Drug Topics Hospital Pharmacists' Report

September 13, 2012

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Fixed-dose combination therapy reduces systolic BP

A fixed-dose combination of azilsartan medoxomil plus chlorthalidone (Edarbyclor, Takeda) was statistically superior to azilsartan medoxomil coadministered with hydrochlorothiazide at reducing and maintaining systolic blood pressure, according to the results of a phase 3 study published online August 31 in The American Journal of Medicine. » More

Continuing Education

New CPE Series: MTM in Patients with Diabetes

Welcome to a new CPE series: Medication Therapy Management (MTM) in Patients with Diabetes, which has been designed for pharmacists who take care of patients with diabetes. You can earn up to 14 CPE credits from September 2012-March 2013 with 7 monthly knowledge-based activities. This month, the professional development activity will cover the pathophysiology, diagnosis, screening, and risk factors associated with diabetes mellitus.

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TODAY'S HEADLINES

ISMP issues safety brief about EpiPen 2-Paks

The new EpiPen 2-Pak holds two EpiPens plus a training pen, meant for training patients and their family members. In one hospital, however, a training pen was being stored in the emergency department's automated dispensing cabinet. » More

CMS approves NTAP for fidaxomicin

A new technology add-on payment for Dificid (fidaxomicin) for Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea was recently approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. » More

DREAM trial: Mepolizumab treats eosinophilic asthma

Mepolizumab significantly reduces asthma exacerbations in patients with severe eosinophilic asthma, according to a study published in the August 18 issue of The Lancet. » More

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