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Thursday, February 4, 2010 Volume 11, Issue 2 Forward to a Friend INDUSTRY HEADLINES 02/14 - Monitoring of high-risk medications unchanged despite FDA warnings 02/09 - Two Combination Treatment Regimens Added to Updated NCCN Guidelines for Ovarian Cancer 02/04 - Advanced High Throughput Automated Immunoassay Fecal Occult Blood Test (FIT) System Receives FDA Clearance 02/04 - Methadone and Other Opioids Not Always Equivalent, Conversion Can Be Lethal FDA RESOURCES Generic Drug Approvals Recalls Paragraph IV Patent Certifications News releases Upcoming Meetings Office of Generic Drugs FDA Drug Shortages FEBRUARY QUICK POLL What impact do you think TV and magazine commercials have on patient requests for specific medications? Little or no impact Moderate impact Significant impact Can't fill out the poll? GO HERE HOT PHARMACY JOBS Pharmacy Interns- Flexible Hours Publix Cape Coral/Fort Myers, FL Pharmacy Manager Omnicare Corpus Christi, TX Director of Pharmacy needed in TN Rx Pro Health White County, TN This newsletter is sponsored by: FEBRUARY DISEASE FOCUS Cardiac Meds Update 2009 by Alan P. Agins, BS, MS, PhD President - PRN Associates, Ltd. - Continuing Medical Education February is American Heart Month. As everyone reading this article knows, heart disease is still the leading cause of death in the United States and is a major cause of disability. So, in 2010, as part of its strategic plan, the National Heart Blood and Lung Institute (NHLBI) will release its long awaited set of clinical guidelines for Cardiovascular Risk Reduction essentially directed at primary care providers to help adult patients reduce their risk for CVD. Read More FEATURED ARTICLE Haiti Relief: What You Can Do To Help? by Nadine Salmon, RN, BSN, Clinical Content Specialist, AMN Healthcare On January 12th, 2010, a 7.0 quake struck Haiti, causing widespread death and destruction. As relief efforts were underway, a powerful aftershock struck the already-traumatized country and sent terrified survivors and volunteers fleeing to the streets. Americans responded with compassion and zest. Personnel from the Department of Health and Human Services treated over 1800 patients. US troops landed in Haiti recently with food and supplies. Read More JANUARY'S POLL RESULTS What is your biggest challenge with e-prescribing? 11.3% - Do not use e-prescribing 14.7% - Wrong Drug 31.3% - Wrong directions 10.4% - Wrong pharmacy 32% - Incorrect patient information iPOD NANO WINNER Congratulations, JOANNA RAMOS, who will receive an iPod nano courtesy of Pharmacy Choice. To be eligible for our monthly drawing, forward this newsletter to a friend. CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR PHARMACISTS Enroll now at www.rxschool.com for the latest online Live and Enduring Continuing Education. Inexpensive, easy to access, and excellent content all define the RxSchool Live experience! Live On-line Webinars The Essentials of Pharmacy Malpractice February 9 - 12:00 PM ET, 2.0 credit hours Medication Safety in Pregnancy & Lactation February 11 - 8:00 PM ET, 1.0 credit hour 2009 in Review: New Drugs, Dosage Forms, Indications and Warnings February 17 - 8:00 PM ET, 2.0 credit hours Malpractice Case Studies in Pharmacy February 21 - 8:00 PM ET, 2.0 credit hours RxSchool is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. Featured distance Pharmacy Spanish ACPE UPN#: 014-999-08-056-H04-P,                         014-999-08-056-H04-T Credits: 12 hours (1.2 CEUs) Release Date: August 7, 2009 Expiration Date: September 1, 2011 Fee: $75.00 Audience: Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians For more information, visit the Course Information Page The University of Georgia College of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. ©2009 Pharmacy Choice (PC) - All rights reserved. 2601 Blake St Suite 400 | Denver, Colorado 80205 888-682-4415 To advertise with Pharmacy Choice contact Nick Fagan. Important Notice: The information contained in this newsletter is intended as an informational resource only. View our full disclaimer.

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