The 4 most problematic drug shortages

Drug shortages are a significant public health threat that can harm patients by delaying, and in some cases even denying, critical care. » These drugs are in short supply

Heartburn drugs linked to heart attacks

Certain proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs) such as omeprazole (Prilosec) are associated with a short-term risk of heart attacks and other cardiac events, according to a new study.
» Research details

Continuing Education

MTM essentials for COPD management: Part 1

This month’s CE activity is part of a 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 assist pharmacists in understanding the pathophysiology and pharmacologic treatment of COPD and to discuss how COPD is similar to and different from other chronic respiratory disorders.

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: 15DT31-KTJ28.

Announcement: The login to the Online CE Center is https://web2.uconn.edu/pharmacyce/login.php. To review your registration page 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]: Use and abuse of opioids: FDA responds

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) mandated significant changes in the classification of specific prescription pain medications in 2014. With the DEA’s mandated changes, Catamaran was interested in determining whether these changes would in fact curb the use of prescription narcotic medications.
» What they found

• [BLOG]: Effective collaboration can help to mitigate drug shortages

• PPIs linked to risk of acute kidney injury in elderly

RESOURCES

Latest Clinical News

UBM MEDICA