APhA supports proposed new drug paradigm in comments to FDA
May 19th, 2012
Potential to improve public health is an important opportunity for pharmacy.
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Potential to improve public health is an important opportunity for pharmacy.
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CMS references pharmacists in recent actions
May 18th, 2012
Expansion of medical staff concept for nonphysicians, funding for Pittsburgh care transition project among several actions taken by agency.
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Asthma continues to be major public health concern nationwide
May 17th, 2012
2010 CDC survey data show that about 29.1 million U.S. adults have been diagnosed with asthma in their lifetimes.
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NCPIE debuts acetaminophen safe use campaign
May 16th, 2012
Customized modules target teen influencers, college students, older adults, and caregivers.
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Ten tips for helping caregivers, Medicare patients
May 15th, 2012
Pharmacists can use Ask Medicare website.
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Connecticut pharmacy leader influences health reform process as member of insurance exchange advisory committee
May 14th, 2012
Group will define essential health benefits for state.
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More than 60% of patients misuse Rx drugs
May 13th, 2012
Quest Diagnostics study of lab tests reveals that most patients do not follow clinicians’ orders.
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Ask the Experts: Which pneumococcal vaccine should be used in adults?
May 12th, 2012
More clinical evidence is needed on the efficacy and cost effectiveness of PCV13 before ACIP will recommend widespread use in adults.
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ACIP to use GRADE approach to systematically assess vaccine evidence
May 11th, 2012
GRADE framework will allow committee to determine degree of confidence in estimating the effect of vaccination on health outcomes.
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Offering the Surgeon General possible solutions for nonadherence
May 10th, 2012
HHS requests information on prescription medication adherence in adults with chronic conditions.
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