Generic drug prices rise, but may slow

While generic drug prices continue to rise, analysts say they may not continue their rapid growth rate. » Why is the price hike slowing?

Study: Liposomal bupivacaine improves outcomes after knee replacement

Use of bupivacaine liposome injectable suspension (Exparel) was associated with improved clinical outcomes and a favorable cost savings per patient compared to the standard of care, according to data presented at the 27th annual meeting and expo of the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy in San Diego. » Study details

Continuing Education

MTM essentials for asthma: Part 1

This month Drug Topics and the University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy offer a new CPE series: MTM for the patient with respiratory disease. Pharmacists can earn up to 18 hours of CPE credit with 9 monthly knowledge-based activities (released April – December 2015). This month the series kicks off with MTM essentials for asthma management, covering the pathophysiology of asthma, clinical presentations of asthma, assessment methods, and nonpharmacologic management options.

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 15DT29-YKX36.

Announcement: Our CE activities have moved to a new learning management system to better serve you. The login to the Online CE Center is https://web2.uconn.edu/pharmacyce/login.php. All current user registration information has been uploaded for your convenience. Current users do not need to register. To review your registration page to ensure the data is up to date or to register, go to https://web2.uconn.edu/pharmacyce/program_register.php. For a full list of courses, go to http://pharmacy.uconn.edu/academics/ce/drug-topics-and-uconn-ce/

[BLOG]: Clinical pharmacogenomics: Meeting the needs of the community through a dedicated clinic

There is an increased demand, from both patients and providers, for assistance with understanding and using genetic test results in the most responsible and beneficial way to optimize drug therapy. The pharmacogenomics clinic at NorthShore University HealthSystem was created in response to this demand. » 5 action items

• Increasing regulations could raise managed drug plan costs

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