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April 26, 2011

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White House, FDA act to reduce opioid misuse and abuse

The Obama administration recently unveiled a multiagency plan to reduce the "epidemic" of prescription drug abuse in the United States. Read full article.

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MRSA prevention claims not supported by FDA

FDA recently issued warning letters to companies that manufacture and market over-the-counter products, including hand sanitizers, that claim to prevent infection from methicillin-resistant Staphylocococcus aureus. Read full article.

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Fingolimod delays progression of MS disability, study shows

Fingolimod (Gilenya, Novartis) reduced the risk of disability progression in patients with RRMS, regardless of treatment history, according to a study reported at the 63rd annual meeting of the American Academy of Neurology. Read full article.

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Accu-Chek infusion set recalled

Roche recently recalled its Accu-Chek FlexLink Plus infusion sets globally because they may deliver insufficient amounts of insulin to patients. Read full article.

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Meetings and Events

April 27-30, 2011 AMCP's 23rd Annual Meeting & Showcase
Minneapolis, MN
Contact:
100 North Pitt Street Suite 400
Alexandria, VA 22314
800-827-2627; 703-683-8416

April 30-May 3, 2011 NACDS Annual Meeting
Scottsdale, AZ
Contact:
P.O. Box 34814
Alexandria, Virginia 22334-0814
703-837-4300

May 17-19, 2011 ASCP Spring Conference + Exhibition (formerly known as the ASCP Midyear Conference)
Las Vegas, Nevada
Contact:
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 703-739-1300 or 800-355-2727
Fax: 703-739-1321 or 800-220-1321
[email protected]

May 23-25, 2011 NCPA Legislative Conference
Washington, DC
Contact:
100 Daingerfield Road
Alexandria, VA 22314
800-544-7447

June 1-2, 2011 PQA Annual Meeting
Washington, DC
Contact:
Karen Peterson
9687 South Run Oaks Drive
Fairfax Station, VA 22039
Fax: 703-690-1756
[email protected]

June 2-3 PQA/URAC Medication Adherence Summit
Washington, DC
Contact:
Jackie Green
1220 L Street NW, Suite 400
Washington, DC 20005
703-927-1599
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