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October is National Pharmacist Month
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Pharmacy Choice would like to thank all of our Pharmacy Professionals for their hard work in improving patient care. To show our appreciation, please use the coupon below to receive $10.00 off any of our live continuing education programs in the month of October.
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Hello Member, in this month's issue:
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Sponsor - Zanaflex Capsules®
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The New and Improved RxCareerCenter!!!
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On Sunday October 12, 2008, the RxCareerCenter launched a complete make-over of our website. Take a few minutes to check out North America's largest pharmacy specific internet job board. We currently have over 7,500 pharmacy specific jobs posted on the site and over 65,000 registered users. The enhancements made to the site were designed to improve results for both job seekers and employers.
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Whether you are a candidate seeking your dream job
or an employer looking for that perfect candidate,
give yourself peace of mind and start using RxCareerCenter today!
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RxCareerCenter Hot Jobs
- Below are a few Hot Jobs that are attracting the most attention on RxCareerCenter.
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Staff Pharmacist
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Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc.
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Meridian, MS
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Fresh Ideas. Fresh Attitude. Fresh Thinking.
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Featured Distance CE » Conjunctivitis - When is Self Care Appropriate?
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The Featured CE this month is:
Conjunctivitis - When is Self Care Appropriate?
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This lesson supported by:
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ACPE UPN#:
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384-999-08-025-H01-P
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Expiration Date:
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September 30, 2011
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Credits:
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2.0
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Fee:
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FREE!
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Release Date:
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September 30, 2008
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Audience:
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The target audience for this program is pharmacists.
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Learning Objectives
At the completion of this program, the participant will be able to:
- Establish the epidemiology, prevalence and risk factors associated with mild acute conjunctivitis.
- State the factors that differentiate mild acute conjunctivitis from other potentially more serious ophthalmic conditions.
- Explain the meaning of bacterial resistance and identify the potential dangers to society.
- Identify non-prescription treatments and supportive care options.
- Discuss the role of the pharmacist in counseling patients with mild acute conjunctivitis.
For more information, visit the Course Information Page.
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ACPE Accreditation Information
STAT Educational Services is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
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Featured Article » Addressing the Diabetes Dilemma: New Perspectives on Old Challenges
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The dramatic increase in the number of Americans who are overweight or obese has driven a large increase in the incidence of diabetes. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) puts the number of new cases at 1 million per year. Moreover, the cost of diabetes has increased 32% since 2002, and expenditures on diabetes now run the country nearly as much as cancer, which cost $206.3 billion in 2006.
Read Entire Article
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Disease Focus
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October Disease Focus » Celiac Disease
October's disease focus, Celiac Disease, was featured in last month's newsletter. For more information about Celiac Disease visit our Celiac Disease awareness page.
November Disease Focus » Gastro Esophageal Reflux
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a chronic, but treatable condition that occurs as a result of stomach acid backing up into the esophagus and mouth. GERD currently affects approximately 19 million people in the US, and if left untreated, may lead to esophageal erosion.
Patients experiencing GERD will typically present with some, or all, of the following symptoms: heartburn, regurgitation, difficulty swallowing, asthma, non-cardiac related chest pain, and water brash. Symptoms may worsen by bending over or laying flat. Patients may see relief of symptoms by lifestyle modifications including: weight loss, smoking cessation, eating smaller meals, refraining from lying down for 3 hours after eating, and avoiding certain foods (chocolate, alcohol, caffeinated beverages, and highly acidic beverages). Patients that do not see a resolution of symptoms from dietary modification might have either an endoscopy, barium esophagram, or esophageal pH monitoring test to confirm or refute the diagnosis of GERD.
If a patient is unresponsive to dietary and lifestyle modifications, there are a variety of medication treatment options. Antacids are valuable in treating patients with mild symptoms and are available without a prescription. Mucosal protective agents, like sucralfate, are available by prescription and are used for moderate to severe GERD. Promotility agents, like metoclopromide are available by prescription and can be helpful in reducing stomach acid and subsequent reflux as a result of decreased stomach emptying time. Perhaps the most advertised and successful treatment option for GERD are the acid suppressing agents in the H2-receptor antagonists and proton pump inhibitor class that are available OTC and by prescription.
For more information about Gastro Esophageal Reflux visit our Gastro Esophageal Reflux awareness page.
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Quick Poll
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Last Month's Poll Results
What do you believe will be the result of the government's recommendation for children from the age of six months to 18 years be vaccinated for influenza in 2008?
- 35.8% - Fewer influenza cases in school aged population should lead to decreased influenza virus spread throughout all age categories.
- 13.2% - A national shortage of flu vaccine as a result of trying to vaccinate an additional 30 million people in this age category.
- 7.5% - New stronger strains of influenza as a result of this vaccination initiative
- 37.7% - All of the above
- 5.6% - None of the above
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| October Quick Poll |
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Which of the following best describes the impact of the recent economic downturn?
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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, ANNETTE LINDSAY, 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 |
- Nov 23 - Ethics and Pharmacy: A Study of Ethical Principles as Applied to Pharmacy Practice
- Nov 25 - Medication Safety in Pregnancy and Lactation
- Dec 10 - Anemia: A Precursor for Cardiovascular Disease
- Dec 15 - Medication Errors Part 1: Analyzing the Risks and Starting the Process
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| Disease State |
- Upcoming Disease State for December: Aplastic Anemia
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| Forward to a Friend |
Forward this newsletter to friend and you will be automatically entered in our monthly iPod nano drawing! |
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