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Today's Headlines
FDA has approved the oral chemotherapy tablet capecitabine, the first generic version of Teva's Xeloda, to treat cancer of the colon or rectum that has spread to other parts of the body. It also approved generic capecitabine for treatment of metastatic breast cancer.
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About half of smokers seeking treatment for smoking cessation have a history of depression. Compared with smokers who are not depressed, those who suffer from a major depressive disorder have greater difficulty quitting, according to a study published September 17 in the Annals of Internal Medicine. » Full article
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Filling a prescription at a doctor's office may be convenient, but it's certainly no bargain for patients or taxpayers, according to an analysis of workers' compensation payouts in Maryland and Pennsylvania. » Full article
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In order to help combat the national prescription drug abuse epidemic, CVS Caremark is tapping its extensive database to identify and halt inappropriate prescribing of high-risk drugs such as opioid painkillers. » Full article
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Continuing Education
This month, Drug Topics offers the first part of a two-part CPE series, "MTM considerations in osteoporosis care." Earn up to 2 credits by completing this application-based activity.
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.
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EDITOR'S PICK
As described in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, one of its key benefits is the increased availability of preventive care services. These services range from immunizations to wellness visits for Medicaid and Medicare patients. Expansion of these services will put an increased workload on already time-strapped healthcare providers. In addition, patients in rural or medically underserved areas may not receive access to these benefits because of severely limited access to providers. The average American lives within 5 miles or less of the nearest community pharmacy. And that puts community pharmacy in a unique position to help America close the gap on patient access, and bring greater affordability to healthcare costs. » Full article |
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