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April 15, 2014

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TODAY'S HEADLINES

Makers of Zohydro fighting efforts to block sales

The makers of Zohydro, the controversial opioid painkiller that many believe will fuel more drug overdoses, is fighting back against those trying to prevent the drug from being sold. » More

New York pharmacists win Medicaid reimbursement fight

A recent victory for New York State pharmacists fighting against reduced Medicaid reimbursements may be a victory for pharmacists across the country. » More

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National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day April 26

The Drug Enforcement Administration will collect unused medications at sites across the country during its National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on April 26. » More

DT Blog: Stamping out pharmacy tobacco sales

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New Oral Anti-Coagulants
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Continuing Education

MTM essentials for hypertension management – Part 1: Nonpharmacologic therapy and geriatric considerations

This month’s article is the third 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 goal of this month’s activity is to review nonpharmacologic treatment strategies relevant to medication therapy management of hypertension and introduce drug therapy considerations in geriatric patients with hypertension.

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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