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ISSUE: June 2006


Arthritis Watch
ARTHRITIS WATCH
· Also available as a PDF File
Page: 70
Asthma Watch
ASTHMA WATCH
· Also available as a PDF File
Page: 66
Can You Read These Rxs?
can you READ these Rxs? Page: 120
Case Studies
case STUDIES
Lauren S. Schlesselman, PharmD
Page: 102
Cholesterol Watch
CHOLESTEROL WATCH
· Also available as a PDF File
Page: 65
Clinical Trials
Entecavir Effective as Hepatitis B Treatment
Entecavir Effective as Hepatitis B Treatment
Page: 60
Nalmefene May Curb Gambling Impulse
Susan Farley
Page: 60
New Combination Acne Treatment Safe and Effective
Susan Farley
Page: 60
Antihypertensives Offer Hope for AD
Susan Farley
Page: 60
LNG/EE Use Safe on Endometrial Histology
Susan Farley
Page: 60
Compounding Hotline
Compounding for Prenatal Patients
Shannon W. Fields, BA, CPhT
Page: 98
Compounding HOTLINE
Martin A. Erickson III, RPh
Page: 99
Continuing Education
Sexual Dysfunction in Postmenopausal Women: A Focus on Evaluation and Treatment
Elena M. Umland, PharmD & Jill Smethurst, PharmD Candidate
Page: 105
Diabetes Watch
DIABETES WATCH
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Page: 62
Drug Interactions
Be on the Alert for Increasing Drug Interactions with Statins
John R. Horn, PharmD, FCCP, and Philip D. Hansten, PharmD
Page: 61
Editor's Note
Looking Up
Fred M. Eckel, RPh, MS; Pharmacy Times Editor-in-Chief
Page: 12
Feature Focus
RESPy AWARD Page: 100
Emergency Contraception: For the Morning After
Monica Holmberg, PharmD
Page: 86
On-line Health Care: Identifying Quality Information
Jeannette Yeznach Wick, RPh, MBA, FASCP, and Guido R. Zanni, PhD
Page: 89
Health Systems Pharmacy
Pharmacist Catch of the Month Page: 49
EMRs May Increase Efficiency
Yvette C. Terrie, BSPharm, RPh
Page: 50
Good Hand Hygiene Includes More Than Hands
Guido R. Zanni, PhD
Page: 52
The Beers Criteria: Red Flags for Elders
Jeannette Yeznach Wick, RPh, MBA, FASCP
Page: 56
Health Systems Pharmacy Editor's Note
Making Tough Choices
James C. McAllister III, MS, FASHP; Pharmacy Times Editor, Health-Systems Pharmacy Section
Page: 46
Health Systems Pharmacy Product News
Health-Systems Product News Page: 58
Hypertension Watch
HYPERTENSION WATCH
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Page: 71
Insomnia Watch
INSOMNIA WATCH
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Page: 72
Legal Focus
Prescription Monitoring Programs
Cmdr John Burke
Page: 94
Patients Sue the US Government to Allow Drugs from Canada
Joseph L. Fink III, BSPharm, JD
Page: 96
Medication Safety
FMEA Can Help Prevent Errors
Kate Kelly, PharmD
Page: 92
Mental Health Watch
R&D FUTURE NOT SO BLEAK Page: 1
REPORT FINDS PART D EXPLANATIONS CONFUSING Page: 2
News Briefs
MERCK RELEASES UPDATED REFERENCE BOOK Page: 1
ON-LINE RESOURCE FOR MOVEMENT DISORDER PATIENTS Page: 1
OFF-LABEL Rx DRUG USE EXAMINED Page: 1
REPORT OUTLINES BIRD FLU RESPONSE PLAN Page: 10
HEALTH PROFESSIONALS HAVE TROUBLEIDENTIFYING PILLS Page: 10
PHYSICIANS OPPOSE COLLECTING PRESCRIBING DATA Page: 10
IN-STORE CLINICS OFFER PATIENT CONVENIENCE Page: 2
CONGRESS EYES MEDICARE PART D PAYMENT REFORMS Page: 2
FDA PANEL OKs CERVICAL CANCER VACCINE Page: 2
INDEPENDENT PHARMACIES WARM UP TO GENERICS Page: 34
WSJ STUDIES PBMs'MAIL-ORDER BUSINESS FOR GENERICS Page: 34
GENERIC ACNE DRUG HALTED BY COURT Page: 34
ROCHE SIGNS DEAL FOR GENERIC TAMIFLU FOR AFRICA Page: 34
generictimes productprofiles: Brimonidine Ophthalmic Solution 0.2%
Jim Middleton, BS, RPh
Page: 36
generictimes productprofiles: Terazosin and Doxazosin for BPH
Jim Middleton, BS, RPh
Page: 36
A Message from Kathleen Jaeger: FDA Needs to Support Generic Biologics
Kathleen Jaeger, GPhA president and chief executive officer
Page: 40
LONG-TERM WARFARIN USE MAY INCREASE RISK OF FRACTURES IN MEN
Anna D. Garrett, PharmD, BCPS, CPP
Page: 44
INFECTIONS MAY INCREASE RISK OF TEs
INFECTIONS MAY INCREASE RISK OF TEs
Page: 44
FLYING IS RISKIER IN PATIENTS WITH FVL AND/OR OC USE
Anna D. Garrett, PharmD, BCPS, CPP
Page: 44
DRUG COMBO COULD HARM PATIENTS WITHOUT CLINICALLY EVIDENT CVD
Anna D. Garrett, PharmD, BCPS, CPP
Page: 44
INDEPENDENT PHARMACY POSTS MARKET GAINS Page: 9
GUIDELINES TO AVOID FAKE TAMIFLU NOW AVAILABLE Page: 9
NEW WEST VIRGINIA MEDICAID RULES PROMOTE Rx COMPLIANCE Page: 9
OTC Focus
A Pharmacist's Guide to OTC Therapy: Antidiarrheal Products
A Pharmacist's Guide to OTC Therapy: Antidiarrheal Products
Page: 14
A Pharmacist's Guide to OTC Therapy: Sunburn Treatments
A Pharmacist's Guide to OTC Therapy: Sunburn Treatments
Page: 16
A Pharmacist's Guide to OTC Therapy: Vaginal Antifungal Products
A Pharmacist's Guide to OTC Therapy: Vaginal Antifungal Products
Page: 17
OTC Product News Page: 20
Outlook Obesity
Study Suggests Increased Weight, Increased Migraines
Study Suggests Increased Weight, Increased Migraines
Page: 24
Smarter Beverage Choices Make Big Difference
Susan Farley
Page: 24
Depression-Asthma-Obesity Link?
Susan Farley
Page: 24
Obesity Increases Pain Sensitivity?
Susan Farley
Page: 24
Bottle-feeding, Weight Gain—Myth?
Susan Farley
Page: 24
Patient Counseling
Coping with Infertility
Yvette C. Terrie, BSPharm, RPh
Page: 80
New Option: Inhaled Insulin
Anna D. Garrett, PharmD, BCPS, CPP
Page: 82
Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women
Anna Leyzerenok, PharmD, and David Q. Pham, PharmD, BCPS
Page: 84
Patient Education
Questions and Answers: Oral Contraceptives
Yvette C. Terrie, BSPharm, RPh
· Also available as a PDF File
Pharmacist to Pharmacist
Healthy Skin: How Pharmacists Can Help
Yvette C. Terrie, BSPharm, RPh
· Also available as a PDF File
Importance of Fiber in Maintaining Health
Danial E. Baker, PharmD, FASHP, FASCP
· Also available as a PDF File
Rx Focus
Overactive Bladder: Putting the Patient in Control
Jeannette Yeznach Wick, RPh, MBA, FASCP, and Guido R. Zanni, PhD
Page: 25
Rx Product News Page: 28
Rx Product News Profile
Roche Laboratories and GlaxoSmithKline's Boniva (ibandronate sodium)
Carolyn Soo, PharmD, and Nolan Cook
Page: 30
Procter & Gamble Pharmaceuticals' and Aventis Pharmaceuticals' Actonel with Calcium (risedronate sodium with calcium carbonate tablets, USP)
Monica Holmberg, PharmD
Page: 33
Technology News
Brailer Resigns from Post Page: 78
Partnership Delivers Customized Care Services Page: 78
California Hospital Chooses Lexi-Comp's System Page: 78
Pharmacy Groups Standardize Rx Claim Messages Page: 78
Technology Product News
Pharmacy TECHNOLOGY Products Page: 76
Women's Health Watch
WOMEN'S HEALTH WATCH
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Page: 68-69
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