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ISSUE: December 2006


Arthritis Watch
ARTHRITIS WATCH
· Also available as a PDF File
Page: 77
Asthma Watch
ASTHMA WATCH
· Also available as a PDF File
Page: 80
Can You Read These Rxs?
can you READ these Rxs? Page: 128
Case Studies
case STUDIES
Lauren S. Schlesselman, PharmD
Page: 72
Cholesterol Watch
CHOLESTEROL WATCH
· Also available as a PDF File
Page: 78
Clinical Trials
Anti-impotence Cream Effectively Reduces ED
Susan Farley
Page: 22
Safety Data Show Pain Drug as a Safe Alternative
Susan Farley
Page: 22
New Asthma Combo Reduces Exacerbations
Susan Farley
Page: 22
Large Study Analyzes Link Between HRT, Hearing Loss
Susan Farley
Page: 22
Coagulation Counseling
SMOKING WEAKENS ANTICLOTTING EFFECT OF ASPIRIN
Anna D. Garrett, PharmD, BCPS, CPP
Page: 54
WARFARIN/ASPIRIN COMBINATION IN PAD INCREASES BLEEDING RISK
Anna D. Garrett, PharmD, BCPS, CPP
Page: 54
ASPIRIN UNDER STUDY FOR ANTICANCER EFFECTS
Anna D. Garrett, PharmD, BCPS, CPP
Page: 54
ASPIRIN AS EFFECTIVE AS ENOXAPARIN FOR PREVENTION OF RECURRENT MISCARRIAGE
Anna D. Garrett, PharmD, BCPS, CPP
Page: 54
ATRIAL FIBRILLATION GUIDELINES UPDATED
Anna D. Garrett, PharmD, BCPS, CPP
Page: 54
Compounding Hotline
compounding HOTLINE
Martin A. Erickson III, RPh
Page: 120
Continuing Education
A Review of Federal Legislation Affecting Pharmacy Practice
Virgil Van Dusen, RPh, JD & Alan R. Spies, RPh, MBA, JD, PhD
Page: 110
Diabetes Watch
DIABETES WATCH
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Page: 74
Drug Interactions
Does Cranberry Juice Increase the Response to Warfarin?
John R. Horn, PharmD, FCCP, and Philip D. Hansten, PharmD
Page: 88
Editor's Note
Providing Effective MTM
Fred M. Eckel, RPh, MS; Pharmacy Times Editor-in-Chief
Page: 12
Feature Focus
Volunteerism Is the Heart of RESPy Winner
Iris Rosendahl
Page: 106
The Role of the Pharmacist in Screening for CVD Risk
Yvette C. Terrie, BSPharm, RPh
Page: 107
Strategies and Tools for Promoting Medication Adherence
Ed Lamb
Page: 108
Generic Times Feature
Going Generic: Insiders Discuss Generic Drug Legislation
Carolyn Heinze
Page: 52
A Message from Kathleen Jaeger: Generics Help Seniors Avoid Medicare "Doughnut Hole"
Kathleen Jaeger, GPhA president and chief executive officer
Page: 56
Biogenerics and Drug Pricing: A Battle Royal
Abby Christopher
Page: 57
Generic Times News
generic times product news Page: 44
FDA OKs GENERIC METRONIDAZOLE GEL Page: 49
COURT RULES AGAINST APOTEX IN PATENT CASE Page: 49
FEDS PURCHASE MORE GENERIC MEDS TO FIGHT AIDS Page: 49
GPHA's JAEGER PAINTS BRIGHT PICTURE FOR GENERICS' FUTURE Page: 49
BUSINESSES SUPPORT GENERIC USE FOR EMPLOYEES Page: 50
FDA's FIRST GENERICS POLICY DRAWS PRAISE Page: 50
GENERIC LEADERS SPEAK OUT AGAINST IMPORTATION Page: 50
GENERICS SAVE PART D SENIORS UP TO 87% Page: 50
Generic Times Product Profiles
A closer look at new FDA actions
Jim Middleton, BS, RPh
Page: 46
Health Systems Pharmacy
Medication Reconciliation Is Key
Robert Dutcher, PharmD
Page: 64
Eight Tips for an Effective Root Cause Analysis
Guido R. Zanni, PhD
Page: 65
Health Systems Pharmacy Editor's Note
Managing Outcomes
James C. McAllister III, MS, FASHP; Pharmacy Times Editor, Health-Systems Pharmacy Section
Page: 62
Health Systems Pharmacy Product News
Health-systems Product News Page: 68
Hypertension Watch
HYPERTENSION WATCH
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Page: 81
Insomnia Watch
INSOMNIA WATCH
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Page: 79
Legal Focus
Role of Pharmacists in Compounding Upheld
Joseph L. Fink III, BSPharm, JD
Page: 102
Drug Diversion in Vermont
Cmdr John Burke
Page: 104
Medication Safety
Let's "Iron" Out the Problem
Michael J. Gaunt, PharmD
Page: 70
News Briefs
LICE FREE PROGRAM GETS UNDER WAY Page: 1
SENIORS WILL SAVE MORE MONEY ON PART D RXs IN 2007 Page: 1
REIMBURSEMENT CUTS FOR COMPOUNDED RXs DRAW OBJECTIONS Page: 1
MENINGITIS VACCINE SHORTAGE IS OVER Page: 1
CDC ADDS CERVICAL VACCINE TO VFC PROGRAM Page: 10
IMS LOOKS AT WORLDWIDE DRUG MARKET Page: 10
CCPA KEEPS MOMENTUM GOING Page: 10
HOTLINE HELPS PROFESSIONALS ASSIST PATIENTS WITH MEDICARE PART D Page: 2
SMALL PERCENTAGE OF MDs USE E-PRESCRIBING Page: 2
PANEL RECOMMENDS TAMOXIFEN WARNING Page: 2
LANDMARK STUDY PROVIDES HOPE FOR DEPRESSION Page: 2
ADVERSE DRUG EVENTS SPIKE ER ADMISSIONS, STUDY FINDS Page: 2
ccpa SPEAKS OUT: Coalition Pushes for Revised AMP Definition
Bruce T. Roberts, RPh
Page: 73
Share Your Pharmacy Pet Peeves Page: 85
DONATION HELPS FUND PHARMACY SCHOOL Page: 9
PHARMACIST-PATIENT COMMUNICATION RISES, BUT PERSONAL RELATIONS SUFFER Page: 9
PLAN B HITS PHARMACY SHELVES Page: 9
OTC Focus
otc PRODUCT news Page: 14
A Pharmacist's Guide to OTC Therapy: Blood Pressure Monitors
Yvette C. Terrie, BSPharm, RPh
Page: 17
A Pharmacist's Guide to OTC Therapy: Cholesterol Monitors
Yvette C. Terrie, BSPharm, RPh
Page: 18
Outlook Obesity
outlook: OBESITY epidemic
Susan Farley
Page: 60
Patient Counseling
LADA: Not Your Typical Type 2 Diabetes
Amy H. Brian, PharmD, CPP, CDE
Page: 100
Severe Chest Pain May Be Angina Pectoris
Yvette C. Terrie, BSPharm, RPh
Page: 92
The Heart of the Matter: Diabetes and CVD Risk
Yvette C. Terrie, BSPharm, RPh
Page: 96
Patient Education
Help for Chapped Lips
Yvette C. Terrie, BSPharm, RPh
· Also available as a PDF File
What You Need to Know About Cold Sores
Yvette C. Terrie, BSPharm, RPh
· Also available as a PDF File
Making Dry Eye Disappear
Edward Fisher, PhD, RPh, and Mohammad J. Tafreshi, PharmD, BCPS
· Also available as a PDF File
Pharmacist to Pharmacist
Help in the Management of Herpes Simplex Labialis
Yvette C. Terrie, BSPharm, RPh
· Also available as a PDF File
Analyzing the OTC Options for the Common Cold
Monica Holmberg, PharmD
· Also available as a PDF File
Optimizing Outcomes in the Pediatric Patient
Yvette C. Terrie, BSPharm, RPh
· Also available as a PDF File
Rx Focus
Adrenal Insufficiency: What Pharmacists Should Know
Dana A. Brown, PharmD
Page: 26
Advances in the Treatment of Psoriasis
Angel S. Pechie, PharmD, RPh; Jennifer L. Hull, PharmD, RPh; and Nancy E. F. Hayden, MA
Page: 30
rx RODUCT news Page: 34
An In-depth Discussion of Dyslipidemia
Guido R. Zanni, PhD, and Jeannette Yeznach Wick, RPh, MBA, FASCP
Page: 40
Rx Product News Profile
Berlex' Yaz
Caryn Domenici, RPh, and Alka Patel, RPh, PharmD
Page: 24
Endo Pharmaceuticals' Synera
Monica Holmberg, PharmD
Page: 25
Technology News
Pharmacy Eliminates Language Barrier Page: 86
New Hampshire Pushes for E-prescribing Page: 86
IVR and Workflow Advance Pharmacy Page: 86
Sunshine State Launches Digital Drug Pedigree Page: 86
Pharmacy Chain Offers Translation Services Page: 86
Technology Product News
pharmacy technology products Page: 90
Women's Health Watch
WOMEN'S HEALTH WATCH
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Page: 82
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