Some NYC pharmacists blocking Plan B sales to males

One in five males were unable to buy the emergency contraceptive Plan B in several New York City pharmacies. » More

New pharmacy school eyed for Mississippi

William Carey University in Mississippi is trying to raise $4 million for upfront costs for a new pharmacy school. » More

Seasonal Allergy Management in the Medical Home
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Study: Unnecessary antibiotic Rxs creating millions in avoidable costs

The overprescribing of antibiotics by hospitals may be producing $163 million in excess costs. » More

FDA panel backs liraglutide for obesity

Committee members called for continued study of the drug's risks in terms of cancer, cardiovascular disease, and other conditions.
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Certificate Program: MTM for Patients with Diabetes Oct. 18
Don't miss the chance to earn up to 13 CPE credits through this 7-hour innovative live program and MTM encounters presented by the UConn School of Pharmacy and Drug Topics. For more information, click here.

Continuing Education

MTM essentials for anticoagulant management in cardiovascular disease

This month's article is the seventh 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 review the pharmacological properties, safety and efficacy, and risk/benefit profile for the various anticoagulant medications used in cardiovascular diseases.

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 with the session code 14DT10-VXP89.

Announcement: Our CE activities have moved to a new learning management system to better serve you. The login to the Online CE Center is https://web2.uconn.edu/pharmacyce/login.php. All current user registration information has been uploaded for your convenience. Current users do not need to register. To review your registration page to ensure the data is up to date or to register, go to https://web2.uconn.edu/pharmacyce/program_register.php. For a full list of courses, go to http://pharmacy.uconn.edu/academics/ce/drug-topics-and-uconn-ce/

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