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Pharmacy Choice Newsletter - July 2009

Wednesday, July 1, 2009 Volume 10, Issue 7 Forward to a Friend INDUSTRY HEADLINES 6/30- FDA panel to vote on painkiller restrictions 6/30- CVS/pharmacy and MinuteClinic Receive Award of Excellence from National Influenza Vaccine Summit 6/28- Watson Files FDA Application for Generic Mucinex(R) D 6/25- FDA Approves Generic Prescription-Only Version of Plan B Emergency Contraceptive for Women Ages 17 and Under FDA RESOURCES Generic Drug Approvals Recalls Paragraph IV Patent Certifications News releases Upcoming Meetings Office of Generic Drugs FDA Drug Shortages JULY QUICK POLL For which of the following indications have you seen patients utilizing quinine sulfate prescriptions for in the last year? Nocturnal leg cramps Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) Malaria Answers 1 & 2 All of the above Can't fill out the poll? CLICK HERE HOT PHARMACY JOBS Pharmacy Manager Carilion Clinic Roanoke, VA Pharmacy Manager Publix Santa Rosa Beach, FL IV/Retail Dispensing for Diverse Provider Rx Pro Health Bakersfield, CA This newsletter is sponsored by: AUGUST DISEASE FOCUS Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Arthritis is a group of disorders that result in damage to the joints of the body. Children are susceptible to develop any of the form of arthritis that adults may suffer from later in life. However, juvenile arthritis is very different in the symptoms, diagnosis, onset, and duration that a patient may suffer from the disease. Juvenile Arthritis (JA) typically begins prior to the age of 16 and affects close to 300,000 children. Read More FEATURED ARTICLE The Pharmacists Role in Preventing Skin Cancer by Darrell Hulisz, RPh, PharmD In the United States, skin cancer is the most common form of malignancy, and is diagnosed in about 1 million Americans each year (Glanz, et al. 2008). There are various types of skin cancer, such as basal cell (BC) and squamous cell (SC) carcinoma. Malignant melanoma (MM) is a form of skin cancer that carries a much higher mortality rate than BC or SC. Read More JUNE'S POLL RESULTS I hear the following complaints and questions most often from mail order patients: 84.6% - My Rx has not arrived and I am out of medication. 2% - My refrigerated Rx arrived warm, is it still ok to use? 2% - The Rx I received is different than the prescription I mailed to them. 11.1% - The pill looks different, is it the right medication? MARKETPLACE SPONSOR Florastor® Product Line Florastor® is a clinically-tested, natural, yeast-based probiotic that aids in the growth of good microorganisms in the intestines, while destroying and removing pathogenic (bad or disease-causing) microorganisms to help maintain optimal intestinal health. Please visit us to find out more. iPOD NANO WINNER Congratulations, STANLEY SIGAL, 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 Drug-Induced Osteoporosis: Long-term Effects of Drugs on Bone Health July 7, 2009 - 8:00 PM ET, 1.0 credit hour Continuous Quality Improvement Programs For The Reduction Of Medication Errors July 19, 2009 - 8:00 PM ET, 2.0 credit hours Introduction to HIV and Antiretroviral Drugs July 20, 2009 - 12:00 PM ET, 2.0 credit hours The Essentials of Pharmacy Malpractice July 26, 2009 - 8:00 PM ET, 2.0 credit hours The live webinars listed above are brought to you by an unrestricted educational grant from: Featured distance Clinical Problem Solving Outside the Nursing Facility : What? No Resident Chart is Available? ACPE UPN#: 203-000-09-013-H04-P Credits: 1.0 hour Release Date: May 12, 2009 Expiration Date: May 8, 2012 Fee: $20.00 Audience: Pharmacists For more information, visit the Course Information Page ASCP is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. RxSchool 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. Please read our full disclaimer.

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