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of continuing education on a complimentary basis, through the
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Reports of counterfeit medications infiltrating
the distribution chain have become widespread
and undermine the confidence of patients in the
medications they are taking, their physician,
and pharmacist. It is estimated that five to eight
percent of drugs worldwide are counterfeit.
The program is supported by an educational grant
from Pfizer, Inc.
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New and Spotlighted Programs in the Pharmacist e-Link Library
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Medicare
Prescription Drug Coverage: Helping Patients With More Choices
and Better Benefits On December 8, 2003, President George W. Bush signed
into law the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement and
Modernization Act (MMA) of 2003. It creates a new Part D,
which establishes a prescription drug benefit for people
with Medicare. This continuing education program will delve
into key points related to implementation of this change
in Medicare coverage. This program is supported by an educational grant from
Informed Decisions.
Update
and Cases on Pharmacotherapy of Pain in Older Adults: Nonopioids
and Opioids & Adjuvants
Through literature searches, providers have determined a
need for addressing pharmacologic pain management therapy
in older adults. This activity was designed to provide an
overview and update about nonopioid and opioid/adjuvant
therapy. This program is supported by an educational grant from
Merck & Co., Inc.
Duty
To Dispense: Overcoming Uncertainty, Doubt and Fear
Often pharmacists can become confused with the professional
responsibility to ensure access to medications, especially
opioid analgesics; and the legal-regulatory duty to prevent
diversion of controlled substances. This program is supported by an educational grant from
Purdue Pharma, L.P.
Hormone
Therapy Appropriate Care: Helping Women Make Informed Choices
Because many caregivers and patients are unsure about the
indication, benefits, and risks associated with Hormone
Therapy, educating health care professionals about current
data and encouraging appropriate therapy is important for
women seeking relief of menopausal symptoms and improving
their overall quality-of-life. This program is supported by an educational grant from
Wyeth.
Educating
your Respiratory Patients on their Devices:
Pharmacists Can Make It Work
It is important that pharmacists understand their continuous
role in the appropriate delivery of inhaled medications
so that their patients have the best outcome from the use
of these medications. This program is supported by an educational grant from
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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