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Data demonstrate "weekend effect" for AF patients

Patients with atrial fibrillation who are admitted on the weekend are less likely to receive cardioversion procedures and more likely to die than those who are admitted during the week, according to a new study published in the July 15 issue of The American Journal of Cardiology.» More

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Cultural competency

Pharmacists need to gain insight into cultural competency to better serve the increasing racial and ethnic populations in the United States.

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Many drug labels missing safety, dosing information for children

Approximately half of drug labels don't have information on the medication's safety and proper dosing in children, according to a study from FDA researchers. » Click here.

FDA ACTION

FDA rolls out new safety measures for ER, long-acting opioids

FDA approved a new REMS for extended-release and long-acting opioids, which is expected to affect more than 20 companies that manufacture opioid analgesics. » More

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Omega-6 fatty acids may help prevent coronary heart disease

A new study has found that omega-6 poly-unsaturated fatty acids can help prevent coronary heart disease (CHD) and that dietary saturated fat increases the risk for CHD. » More

Study: Intermittent iron supplementation is adequate for anemia prevention

Iron supplementation 2 to 3 times a week may prevent anemia in pregnant women as well as daily supplementation, according to a recent Cochrane systematic review published online July 11. » More

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Continuously emerging data suggests increases in abuse of prescription painkillers are at record-high levels. Which of the following strategies would best enable your organization to curb this issue?

a) "Lock-in" programs – limiting access for high utilizers to single pharmacy and/or physician provider
b) Tighter dispensing limits on the number of units and/or prescriptions a patient can receive for controlled meds
c) Limiting coverage to only long-acting formulations with effective abuse-deterrant delivery systems
d) More broad and advanced state-based controlled prescription monitoring/surveillance systems
e) Limiting coverage of long-acting opioid prescriptions to select specialty providers
f) Other

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