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Drug Topics
Community
Pharmacists' Report
DrugTopics.com
April 24, 2012 |
CLINICAL NEWS
Medicare Part D beneficiaries with cardiovascular conditions who had no financial assistance during the “donut hole” coverage gap were 57% more likely to discontinue their medications than beneficiaries with consistent drug coverage, according to a new study. » More
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As many as 80% of patients who are candidates for preventive treatments for migraine headaches could be helped by these treatments, the author of new guidelines issued by the American Academy of Neurology told Drug Topics. » More
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CONTINUING EDUCATION
E-prescribing, a paperless, real-time transmission of data, places pharmacists squarely within the healthcare technology team.
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DEA INITIATIVE
More organizations are partnering with the Drug Enforcement Administration this year on its National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, April 28. » More
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ASSOCIATION NEWS
Security experts and others offered their advice to community pharmacists during Protect Your Pharmacy Week that was held April 16-20. » More
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The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy, the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and ACPE providers have teamed up to create the CPE Monitor. This new system will allow for the electronic transmission of continuing pharmacy education data. » More
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