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Drug Topics
Community Pharmacists' Report
DrugTopics.com
February 7, 2012 |
CHAINS & BUSINESS
Cardinal Health has requested a temporary restraining order to block a Drug Enforcement Administration suspension halting controlled-substance shipments from its Lakeland, Fla., distribution center. » More
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Walgreens is acquiring parts of BioScrip’s specialty and mail-service pharmacy operations for approximately $225 million, the company announced. » More
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The U.S. healthcare system saves $6 to $7 for every dollar Americans spend on over-the-counter medications, according to a new study released by the Consumer Healthcare Products Association. » More
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DT BLOG
Nearly 2 years after beginning the process, 2 months of supervised practice, a law and ethics interview, and a 25-page written assignment that amounted to a crash course in New Zealand pharmacy practice theory, Joel Claycomb, PharmD, can finally lay claim to being a qualified pharmacist in the land down under. » More
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CLINICAL NEWS
FDA has approved Janumet XR tablets (Merck), a new treatment for type 2 diabetes that combines sitagliptin, which is the active component of Januvia, with extended-release metformin. » More
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CONTINUING EDUCATION
Also known as syndrome X or metabolic syndrome, this condition can lead to diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease. For patients, pharmacists are an ideal source of information and support. Earn up to 2 CPE credits. » Click here to login and take the exams.
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DRUG TRENDS
U.S. drug expenditures remained relatively flat in 2011, but a new report projects that drug costs will rise between 3% and 5% across all healthcare settings this year. » More
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ASSOCIATION NEWS
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation has awarded 58 scholarships – totaling $190,000 – to pharmacy students representing 42 colleges and schools of pharmacy, the foundation announced. » More
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The National Association of Chain Drug Stores expressed its concerns about proposed mandatory prescription track-and-trace programs in comments to a Congressional advisory panel recently. » More
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