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Hello Member, in this month's issue:
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Meet Us in San Diego!
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Pharmacy Choice will be exhibiting at the
NACDS Pharmacy and Technology Conference
August 23-27
San Diego, CA
Booth #1202
Stop by and enter to win an IPod, or schedule a meeting with us online!
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Sponsor - Costco Wholesale
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Career Opportunities For You!
Did you know... Costco Wholesale is a 51 billion dollar international retailer with warehouse club operations in eight countries. We are the recognized leader in our field, dedicated to quality in every area of our business and respected for our outstanding business ethics. Despite our large size and explosive expansion, we continue to provide a family atmosphere in which our employees thrive and succeed. We are proud to have been named by Washington CEO Magazine as one of the TOP THREE companies to work in the entire state of Washington!
What are you looking for in a career?
- Exciting opportunities
- Personal and career growth
- Friendly and supportive work environment
- Stability
- A workplace focused on ethics and obeying the law
- No Holidays or Sundays (except select locations)
- Excellent Hours
- Ample support staff to reduce stress and promote patient/pharmacist communication
- Top Wages
- Lucrative Incentive program for Pharmacy Managers
- Great benefits
Costco offers all these and more!!
We have one of the most competitive benefits packages in the industry and provide our employees with the flexibility to suit their individual and family needs. Spouses, children and domestic partners are also eligible for coverage. Employee-paid premiums are withheld pre-tax, which means you get to keep more of your hard-earned money.
From safeguarding your health to planning for a secure future, you can put Costco's benefits to work for you.
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RxCareerCenter Hot Jobs
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Each month this newsletter will spotlight several hot jobs that are attracting the most attention on RxCareerCenter.
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Pharmacy Manager
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Christus Santa Rosa Health Care
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San Antonio, TX
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Deep in the Heart of Texas!...
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Featured Distance CE » Preventing Fraud, Waste & Abuse
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The Featured CE this month is:
Preventing Fraud, Waste & Abuse
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This lesson supported by:
 
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ACPE UPN#:
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296-206-07-002-H03
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Expiration Date:
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01/01/2010
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Credits:
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1.0
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Fee:
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$29.95
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Release Date:
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01/01/2007
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Audience:
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Community Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians
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Learning Objectives for Pharmacists
At the completion of this program, the participant will be able to:
- Understand the laws and regulations related to fraud, waste and abuse
- Identify the elements of our company's fraud, waste and abuse compliance program
- Understand your obligations under our company's fraud, waste and abuse policies and procedures
- Know how to report suspected fraud, waste and abuse in pharmacies
- Understand your protections when reporting suspected fraud, waste and abuse
- Know the potential penalties for violating company fraud, waste and abuse policies and procedures
- Identify certain types of fraud, waste and abuse that can occur in pharmacies
For more information, visit the Course Information Page.
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ACPE Accreditation Information
LearnSomething, Inc. and the NACDS Foundation are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as providers of continuing pharmacy education.
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Featured Article » A Review of Hemostasis and Anticoagulation
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This month's featured continuing education article focuses on the causes and treatments of thromboses, bleeding episodes and the physiology of hemostasis. The author Dr. Alan P. Agins, Ph.D., Adjunct Associate Professor at Brown University, provides the reader with a simple, but thorough overview of the physiological mechanisms involved in the cascading events leading to formation of a stable, protective hemostatic plug. Emphasis is placed upon identifying the conditions that might require anticoagulation therapy, as well as the mechanisms of action, therapeutic indices, comparative benefits and side effects associated with the antiplatelet oral agents ASA, Clopidogrel and Ticlopidine and other oral anticoagulants such as Warfarin. Read Entire Article & Take this CE Lesson
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Disease Focus
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August Disease Focus » Psoriasis
August's disease focus, psoriasis, was featured in last month's newsletter. For more information about psoriasis visit our psoriasis awareness page.
September Disease Focus » Prostate Cancer
The prostate is a small gland, approximately the size of a walnut that is located under the bladder and in front of the rectum and surrounds the first part of the urethra that is responsible for carrying urine from the bladder to the penis. The prostate gland is an exocrine gland that is responsible for producing some of the fluid that is expelled from the body during the male orgasm. Prostate cancer (PC) occurs when cells within the gland mutate and reproduce in an uncontrolled manner. PC may spread through the body through the blood supply or lymphatic system, resulting in metastasis. PC is the most common non-skin cancer in America affecting close to 1 in 6 men. Incidence of cancer is directly correlated with age, race, and family history. African American men are over 60% more likely to develop cancer in comparison to Caucasian men of the same age. In addition, men with three or more first degree relatives (father or brothers) diagnosed with PC, or three generations on either side of the family, or two family members diagnosed before the age of 55 may increase the risk of developing PC.
Screening for PC can be performed by a physician by performing a digital rectal exam (DRE) and a prostate specific antigen (PSA) blood test. Although a DRE and PSA test cannot diagnose cancer, they will indicate the need for a biopsy to confirm the presence of cancerous cells. Screening is recommended starting at the age of 50 except for those that are considered high risk, and therefore should begin testing around the age of 45. Although it is uncommon for men under the age of 50 to have PC, any of the following symptoms should result a follow-up with the patient's physician: frequent urination (especially at night), difficulty in starting to urinate, weak or interrupted flow while urinating, a burning sensation while urinating, difficulty in attaining an erection, pain during ejaculation, and blood in the urine or semen.
There are a variety of treatment options for PC that include prostatectomy, radiation therapy, hormone therapy, and chemotherapy to name a few. Due to the significant side effects that may arise as a result of treatment including, erectile dysfunction and urinary incontinence, the decision on treatment protocols must balance the goal of eliminating the cancer with the risks associates with lifestyle modifications as a result of treatment side effects.
For more information about prostate cancer visit our Prostate Cancer awareness page.
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Quick Poll
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Last Month's Poll Results
Which of the following first-time generic releases in 2008 has had/will have the largest impact on your pharmacy?
- 50.8% - Zyrtec® (cetirizine hydrochloride)
- 32.2% - Fosamax® (alendronate sodium)
- 3.0% - Xopenex® (levalbuterol hydrochloride)
- 3.4% - Requip® (ropinirole hydrochloride)
- 10.6% - Risperdal® (risperidone)
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| August Quick Poll |
Which of the following are you informing your patients about their new HFA inhaler that may be different from their old CFC inhaler?
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Industry Headlines » Where Do You Get Your News?
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This Month's Palm Pilot Goes To...
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Congratulations, KAREN ARLINGHAUS, who will receive a Palm Pilot courtesy of Pharmacy Choice. Remember, to be eligible for our monthly drawing, all you have to do is refer a friend to us, forward this newsletter, take one of our short surveys or take the new Needs Assessment Survey viewable when you login at RxSchool. Please login to participate in one of our career surveys.
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Coming Soon
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| New Live CE from RxSchool |
- Sept 4 - Polypharmacy: Medication Management in the Diabetes Patient
- Sept 7 - The Essentials of Pharmacy Malpractice
- Sept 11 - Ethics & Pharmacy, A Study of Ethical Principles as Applied to Pharmacy Practice
- Sept 17 - On the Verge of a Stroke
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| Disease State |
- Upcoming Disease State for October: Celiac Disease
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| Forward to a Friend |
Forward this newsletter to friend and you will be automatically entered in our monthly Palm Pilot drawing! |
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