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Pharmacy Choice Newsletter - October 2009

Thursday, October 1, 2009 Volume 10, Issue 10 Forward to a Friend INDUSTRY HEADLINES 10/04 - FDA Accepts for Filing Mylan's ANDA for Generic Copaxone(R) 09/29 - FDA Clears a Test for Ovarian Cancer 09/28 - Alzheimer's Foundation of America Applauds Inclusion of Cognitive Screening for Medicare Beneficiaries in Senate Finance Committee Health Reform... 09/28 - Students ask Harvard to help make generic drugs more globally available 09/24 - Cephalon Announces that FDA Grants Priority Review of its Supplemental New Drug Application for NUVIGIL... FDA RESOURCES Generic Drug Approvals Recalls Paragraph IV Patent Certifications News releases Upcoming Meetings Office of Generic Drugs FDA Drug Shortages OCTOBER QUICK POLL How has the September 26th rollback of AWP values from 1.25 to 1.20 times the WAC impacted your pharmacy? No real impact to reimbursement in my pharmacy. We have renegotiated contracts with PBMs to address this change. Reimbursement is now below the cost of the drug. Considering closing the pharmacy or decreasing labor hours as a result. Answers 2, 3, & 4 Can't fill out the poll? GO HERE HOT PHARMACY JOBS Pharmacy Supervisor Coram Specialty Infusion Services Crown Point, IN Pharmacy Manager-Gaithersburg, MD Millennium Pharmacy Systems Inc. Gaithersburg, MD Federal Government Pharmacist needed Rx Pro Health Fort Hood, TX This newsletter is sponsored by: NOVEMBER DISEASE FOCUS Diabetes Diabetes mellitus has been called "the epidemic of the new millennium". Diabetes is a disease that prevents the body from producing or utilizing the hormone insulin, which is essential in converting sugar and starches into energy that the body needs to function. Although the exact cause of diabetes has not been found, it is believed to be a combination of both genetic and environmental factors. Read More FEATURED ARTICLE The Evolution of an Epidemic: Type 2 Diabetes by Susan B. Sloane,B.S.,Rph.,C.D.E.,Nutritionist As we progress ever more deeply into the 21st century, a disease that has been lurking in the background is rapidly increasing in prevalence putting it at the forefront of health news. Type 2 diabetes affects over 17 million people in the United States, and it is estimated that nearly 60 million Americans . . . Read More SEPTEMBER'S POLL RESULTS How would you categorize your pharmacy's prescription volume in 2009? 15.9% - Increase in our daily prescription volume 10.9% - Increase in 90 day fill(RLS) 22.6% - Decrease in our daily prescription volume 15.1% - Decrease in our daily volume due to mandatory mail order requirements 35.2% - 1 & 2 MARKETPLACE SPONSOR Inmar is an industry leader in providing technology-driven reverse logistics and supply chain solutions for the healthcare industry. The returns management programs balance excellent execution and information intelligence to ensure that our clients achieve results for a positive return on their investment. Please visit us to find out more. iPOD NANO WINNER Congratulations, LAUREN LUMKIN-THOMAS, 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 Antidepressants: A Review of Basic and Clinical Pharmacology October 4 - 8:00 PM ET, 1.5 credit hours Anemia: A Precursor for Cardiovascular Disease October 6 - 8:00 PM ET, 1.0 credit hour The Essentials of Pharmacy Malpractice October 8 - 12:00 PM ET, 2.0 credit hours A Flu By Any Other Name: Seasonal vs. H1N1 Flu October 11 - 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 Preventing Fraud, Waste & Abuse ACPE UPN#: 296-206-07-002-H03 Credits: 1.00 hour Release Date: January 1, 2007 Expiration Date: January 1, 2010 Fee: $29.95 Audience: Pharmacists For more information, visit the Course Information Page The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Foundation is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) 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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