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June 19, 2014

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TODAY'S HEADLINES

One-pill combo targets insulin, blood glucose

The Boerhringer Ingleheim-Eli Lilly Diabetes Alliance presented more than 40 posters, abstracts, and oral presentations June 13-17 at the 74th American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions in San Francisco. » More

Letter and number script mix-ups harming patients

The Institute for Safe Medication Practices recently warned about alphanumeric symbol mixups, particularly in handwritten scripts, which have led to medical errors. » More

Court upholds Walgreens’ firing of pharmacist

A federal appeals court has ruled in Walgreens’ favor regarding a pharmacist who was dismissed after shooting at armed robbers with a legally concealed handgun. » More

Groups urging expanded Medicare pharmacy choice

Pharmacy groups, patient advocates, and many businesses are urging Congress to pass legislation that would allow Medicare beneficiaries to use discounted or preferred copays at independent pharmacies willing to accept the terms of Part D prescription drug plans. » More

Continuing Education

MTM essentials for heart failure management

This month's article is the fifth 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 review the stages and pharmacologic strategies relevant to medication therapy management of heart failure.

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.

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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