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VALID Compounding Act to be introduced Nov. 2

Congressman Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) plans to introduce legislation tomorrow that he believes will strengthen FDA's authority to oversee compounding pharmacies. » More

Continuing Education

New CPE Series: October activity available now

Welcome to the second activity of our 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. The October activity will cover medical nutrition therapy, physical activity, and health maintenance considerations for patients with diabetes.

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 login.

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.

TODAY'S HEADLINES

Folic acid, vitamins don't affect colorectal adenoma

Long-term treatment of folic acid and vitamin B₆ and vitamin B₁₂ had no statistically significant effect on colorectal adenoma among women who were at high risk for cardiovascular disease, according to recent study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. » More

Warfarin discontinuation higher among elderly with AF

Among older adults with atrial fibrillation, persistence with warfarin therapy is generally lower than what has been reported in clinical trials, according to an online study in Archives of Internal Medicine. » More

Infusion pump touchscreen malfunction causes recall

The FDA recalled the Symbiq pump touchscreen on Oct. 29. The screen may not properly respond to user selection, may have a delayed response, or register a value other than the one selected by the user, an FDA press release said. » More

Aging comes with a high cost for Rx treatments

The cost of medication for conditions that are the result of normal aging is greater than the cost of medication for most chronic conditions, according to a recent study from Express Scripts.
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