Ohio lawmakers approve lethal-injection secrecy law

The law would prevent, for 20 years, the disclosure of the names of pharmacies that compound drugs used in lethal injections. It also shields the identities of members of the execution team and physicians. » More

NECC pharmacist owner charged with second-degree murder

The owner and head pharmacist of the now-defunct New England Compounding Center and the supervisory pharmacist were charged with 25 counts of second-degree murder. » More

Pharmacists can help prevent acetaminophen overdoses

Consumers are more aware about acetaminophen overdosing, but there is still much more that pharmacists and other healthcare professionals can do to educate them. » More

FDA appoints compounding advisory committee

The committee is comprised of 14 members—12 voting and two non-voting—who will provide advice on scientific, technical, and medical issues concerning drug compounding. » More

Continuing Education

MTM essentials for smoking cessation

This month's CE activity is part of 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 assist pharmacists in providing smoking cessation services for patients interested in quitting smoking.

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 14DT13-KCE28.

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Anticoagulation Update

Announcement: Drug Topics has run a lot of great stories since we launched the series "Pathways through Pharmacy" several months ago. Now we're asking for more! Our purpose is to present your stories: how you came to pharmacy, how your path unfolded, and where it has led you. We hope to show the many choices that show up when minds are open, as well as some of the many pathways that can lead to satisfaction and a happy life. Here's your chance to share what you have learned through your life in pharmacy! Send your contributions to [email protected] today.