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USPSTF calls for comments on HCV screening draft

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force is seeking public comment on its draft recommendation on adult screening for hepatitis C virus until Dec. 24, the agency announced. » More

Continuing Education

New CPE Series: November activity available now

Welcome to the third activity of our CPE series: Medication Therapy Management (MTM) in Patients with Diabetes, which has been designed for pharmacists who take care of patients with diabetes. You can earn up to 14 credits from September 2012-March 2013 with 7 monthly knowledge-based activities. The November activity will cover oral antidiabetes agents and noninsulin injectables for diabetes care.

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 login.

Announcement: Welcome to the new user registration process. This new process requires all pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to provide or update their NABP e-Profile ID in order to electronically keep track of CPE credits from ACPE-accredited providers. If you have not done so, you can obtain your NABP e-Profile ID now at www.MyCPEmonitor.net. This profile will enable you to have one login for all the NABP programs and services you will need throughout your career.

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eCoupon system aids pharmacy and patient

Physicians Interactive and McKesson Patient Relationship Solutions are launching an automated pharmaceutical voucher and coupon distribution solution called eCoupon, according to press release. » More

NACDS Foundation raises $1.8 million for research, education

Almost $1.8 million was raised for research and educational initiatives at the National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation dinner Nov. 27. » More

NCPA, Congress examine auto-refill mail order drugs

With Medicare projected to go bankrupt by 2017, last week the National Community Pharmacists Association urged that the agenda for the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee's hearing on health care waste include review of automatic mail order prescription refills. » More

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