Pharmacist's housecall uncovers stroke victim

Pharmacist John Robertson sensed something was wrong. One of his patients, Murray Frankel, 88, had not returned to pick up several prescriptions. After being unable to reach him by telephone, Robertson drove to Frankel’s home but no one answered the door. » More

Texas pharmacist representing himself in fraud case

A former West El Paso, Texas pharmacist will represent himself in a retrial on charges he fraudulently billed insurers for prescriptions never dispensed and sold drugs to an undercover federal agent, according to a published report. » More

New Oral Anti-Coagulants
Find the latest articles and CME on emerging oral anticoagulant therapies to assist you in meeting the healthcare challenges associated with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation. View video, read new articles, take CME and explore useful tools for your practice. Learn more.

Kaiser Permanente reaches agreement with pharmacists

The union representing more than 1,400 pharmacists employed by Kaiser Permanente Southern California has reached a tentative agreement with the company, heading off a threatened strike planned for June 2. » More

CVS pharmacies to provide access to specialty meds

CVS Caremark in July will begin offering patients access to specialty medications at local CVS pharmacies with the launch of Specialty Connect, a specialty prescription services program.
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Continuing Education

MTM essentials for hypertension—Part 2: Drug therapy considerations

This month's article is the fourth in a 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.

The goal of this month's activity is to discuss place in therapy of drug classes used to treat hypertension and review drug considerations of prescription antihypertensive medications and herbal supplements that are relevant to medications therapy management of 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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