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January 06, 2011
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Newest: An update on Clostridium difficile infection
For pharmacists, from Drug Topics: Continuing education for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. Go to CE site here
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Drop FFS, Save $30 billion on Medicaid

State Medicaid programs could save $30 billion over the next decade by replacing fee for service pharmacy programs with managed care programs like those used in Medicare Part D, according to a new report on Medicaid pharmacy spending sponsored by the Pharmaceutical Care Management Association. Read full article.

DT Blog
Speers

A discussion generated by Drug Topics’ readers, editorial staff, and advisory board
Kristin Thienemann, PharmD candidate
Brittany Ward, PharmD candidate Kathleen Welch, PharmD candidate Kenneth Willinger III, PharmD candidate

Plan B: The debate continues
Read full article.

NACDS recommends that CMS recognize pharmacy services in proposed ACO rules

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services needs to recognize pharmacy services in its proposed rules for accountable care organizations and the Medicare Shared Savings Program. Read full article.

Study finds dosing and directions for pediatric liquid OTC medications inconsistent

The directions and devices provided with OTC liquid medicines for kids are often inconsistent and confusing for parents to follow, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Read full article.

New online magazine aims to educate pharmacists on diabetes

Diabetes Health magazine launched Diabetes Health Pharmacist, a 24-page, bimonthly, online publication aimed at a readership of 25,000 U.S. licensed pharmacists. The magazine debuted in November. Read full article.

Meetings and events

February 6-8, 2011 NACDS Regional Chain Conference
Naples, FL
Contact:
P.O. Box 34814
Alexandria, VA 22334-0814
703-837-4300

February 13, 2011 19th Annual WILLIAM R. BACON MEMORIAL Breakfast
6:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.
Palm Springs, CA
Contact:
800-333-7535; 760-325-6611

March 9-10, 2011 NACDS RxIMPACT Day on Capitol Hill
Washington, DC
Contact:
P.O. Box 34814
Alexandria, VA 22334-0814
[email protected]

March 13-15, 2011 NACDS Supply Chain & Logistics Conference
San Diego, CA
Contact:
P.O. Box 34814
Alexandria, VA 22334-0814
703-683-5678

March 25-28, 2011 American Pharmacists Annual Meeting
Seattle, WA
Contact:
2215 Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20037
Phone: 1-800-237-2742 (APhA)
Fax: 202-448-8734

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