TODAY'S HEADLINES
A coalition that includes the Maine Pharmacy Association has sued that state to stop a new law that allows consumers to buy mail-order prescription drugs from unlicensed international firms.
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Filling a prescription at a doctor's office may be convenient, but it's certainly no bargain for patients or taxpayers, according to an analysis of workers' compensation payouts in Maryland and Pennsylvania. » More |
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UCONN offers live MTM for diabetes event Nov. 9
The University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy and Drug Topics present the live event "Medication Therapy Management for Patients with Diabetes" on Saturday, November 9, at the Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center in Bronx, N.Y. Learn motivational interviewing skills and apply MTM concepts to patients with diabetes to earn 7 CPE credits. Practice your skills after this program to earn another 6 CPE credits and a Certificate in MTM for the Patient with Diabetes!
For more information about pre-requisites and to register, go to
 http://pharmacy.uconn.edu/academics/ce/mtm-for-patients-with-dm/.
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Women taking opioids, such as Oxycontin, Vicodin, and Percocet just before or during early pregnancy are 2 times more likely to have a pregnancy affected by a neural tube defect, such as spina bifida, according to a study published online September 9 in Obstetrics & Gynecology. » More |
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Doug Long, VP, Industry Relations, IMS Health, discusses the report: "Avoidable Costs in U.S. Healthcare: The $200 Billion Opportunity from Using Medicines More Responsibly." » More |
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 The Obesity Epidemic
More than 78 million U.S. adults and 12 million children and adolescents are obese, and those numbers increase every day. Articles, video, whitepapers, and resources to help you adapt your practice to confront the growing epidemic.
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Continuing Education
This month, Drug Topics offers the first part of a two-part CPE series, "MTM considerations in osteoporosis care." Earn up to 2 credits by completing this application-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.
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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