TODAY'S HEADLINES
The increased use of U-500 insulin, due to an increase in insulin resistance problems in the United States, has led to a high number of medication errors, but there are a few potential solutions, according to the Institute for Safe Medication Practices. » More
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FDA will not be approving 108 abbreviated new drug applications (ANDAs) for prescription medications that contain more than 325 mg of acetaminophen, according to a March 27th Federal Register notice. » More
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Publix’s 622 Florida Pharmacy stores are promoting the Lock Your Meds campaign throughout April. In partnership with the Informed Families/The Florida Family Partnership, each Publix Pharmacy store in Florida will feature a Lock Your Meds stand-up poster on the pharmacy counter, and a Lock Your Meds message printed on all pharmacy prescription receipts. » More
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Partly fueled by television and the Internet, the demand for nutritional products and supplements is growing. Jennifer Hughes, PharmD, Greenwood Compounding Pharmacy, says pharmacies should be looking to this segment to increase profits. » More
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Continuing Education
This month's article is the second in a new year-long CPE series, Medication Therapy Management Considerations for Adult Patients with Cardiovascular Disease.
From February 2014 through January 2015, pharmacists can earn up to 24 hours of CPE credit with 12 monthly knowledge-based activities from the University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy and Drug Topics.
This month, the professional development activity is “MTM essentials for management of CAD and PAD,” a knowledge-based activity worth up to 2 credits.
The goal of this activity is to review therapeutic strategies pharmacists can utilize to improve patient care in the management of coronary artery disease and peripheral artery disease.
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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