TODAY'S HEADLINES
As the Drug Enforcement Administration increases scrutiny of pharmacies dispensing controlled substances that are sometimes illegally diverted, new policies designed to curb Rx abuse are pitting pharmacists against physicians. » More
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Despite last season’s flu outbreak, less than half of the people surveyed (46%) by CVS/pharmacy said they were more likely to get a flu shot this year. » More
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Preceptors and Program Directors: don't miss the ONLY meeting dedicated to your development--now including programming for preceptors of students! 2013 ASHP National Pharmacy Preceptors Conference, August 21-23-- Washington Hilton Hotel, Washington DC.
 www.ashp.org/preceptors2013
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Alabama has targeted so-called “doctor shopping” and Rx diversion with three bills designed to stop such lawbreakers. » More
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When it comes to taking medication properly, Americans 40 and older with chronic medical conditions earn a C+, according to a patient survey by the National Community Pharmacists Association. » More |
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Articles, video, tools and CME on one of the leading causes of death in the United States.
The major risk-factor for COPD is smoking, and women with COPD have a higher mortality rate than men, according to statistics from The American Lung Association.
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Continuing Education
The fifth Pain Management CPE activity, “Management of common pain medications encountered by pharmacists,” is available. It is the final article in our CPE series: Pain Management Considerations in Medication Therapy Management. Pharmacists can earn up to 10 credits by completing our April 2013 through August 2013 monthly knowledge-based activities.
To read and print the August 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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