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Pharmacy Choice Newsletter - May 2009

Thursday, May 7, 2009 Volume 10, Issue 5 Forward to a Friend INDUSTRY HEADLINES 5/7- FDA OKs Mylan generic version of transplant drug 5/6- FDA Approves Vanda Pharmaceuticals' Fanapt(TM) for the Treatment of Schizophrenia 5/5- Novartis wins FDA approval for blood pressure combination therapy 5/1- Boehringer Ingelheim: Mirapex once-daily development on-track but commercial potential unclear FDA RESOURCES Generic Drug Approvals Recalls Paragraph IV Patent Certifications News releases Upcoming Meetings Office of Generic Drugs FDA Drug Shortages MAY QUICK POLL Do you believe that the World Health Organization's recent warning that the H1N1 flu may result in a worldwide pandemic is justified? Yes-awareness will result in increased precautions by the general population. No-this has created generalized panic and purchases of Tamiflu® that is not necessary. Can't fill out the poll? CLICK HERE HOT PHARMACY JOBS Full-Time Pharmacist - Bakersfield (Delano, CA) Kmart Delano, CA Assistant Director of Pharmacy Needed Rx Pro Health Jacksonville, FL Pharmacy Manager Pamida Norton , KS This newsletter is sponsored by: JUNE DISEASE FOCUS Headaches A headache is a generalized term describing an ache or pain that may occur in one or more areas of the head, face, mouth, or neck. Headaches are a very common occurrence and affect over 45 million Americans annually. According to the American Council for Headache Education, "What you should know about headache" . . . Read More FEATURED ARTICLE The Role of the Pharmacy Team in the Management of Hypertension The importance of blood pressure is evident as it is measured at every visit to a physician's office. Hypertension or high blood pressure is a common chronic condition affecting 1 out of every 3 American adults. Read More APRIL'S POLL RESULTS Will the recent ruling allowing TRICARE's 9 million patients to receive their prescriptions at retail pharmacies impact you? 69.8% - Yes 12% - No 18.1% - Unsure if patients will switch 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. CLICK HERE to find out more. iPOD NANO WINNER Congratulations, DIANE RIOS, 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 Aplastic Anemia: A Primer for the Practicing Pharmacist May 17, 2009 - 8:00 PM ET, 1.0 credit hours Medication Safety in Pregnancy & Lactation May 20, 2009 - 12:00 PM ET, 1.0 credit hours The Other Diabetes: Type 1 and Related Autoimmune Disorders May 26, 2009 - 12:00 PM ET, 1.0 credit hours Understanding Drug Addiction and its Treatment May 28, 2009 - 8:00 PM ET, 1.5 credit hours The live webinars listed above are brought to you by an unrestricted educational grant from: Featured distance The Role of the Pharmacy Team in the Management of Hypertension ACPE UPN#: 372-000-09-001-H01-P                         372-000-09-001-H01-T Credits: 1.25 Release Date: April 10, 2009 Expiration Date: April 10, 2012 Fee: FREE! Audience: Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians For more information, visit the Course Information Page This lesson is supported by: 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 Disclaimer: The information contained in this newsletter is intended as an educational aid only. All Treatments or procedures are intended to serve as an information resource for pharmacists, physicians or other competent healthcare professionals performing the consultation or evaluation of patients and must be interpreted in view of all attendant circumstances, indications and contraindications. The use of any of these products or information is at your sole risk. These products are provided "as is" and "as available" for use, without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. PC makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy, reliability, timeliness, usefulness or completeness of any of the information contained in the products. Additionally, PC makes no representation or warranties as to the opinions or other service or data you may access, download or use as a result of use of the PC products. All implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose or use are hereby excluded. PC does not assume any responsibility or risk for your use of the PC products or information.

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