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 The leading web portal for pharmacy resources, news, education and careers November 7, 2009
Pharmacy Choice - March 2009 Newsletter - November 7, 2009

Pharmacy Choice Newsletter - March 2009

Linking Pharmacy Professionals to the World Wide Web

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Volume 10, Issue 3

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Announcements 
Please come visit Pharmacy Choice at the upcoming APhA Annual Meeting & Exposition at booth #1523, April 3-6 in San Antonio, Texas.  For event details please visit:   www.aphameeting.org

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Disease Focus
March Disease Focus >> Sleep Disorders

For more information about Sleep Disorders visit our Sleep Disorders awareness page.


April Disease Focus >> Alcohol Dependence

In order to prepare your pharmacy for Alcohol Dependence month, which occurs during the month of April, it is important to understand the disease and the treatment options.  Alcohol dependence is a chronic disease characterized by repeated alcohol consumption, compulsive alcohol use, and the physiological dependence on alcohol.  It is estimated that almost one third of Americans consume a sufficient amount of alcohol to be considered a high risk for alcohol dependence

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RxCareerCenter Hot Jobs
RxCareerCenter Each month this newsletter will spotlight several hot jobs that are attracting the most attention on Rx Career Center.
Change your quality of life with LTC Omnicare   Spokane, WA Omnicare Logo
Four Ten-Hour DAY Shifts - off Sat, Sun, Wed
Pediatric Pharmacist at an Excellent Hospital
Rx Pro Health
Jacksonville, FL  
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Participation in investigational drug studies, teaching, and pharmacy representation on pediatric medical committees
Pharmacy Supervisor Kaiser Permanente National  Baltimore, MD  Kaiser
Employer-paid medical, dental and coverage for eligible dependents at no additional cost



RxSchool Live CE
Enroll now at www.rxschool.com for the latest online Continuing Education.  RxSchool offers online webinars at various times throughout the week to accommodate your schedule. We also offer a wide variety of topics to help you meet the Live CE licensing requirements for your state. Inexpensive, easy to access and excellent content all define the RxSchool Live experience. PCNL09
Course Name Date Time
A Primer on Nutritional Supplements March 9, 2009 12:00 PM ET
Understanding Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and its Treatment March 10, 2009 8:00 PM ET

Insomnia Treatment: Conventional and Novel Therapeutic Strategies

March 12, 2009 8:00 PM ET
Drug-Induced Osteoporosis: Long-term Effects of Drugs on Bone Health March 16, 2009 8:00 PM ET

ACPE RxSchool is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
The webinars listed above are brought to you by an unrestricted educational grant from: 
  RxPH_MASTER         

RxSchool offers many ACPE Accredited programs available to RxSchool users.
Go to our website to see the upcoming schedule of webinar courses on RxSchool.com


Featured Article >> Glucose Monitoring: A Case for Improved Outcomes  

Because diabetes is one of the most wide spread and problematic healthcare issues facing the world’s population today, it is essential for all pharmacists to remain absolutely up- to-date on the latest developments in the diagnosis and clinical management of this pervasive disease. We are once again focusing on this intransigent health care nemesis in order to underscore the importance of the mounting, global diabetes epidemic.
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Featured Distance CE >> Glucose Monitoring: A Case for Improved Outcomes  

The Featured CE this month is:
Glucose Monitoring: A Case for Improved Outcomes

This lesson is supported by:

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ACPE UPN#: 372-000-08-025-H01-P Expiration Date: January 30, 2012
Credits: 1.0  Fee: FREE!
Release Date: January 30, 2009 Audience: Pharmacists

Learning Objectives:

After completing this activity, participants will be able to do the following:
  1. Describe the importance of glucose monitoring.
  2. Identify analogies to help patients grasp the value of glucose monitoring.
  3. Describe examples of uses for glucose monitoring to improve care.
  4. Define what results mean in terms that a patient can understand.
  5. Describe the recommendations of ACE and ADA for A1c and blood glucose target ranges for non-pregnant adults with diabetes.
  6. Describe the advantages of auto-coded meters and alternate site testing.
  7. Describe monitoring frequency changes during insulin intensification.
  8. Identify therapy choices based on monitoring results. For more information, visit the Course Information Page.
ACPE ACPE Accreditation Information
RxSchool is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.




Quick Poll

Last Month's Poll Results
Which of the following recent generic releases will have the biggest impact to your pharmacy and customers?
  • 31% - Depakote ER ®
  • 14.3% - Keppra ®  
  • 26.8% - Lamictal ®  
  • 27.7% - Risperdal ®  
March Quick Poll
Do you plan to be vaccinated for the H1N1 Flu?

Yes
No




This Month's iPod nano Goes To...
Congratulations, BARBARA RICE, who will receive an iPod nano courtesy of Pharmacy Choice. Remember, to be eligible for our monthly drawing, all you have to do is refer a friend to us or forward this newsletter.



Coming Soon
      New Live CE from RxSchool
      • April 10 - Misuse and Abuse of Prescription Drugs: a Growing and Concerning Trend
      Upcoming Disease States:
      • Asthma and Allergies
      • Headaches

       

       

      Forward this newsletter to friend and you will be automatically entered in our monthly iPod nano drawing!




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