DEA official blames pharmacists, doctors for pain med denials

A DEA spokesman said the agency is not trying to limit access to opioid painkillers. And if legitimate pain medication prescriptions are not being written or filled, it's the fault of doctors and pharmacists, not the government. » More

Pharmacy tracking not slowing Tenn. meth production

Tennessee's effort to curb meth production by tracking and limiting the sale of medicines containing pseudoephedrine has not significantly decreased the illegal trade, according to a report from the state's comptroller's office. » More

NYS budgeting $10 million for new pharmacy school

The latest state-budget proposal from New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo includes $10 million for a new pharmacy school at Binghamton University.The funds will be used for site acquisition and design work for the new school. » More

Alum gives $1 million to U of M pharmacy school

Dinesh Patel and his wife, Kalpana Patel, recently donated $1 million to the University of Michigan College of Pharmacy for scholarships, according to a published report. » More

Continuing Education

New CPE: Clinical Updates in Diabetes Care

This month, Drug Topics offers "Clinical Updates in Diabetes Care," a knowledge-based activity worth up to 2 credits. The goal of this activity is to assist pharmacists in recognizing and understanding the changes in diabetes care to provide optimal evidence-based care 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 log in.

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