoagulation with warfarin, without extra heparin, provides sufficient anticoagulation for patients on long-term warfarin who need primary percutaneous coronary intervention, according to a study published online, April 5, in the American Journal of Cardiology. » More |
CONTINUING EDUCATION
E-prescribing, a paperless, real-time transmission of data, places pharmacists squarely within the healthcare technology team.
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FDA ACTIONS
FDA has issued a safety alert, warning patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals about the dangers of accidental exposure to and improper storage and disposal of fentanyl patches. » More |
ASSOCIATION NEWS
The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy, the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and ACPE providers have teamed up to create the CPE Monitor. This new system will allow for the electronic transmission of continuing pharmacy education data. » More |
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