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Pharmacy Choice Newsletter - March 2011

March 3, 2011 | Volume 13 | Issue 3 | Forward to a Friend This newsletter is sponsored by: Industry Headlines 03/01- PCMA: Mississippi's 'Secret Prescription Drug Tax' will Raise Costs 02/28- Mylan Receives Approval for Generic Version of Neurontin Capsules 02/23- Hi-Tech receives final FDA approval for gabapentin oral solution 02/22- America's 50 Best Hospitals Identified by HealthGrades FDA Resources Generic Drug Approvals Recalls Paragraph IV Patent Certifications News Releases Upcoming Meetings Office of Generic Drugs FDA Drug Shortages Quick Poll The goals for medical nutrition therapy for diabetes are: Control blood glucose levels Maintain or achieve a healthy weight Provide a variety of food choices All of the above Can't fill out the poll? GO HERE Hot Pharmacy Jobs Pharmacy Manager St. Vincent's Health System Jacksonville, FL Assistant Pharmacy Manager - Bilingual English and Spanish speaking skills preferred Publix Tampa, FL Pediatric Pharmacist Rx Pro Health Orange County, CA Congratulations Norval Goe! You are this months winner of the Amazon Kindle giveaway! Forward the Pharmacy Choice Newsletter to a Friend and be entered in a monthly drawing to win an Amazon Kindle. Rules and Regulations Disease Focus Medical Nutrition Therapy and Diabetes by JoAnne Conrad, M.S., L.D According to the National Diabetes Fact Sheet released in January 2011, 25.8 million children and adults in the United States – 8.3 percent of the population – have diabetes. Read More Featured Article The Missing Link by Steve Freed, RPh, CDE Yogi Berra said, "When you come to a fork in the road, TAKE IT!" That is exactly where the profession of retail pharmacy is: continue to do what you do and dispense prescriptions, or step out of your comfort zone and manage the care of the patients along with their physicians. Read More Last Month's Poll In the United States, there is a coronary related death approximately every: Thirty seconds - 58.9% One minute - 23.9% Five minutes - 12.4% Ten minutes - 4.6% 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 Law! Pharmacy Informatics, Meaningful Use and the Law Tuesday, March 8, 2011 - 8:00 PM ET, 2.0 credit hours New! Drug Addiction: Underlying Factors and Treatment Options Thursday, March 10, 2011 - 9:00 PM ET, 2.0 credit hours New! Hypertension: On the Cusp of JNC 8 Guidelines Sunday, March 13, 2011 - 8:00 PM ET, 2.0 credit hours Methicillin-Resistant Staph Aureus (MRSA) Tuesday, March 15, 2011 - 8:00 PM ET, 1.0 credit hour RxSchool is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. Featured distance Fundamentals of Workplace Safety and Quality Care Standards ACPE UPN#: 0372-0000-10-027-H05-P, 0372-0000-10-027-H05-T Credits: 2 hours (0.2 CEUs) Release Date: December 30, 2010 Expiration Date: December 30, 2010 Fee: $20.00 Audience: Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians For more information, visit the Course Information Page ©2009 Pharmacy Choice (PC) - All rights reserved. 425 S. Cherry St. Suite 200 | Denver, Colorado 80246 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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