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OPIOID ABUSE

Top 4 new prescription opioid abuse facts

By Christine Blank
Prescription opioid use disorders and deaths increased for the most recent 10 years tracked, even though the percentage of non-medical use of prescription opioids decreased. New study findings

FDA approves orphan drug for bleeding disorder

by Christine Blank
Approval of this drug is a significant advancement for patients who suffer from hereditary Factor X deficiency, a rare but serious disease. Safety, efficacy study

CONTINUING EDUCATION

October 2015
MTM essentials for cold, flu, and sinusitis management

Session code: 15DT35-PTK48
This month’s CE activity is part of the CPE series, "Medication Therapy Management for the Patient with Respiratory Disease." From April 2015 through December 2015, pharmacists can earn up to 18 hours of CPE credit with 9 monthly knowledge-based activities from the University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy and Drug Topics.

The goal of this month's activity is to compare and contrast the common cold, influenza, and sinusitis, and discuss the role of the pharmacist as the medication expert for various treatment options and as a source to triage patients when needed.

To read and print the article with TEST QUESTIONS, click here.

To proceed to the online exams and earn up to 2 CPE credits, click here to log in with the session code 15DT35-PTK48.
Copy the session code — 15DT35-PTK48 — before logging into the Online CE Center. When the page for the Online CE Center opens, paste the session code into the appropriate field, under your NABP ID.

EDITOR'S PICK

Oncologists not prescribing expensive cancer drugs

by Christine Blank
Oncologists weigh cost versus value for expensive drugs. Read more

October 23, 2015

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