Walgreens HIV pharmacies increase med adherence

Medication adherence rates for HIV patients with associated comorbidities such as mental illness was higher for patients using Walgreens HIV-specialized pharmacies than for patients using the chain’s other retail pharmacies, according to two recently released studies. » More

Michigan seeks pharmacy medical marijuana dispensing

The Michigan Senate has approved a bill that would allow medical marijuana to be dispensed by pharmacies throughout the state. However, the vote by the Michigan senators is merely symbolic, as FDA would have to reclassify marijuana as Schedule II to allow such dispensing. » More

U.S. Rx drug spending expected to slow through 2017

Total global spending on prescription medicines will increase by between $205 and $235 billion from 2012 through 2017. However, the level of increase will likely be lower than the $234 billion hike in global spending from 2006 through 2011, according to a recently released study. » More

Senate passes stricter compounding rules

The U.S. Senate has voted overwhelmingly to adopt tighter regulations for compounding pharmacies and to create a national system that tracks prescription drugs from manufacturers to pharmacies. » More

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New CPE mini-series: Multiple sclerosis

This month, Drug Topics offers the first of a two-part CPE series, "MTM considerations in multiple sclerosis." Earn up to 2 credits by completing this knowledge-based activity. 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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