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Survey
Last month's survey results:
Have the security arrangements for your pharmacy been increased since the June pharmacy robbery/murders in Long Island?
* Yes. 9%
* Not yet, but plans are in the works. 15%
* We do not plan to increase security. 76%
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This month we would like to know...
AMA is seeking repeal of the PPACA reimbursement rule that requires prescriptions for OTCs. Do you agree with AMA?
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The Independent Specialty Pharmacy Coalition, a group of community-based specialty pharmacies, has called on the Federal Trade Commission to block Express Scripts' proposed acquisition of Medco.
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A discussion generated by
Drug Topics’ readers, editorial staff, and advisory board
Bill Remak chairs the National Association for Hepatitis Task Forces and California Hepatitis C Task Force. The organizations he established for liver patients have grown into a
26-state network. |
Raw deal for pharmacists causes backlash for
liver patients. Read full article.
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While Medicare and Medicaid were exempted from budget cuts in the initial debt agreement reached by the U.S. House and Senate this week, they could be up for cuts later this year.
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Federal regulators should take the lead in creating a national system to keep tabs on chronic diseases and provide guidance for stakeholders across the country, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) has announced.
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Johnson & Johnson has announced plans for new dosing instructions that lower the maximum daily dose for single-ingredient Extra Strength Tylenol (acetaminophen) products sold in the United States from 8 pills per day (4,000 mg) to 6 pills per day (3,000 mg). Read full article.
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The significant decrease in the death rate from the varicella virus, or chickenpox, can be attributed to the effectiveness of the chickenpox vaccine, reported a new study in a recent issue of Pediatrics. Read full article.
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After combined investigations by FDA, the IRS Criminal Division, and the U.S. Department of Justice, Elisane Garcia pled guilty to a 4-count indictment for disguising controlled substances as "Brazilian diet pills" and smuggling them into the United States with intent to distribute. Read full article.
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A new white paper, "Medication Non-Adherence: An Ancient Problem in Need of Modern Solutions," recently released by HealthPrize Technologies, an internet- and mobile-based adherence platform, examines the costs of medication nonadherence and suggests solutions. Read full article.
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Meetings and Events
August 3-6, 2011 AADE Annual meeting and exhibition
Las Vegas
Contact:
800-338-3633 ext. 4878.
[email protected]
August 27-30, 2011 NACDS Pharmacy & Technology Conference
Boston
Contact:
P.O. Box 34814
Alexandria, VA 22334-0814
703-683-5678
October 6-7, 2011 NCPA Diabetes Accreditation
Standards-Practical Applications (DASPA)
Nashville, TN
Contact:
100 Daingerfield Road
Alexandria, VA 22314
800-544-7447
October 8-12 2011 NCPA Annual Convention
Nashville, TN
Contact:
100 Daingerfield Road
Alexandria, VA 22314
800-544-7447
November 29, 2011 NACDS Foundation 13th Annual Dinner
New York, NY
Contact:
Jennifer Sargeant, Manager, Foundation Programs and Education, NACDS
703-837-4224
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