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January 21, 2014

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FDA acetaminophen alert

FDA is recommending healthcare professionals discontinue prescribing and dispensing prescription combination drug products that contain more than 325 mg of acetaminophen per tablet, capsule or other dosage unit. » Full article

Belviq, Qsymia added to Aetna weight-loss program

Aetna is launching a pilot program to test the benefits of FDA-approved, prescription weight-loss drugs combined with lifestyle support. » Full article

Continuing Education

New CPE: Clinical Updates in Diabetes Care

This month, Drug Topics offers “Clinical Updates in Diabetes Care,” a knowledge-based activity worth up to 2 credits. The goal of this activity is to assist pharmacists in recognizing and understanding the changes in diabetes care to provide optimal evidence-based care for patients with diabetes. 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.


Announcement: Welcome to the new user registration process. This new process requires all pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to provide or update their NABP e-Profile ID in order to electronically keep track of CPE credits from ACPE-accredited providers. If you have not done so, you can obtain your NABP e-Profile ID now at www.MyCPEmonitor.net. This profile will enable you to have one login for all the NABP programs and services you will need throughout your career.

EDITOR'S PICK

Drugs in Context: Takeda's and Lundbeck's Brintellix

Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a medical illness that is characterized by depressed mood, hopelessness, and loss of interest.1 According to the National Institute of Mental Health, approximately 6.7% of US adult population experienced MDD, with 30.4% of these cases (2.0% of US adult population) classified as severe. » Full article

 

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