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Newest: Evolving pharmacy practice in the 21st century
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Bristol-Myers Squibb recalls Avalide due to reduced effectiveness
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. recently recalled 64 million tablets of Avalide blood pressure medication in the United States and Puerto Rico. Read full article. |
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FDA: Severe liver injury associated with dronedarone use
Severe liver injury, including 2 cases of acute liver failure leading to liver transplant in patients treated with the medication, has been associated with the use of dronedarone (Multaq), according to an FDA Drug Safety Communication announcement. Read full article. |
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DT Blog
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A discussion generated by Drug Topics’ readers, editorial staff, and advisory board
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Patient Counseling: Walking a tightrope
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Sam's Club launches preventive health program with pharmacists
Warehouse retailer Sam's Club has launched what may be the country's largest retail preventive health program targeting consumers and small businesses. Read full article. |
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FDA limits acetaminophen in prescription combination products; requires liver toxicity warnings
FDA is asking manufacturers of prescription combination products that contain acetaminophen to limit the amount of acetaminophen to no more than 325 mg in each tablet or capsule. Read full article. |
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FDA approves Abstral; REMs enrollment required
FDA has approved fentanyl (Abstral, ProStraken) transmucosal tablets to manage breakthrough pain for adults with cancer. Read full article. |
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Longer oral contraceptive regimens containing a progestogen show higher effectiveness
Compared with conventional 21-day regimens, 24-day oral contraceptive regimens containing a progestogen with a long half-life show higher contraceptive effectiveness under routine medical conditions, according to research published in the January 2011 issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology. Read full article. |
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IDSA establishes guidelines to treat MRSA infections
The Infectious Diseases Society of America is set to release its first guidelines for the treatment of the increasingly common and potentially deadly methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection. Read full article.
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Duloxetine found to reduce joint pain associated with breast cancer treatment
Duloxetine (Cymbalta, Eli Lilly), used to treat depression and anxiety, was found to be effective at reducing joint and muscle pain associated with breast cancer treatment. Read full article.
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HIV oral pre-exposure prophylaxis trial shows promise
The first trial to provide evidence that drugs used to treat HIV can also help to prevent HIV infection among men who have sex with men (when combined with other prevention strategies) was reported late November online in the New England Journal of Medicine. Read full article.
NCPA applauds BB&T Corporation for preserving employees’ choice in filling maintenance prescriptions
The National Community Pharmacists Association commended BB&T Corporation’s recent decision to reemphasize and continue its employees’ choice in filling their maintenance prescriptions, including at independent community pharmacies. Read full article.
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Meetings and events
January 21-23, 2011 NCPA Diabetes Accreditation Standards-Practical Applications (DASPA)
Westin Gaslamp Quarter in San Diego
Contact:
100 Daingerfield Road
Alexandria, VA 22314
800-544-7447
February 6-8, 2011 NACDS Regional Chain Conference
Naples, FL
Contact:
P.O. Box 34814
Alexandria, Virginia 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
[email protected]
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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