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House hearings open Express Scripts-Medco merger battle

The debate over the proposed merger between Express Scripts Inc. and Medco has hit the House of Representatives. Read full article.

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John Lemberger, BSDPh, practiced pharmacy in Wisconsin and Florida for 35 years.

Pharmacy practice may be changing on many levels, but this pharmacist's vivid word-pictures remind us that some basic issues have never gone away. Read full article.

Pharmacist interventions lessen CVD risk factors

Pharmacist interventions significantly helped to mitigate cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors among outpatients, according to a new literature review. Read full article.

Reclast label changed for renal dysfunction

FDA is now requiring prescribing information for Reclast (zoledronic acid injection, Novartis) to include a warning against use of the drug by patients with renal dysfunction. Read full article.

NCPA cautions Congress about "track-and-trace" bill

While the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) lauds legislation to deter pharmaceutical cargo theft, it is cautioning Congress about a proposed “track-and-trace system” for prescription drugs. Read full article.

NACDS affirms support for pharmacy choice act

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has reaffirmed its support for the Pharmacy Competition and Consumer Choice Act in new letters to the bill’s sponsors. Read full article.

NCPA Foundation announces plans for October convention

The Foundation of the National Community Pharmacists Association has announced activities it will present during NCPA’s annual convention in October. Read full article.

OTC product news

Showcasing products and product news that encountered space limitations or fell outside the parameters of recent categories in the print edition. Read full article.

Meetings and Events

September 26-27, 2011 2nd Annual Pharmaceutical Labeling Summit
Washington, D.C.
Contact:
Jeff Grizzel, Conference Director
FDA News
300 N. Washington St., #200
Falls Church, VA 22046-3431
703-538-7668
[email protected]
www.fdanews.com/PharmaLabeling

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

October 16-19, 2011 ACCP Annual Meeting
Pittsburgh, PA
Contact:
13000 W. 87th Street Parkway
Lenexa, KS 66215-4530
Phone: (913) 492-3311
Fax: (913) 492-0088
[email protected]

October 19-21, 2011 AMCP Educational Conference
Atlanta
Contact:
100 North Pitt Street
Suite 400
Alexandria, VA 22314
800-827-2627/703-683-8416

November 29, 2011 NACDS Foundation 13th Annual Dinner
New York, NY
Contact:
Jennifer Sargeant, Manager, Foundation Programs and Education, NACDS
703-837-4224

December 4-8, 2011 ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting and Exhibition
New Orleans, La.
Contact:
http://www.ashp.org/Midyear2011

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