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DRUG PRICING

TODAY'S HEADLINES

Drug maker pays out millions over EpiPen charges

As Mylan continues to face criticism over price hikes on its EpiPen epinephrine injection, the company agreed to a $465 million settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice and other agencies for overcharging on the EpiPen. Read more

DEA slashes opioid drug production

Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) reduced the amount of almost every Schedule II opiate and opioid medication that may be manufactured in the United States by 25% or more—including a huge cut in this drug. Read more

CONTINUING PHARMACY EDUCATION

Rheumatoid arthritis: partnering for optimal care

This month's CE activity, "Rheumatoid arthritis: partnering for optimal care," is open for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.
The goal of this activity is to educate pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in how to best assist patients in the use of medications to treat rheumatoid arthritis.
Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians can earn up to 2 hours of CPE credit for completing this knowledge-based activity from the University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy and Drug Topics. More

EDITOR'S PICK

FDA approves biosimilars for RA

FDA approved Amjevita, a biosimilar to Humira, to treat rheumatoid arthritis (RA), psoriatic arthritis, Crohn's disease and other inflammatory conditions. Plus, FDA recently gave the green light to Erelzi, a biosimilar to top-selling Enbrel, also for RA and other inflammatory conditions. Read more

October 12, 2016

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