ASSOCIATION NEWS

New NCPA program is designed to increase front-end profits

Maximizing profits at the front end of pharmacies’ stores is the goal of a new National Community Pharmacists Association program. » More

CONTINUING EDUCATION

Pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes management

With 25.8 million Americans diagnosed with diabetes and an estimated 79 million more pre-diabetic, every pharmacist must be able to counsel patients and monitor progression. Earn up to 2 CPE credits. » Click here to login and take the exams.

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Resource Center: Oral Anticoagulation in Atrial Fibrillation

Atrial fibrillation afflicts more than 2.3 million persons in the United States and is expected to increase 2.5-fold by 2050. To find risk stratifying tools and articles on emerging oral anticoagulant therapies, click here.

MEDICATION SAFETY

ISMP cautions about new acetaminophen labeling for infants

Liquid acetaminophen for infants is being shipped to hospitals and drug stores in new concentrations, even though manufacturers may not be providing notice about the concentration change, according to the Institute for Safe Medication Practices. » More

FDA ACTIONS

First generic version of cholesterol-lowering Lipitor approved

FDA approved the first generic version of the cholesterol-lowering drug Lipitor (atorvastatin calcium tablets), and Ranbaxy Laboratories has gained approval to make generic atorvastatin calcium tablets in 10-mg, 20-mg, 40-mg, and 80-mg strengths. » More

Survey

President Obama’s executive order to take action on the public health crisis of prescription drug shortages includes directing FDA to broaden reporting of potential shortages, expedite regulatory reviews, and increase staffing resources for the FDA’s Drug Shortages Program. Do you agree with his executive order?

a) Yes, it will definitely make a difference to the prescription drug shortages.
b) Yes, but it will take more than the order to fix the prescription drug shortages.
c) No, Congress should be enacting legislation to fix the prescription drug shortages.
d) No, the order will do little to help the prescription drug shortages.

Respond here and see what your colleagues think too.

Want to see the results of our last survey about the implications of the possible Express Scripts/Medco merger? Click here.

ANNUAL MEETING

President George W. Bush to be keynote speaker at 2012 NACDS Annual Meeting

President George W. Bush will be the keynote speaker at the 2012 National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Annual Meeting to be held in Palm Beach, Fla., April 21 to 24. » More

TECHNOLOGY

AMA launches medical information app

The American Medical Association has launched its second electronic application, “My Medications.” » More

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